DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 487(A): GRAND THEFT, CVC 10851(A): GRAND THEFT AUTO, HS 11370.1: POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WHILE ARMED, HS 11358: CULTIVATION OF MARIJUANA
LOCATION: 23700 Block of Horizon Street, Apple Valley
SUSPECT: Christopher Michael Miera, 34 years-old, resident of Hesperia
Gustavo Castro Jr., 36 years-old, resident of Colton
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., deputies responded to a theft call in the 23700 block of Horizon Street in Apple Valley. According to the victim, unknown suspect(s) stole two vehicles, and two shipping containers filled with miscellaneous items, from his property. The total value of the property stolen was estimated at approximately $9,300.00.
On May 10, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., the suspect(s) returned to the location and stole a Bobcat excavator from the property. Through the investigation, the Bobcat was located at a residence in the 10600 block of Balsa Street in Apple Valley.
A search warrant for the residence was authored by Detective C. Dekeyrel. On May 11, 2023, Detectives and deputies served the warrant at the residence on Balsa Street. All the victim’s stolen property was recovered during the search warrant. Deputies also located 17 firearms, many configured as illegal assault weapons, ammunition, magazines, approximately 45 pounds of processed marijuana, and marijuana plants waiting to be cultivated.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective C. Dekeyrel, at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station 760-552-6800. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. (760) 552-6845
Case No. 07230627
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
