DATE/TIME: June 10, 2023 / 9:20 p.m.
INCIDENT: Possession of Known Stolen Property and Prohibited to Own or Possess Ammunition.
LOCATION: Main Street and I Avenue, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Juan Cruz Leon, 31-year-old, resident of Adelanto
SUMMARY: On Saturday, June 10, 2023, at about 9:20 p.m., deputies with the Hesperia Police Department conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Main Street and I Avenue in the city of Hesperia. During the stop, deputies observed suspected stolen property inside of the vehicle. A search was conducted of the vehicle and deputies located a battery powered cutting tool, two saw blades, a catalytic converter that appeared to have been recently cut from a vehicle, and ammunition.
The driver, identified as Juan Cruz Leon, was found to be a convicted felon out of San Bernardino County. Cruz Leon was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center for PC 30305(A)(1) -Prohibited to Own or Possess Ammunition and PC 496(A)- Possession of Known Stolen Property.
It is unlawful for any person, other than a Core Recycler as defined in California Business and Professions Code 21610, to possess any catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle unless the person has valid proof of ownership of the catalytic converter.
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 Morales
Station: Hesperia Police Department
Phone No. (760) 947-1500
Case No. 192303752
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
