DATE: May 9, 2023 / 8:51 p.m.
INCIDENT: Possession for Sales of a Controlled Substance, Transportation for Sales of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance while Armed
LOCATION: Bear Valley Road and Kiowa Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT: Cristian Avila, 30-year-old, resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY: On May 9, 2023, at about 8:51 p.m., deputies with the Hesperia Gang Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop on a gray Toyota Camry in the area of Bear Valley Road and Kiowa Road in the town of Apple Valley for multiple California Vehicle Code violations. During a search of the vehicle, the driver, identified as Cristian Avila, was found to be in possession of two firearms along with approximately 200 suspected fentanyl pills.
During a search of Avila’s residence, deputies found an additional pound of suspected narcotics to include heroin and methamphetamine, along with ammunition.
Avila was subsequently arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center for HS 11351- Possession for Sales of a Controlled Substance, HS 11352- Transportation for Sales of a Controlled Substance and HS 11370.1- Possession of a Controlled Substance while Armed.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Hesperia Police Department at (760) 947-1500 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: Deputy G. Geerlings
Station: Hesperia Police Department
Phone No. (760) 947-1500
Case No. 192303021
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
