DATE/TIME: June 7, 2023, 11:45 a.m.
INCIDENT: Violation of Post Release Community Supervision, Warrant Arrest
LOCATION: 8400 Block of Artesia Blvd, Bellflower
SUSPECT(S): Kelly Roark, 50 Year-Old Resident of Sugarloaf
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On June 7, 2023, investigators with the Big Bear Sheriff’s Multiple Enforcement Team (MET) concluded an investigation into the sales of fentanyl in the Big Bear area.
During the investigation, it was determined Kelly Roark was selling fentanyl to residents of the Big Bear area, from motels in both Orange and Los Angeles counties. Roark also had an active felony warrant for his arrest, which was issued in August of 2020, for violation of his San Bernardino County Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS).
On June 7, 2023, investigators with the Big Bear Multiple Enforcement Team conducted surveillance at a motel in the 8400 block of Artesia Boulevard, in the city of Bellflower. Roark was observed leaving a motel room and was taken into custody without incident. Investigators located evidence related to fentanyl sales in Roark’s motel room. Roark was also found to have a handcuff key concealed on his person.
Roark was transported back to San Bernardino County and booked into the West Valley Detention Center, where he is currently being held without bail.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Big Bear Sheriff Station at (909) 866-0100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or you may leave information on the website at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy A. Ramirez, Big Bear Multiple Enforcement Team (MET)
Station: Big Bear Station
Phone No. (909) 866-0100
Case No. 162300394
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
