Operation Consequences: Investigation Leads to Arrest of Sex Offender for Weapons Charges and Violation of Terms
DATE: July 16, 2024
INCIDENT: Targeted Crime Suppression-Operation Consequences
LOCATION(S): 17900 Block of Quantico Road, Apple Valley
7900 Block of Gaylop Avenue, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Brian Bolik, 38-year-old resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY: Between April 2 and June 27, 2024, investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Gangs/Narcotics Division investigated Brian Bolik. Bolik, a tier-three sex registrant, is required to register as a sex offender for life. Bolik was suspected of multiple violations of his sex registrant terms and was believed to be manufacturing illegal firearms.
During the investigation, detectives served search warrants in Apple Valley and Hesperia. Illegal firearms, including an AR-10, an AR-15, and two semi-automatic handguns were seized. In addition to the weapons violations, Bolik was found to be in violation of sex registrant terms and determined to frequent schools in San Bernardino and Los Angeles County for work.
On June 24, 2024, Bolik was remanded into custody and booked at the High Desert Detention Center, for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Manufacturing an Assault Weapon, Felon in Possession of Ammunition, and a violation of his Sex Registrant terms, where he remains without bail.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors authorized funds for county-wide crime suppression. The intent is to provide additional funding to the Sheriff’s Department, allowing for increased law enforcement services related to quality-of-life issues affecting the communities in our county.
Operation Consequences will focus on conducting targeted crime suppression operations in the High Desert and the Sheriff’s jurisdiction surrounding the city of San Bernardino. The operation will include personnel from the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division, Specialized Enforcement Division, patrol stations, California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Probation, United States Marshals Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force, and Department of Homeland Security Investigations. Operation Consequences will take place over the next several months to curb violent crime, disrupt and dismantle targeted criminal street gangs, and locate and arrest criminals who are illegally possessing, manufacturing, and trafficking firearms.
Refer: Public Affairs Division
Station: Gangs/Narcotics Division
Phone No. (909) 387-3700
Case No. 662400227
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700