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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 :: 12:45 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Convicted Felon Arrested for Threatening to Kill Ex-Girlfriend Found to be in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

DATE/TIME: Monday, July 1, 2024, at 4:44 p.m.

INCIDENT: PC 422: CRIMINAL THREATS
                   PC 29800(A)(1): FELON IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARM
                   PC 30305(A)(1): FELON IN POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION

LOCATION: 12600 Block of Autumn Leaves Ave., Spring Valley Lake

SUSPECT: Donte Sanders, 38 years-old, resident of Spring Valley Lake


SUMMARY: On Monday, July 1, 2024, deputies responded to a 911 call at a residence in the 12600 block of Autumn Leaves Avenue in Spring Valley Lake. The suspect, Donte Sanders, allegedly threatened to kill his live-in girlfriend. During the investigation, deputies were able to obtain enough information to substantiate a crime had occurred. 

A search warrant was authored for the residence. During a search of the residence, deputies found 960 rounds of ammunition, and 7 firearms, including a short barrel automatic rifle and several stolen handguns. 

Donte Sanders, who is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition, was arrested for terrorist threats, felon in possession of a firearm, and felon in possession of ammunition. He was booked into the High Desert Detention Center. 

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy W. Fifita, 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. 072402381

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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Adelanto, CA 92301

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