DATE/TIME: February 14, 2024, at approximately 10:42 a.m.
INCIDENT: Felon in Possession of Firearms, Narcotic Possession, Drug Manufacturing
LOCATION: 60000 Block of Post Road, Joshua Tree
SUSPECT(S): William Robertson, 67-year-old male resident of Joshua Tree.
George Gladden, 50-year-old male resident of Joshua Tree.
VICTIM(S): State of California, Additional Victims to be Identified
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at approximately 10:42 a.m., the Morongo Basin Station Multi-Enforcement Team investigated suspected sales of narcotics in the 60000 Block of Post Road in Joshua Tree. Deputies served the search warrant along with members of the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Detective Bureau and the Specialized Enforcement Division. As a result of this ongoing investigation and search warrant, investigators confiscated 58 firearms, ammunition, approximately 2 pounds of methamphetamine, a clandestine drug lab, explosive devices, and proceeds from illicit narcotic sales. The Sheriff’s Narcotics Division and Bomb and Arson Detail responded to safely remove the clandestine drug lab and explosives.
William Robertson and George Gladden were arrested for Felon in Possession of Firearms, Possession of Narcotics for Sale, and Drug Manufacturing. Both suspects were booked into the Morongo Basin Jail and their bail was set at $700,000.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact Deputy Brent Miller at San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Morongo Basin Station at (760) 366-4175. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip at 1-888-78-CRIME or leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy Brent Miller
Station: Morongo Basin Station
Phone No. 760-366-4175
Case No. 092400252
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
