Man Fires Gun into the Air in Residential Neighborhood
DATE/TIME: December 26, 2022 / 9:51 a.m.
INCIDENT: Negligent Discharge of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance While Armed, Possessing a Large Capacity Magazine
LOCATION: 17000 block of Torino Drive, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Jonathan Boraks, 40-Year-Old Male Resident of Victorville
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Monday, December 26, 2022, at approximately 9:51 a.m. deputies from the Victorville Police Department were dispatched to a man with a gun. The suspect later identified as Jonathan Boraks was outside his residence in the 17000 block of Torino Drive in Victorville, when he fired one shot into the air before going back inside.
Upon arrival, deputies set a perimeter outside of the residence and made announcements for all occupants to exit. Multiple occupants including Boraks exited and were detained. A search of the residence resulted in the seizure of one shotgun, five handguns, a 31-round large capacity magazine, a 50-round large capacity magazine drum, and cocaine.
Deputies booked Boraks into custody for negligent discharge of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance while armed, and possessing a large capacity magazine. Boraks bailed out of custody the following morning.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Tricia Blake, Media Relations
Station: Victorville Police Department
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
Case No. 172215357
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victorville Police Department
14200 Amargosa Rd
Victorville, CA 92392
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700