DATE/TIME: Monday, January 29, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 273A(A) - Child Endangerment and PC 30305(A)(1) - Felon in Possession of Unlawful Ammunition
LOCATION: 800 Block of Fourth Street, Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): Tory Gonzales, 39-years-old, Male Resident of Needles, CA
VICTIM(S): CONFIDENTIAL
SUMMARY: On Monday, January 29, 2024, at approximately 4:00 p.m., deputies contacted Tory Gonzales and his two minor children at their residence near the 800 block of Fourth Street, during a search warrant.
During the service of the search warrant, various dangerous drug paraphernalia, including hypodermic needles and drug residue, was located throughout the house, all accessible to the minor children living in the residence. In addition, unlawful ammunition was located inside of the residence. Gonzales is a felon and is prohibited from possessing ammunition.
The house was found to be extremely untidy and unkempt, considered to be unsuitable for children. Gonzales was arrested and the two minor children were released to a responsible party.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective J. Gregory of the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department at (760) 326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
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Refer: Detective J. Gregory
Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760)326-9200
Case No. 212400091
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
