DATE/TIME: Monday, July 17, 2023, at 5:41pm
INCIDENT: PC 496D(a): POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE
HS 11351: POSSESSION OF NARCOTICS FOR SALES
PC 30305(a)(1): FELON IN POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION
HS 11550(e): UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF NARCOTICS WHILE ARMED
LOCATION: 36500 Richard Street, Lucerne Valley
SUSPECT: Ervin Burton, 63-years-old, resident of Burbank
Demetrice Stroman, 32-years-old, resident of Lucerne Valley
Donna Fowler, 50-years-old, resident of Lucerne Valley
Wesley Burrows, 41-years-old, resident of Lucerne Valley
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, July 13, 2023, a white trailer was stolen from the 35300 block of Highway 18 in Lucerne Valley. Deputies completed a grand theft auto report and started an investigation to locate the stolen trailer.
On Monday, July 17, 2023, the trailer was located at a residence in the 36500 block of Richard Street in Lucerne Valley. Deputy J. Delano authored a search warrant for the residence.
During execution of the search warrant, additional stolen vehicles and trailers were located along with firearms, ammunition, heroin, and packaging consistent with the sales of narcotics.
Ervin Burton, Demetrice Stroman, Donna Fowler, and Wesley Burrows were arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle. Wesley Burrows, who is a convicted felon, was also charged with felon in possession of ammunition and possession of narcotics for sales. Demetrice Stroman was also charged with being under the influence of narcotics while armed. All suspects were booked at High Desert Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy J. Delano, 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. 242302468
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
