DATE/TIME: February 1, 2023 / 10:41 p.m.
INCIDENT: Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Carrying a Concealed Weapon in a Public Place, Large-Capacity Magazine
LOCATION: 14000 Block of Seventh Street, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Matthew Ponce, 21-year-old Male Resident of Victorville
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at approximately 10:41 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Police Department were dispatched to the 14000 block of Seventh Street in Victorville for subjects fighting in the area.
While checking the area, Deputy DeDios checked a local business and observed a patron, Matthew Ponce, carrying a firearm in his waistband. DeDios detained Ponce and discovered the firearm was a Polymer 80 (ghost gun). Ponce was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon, carrying a concealed weapon in a public place, and a large-capacity magazine. Ponce was booked into custody and has since posted bail.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy DeDios with 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 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. 172301469
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
