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SBSD - Morongo Basin Sheriff's Department
Thursday August 15th, 2024 :: 08:52 a.m. PDT

Advisory

Morongo Man, Out of Custody on Bail, Arrested for Possession of Firearm and Narcotics

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 / 7:40 A.M.

INCIDENT: PC 29800(a)(1); Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm 

LOCATION: 49000 Block of Visnaga Avenue, Morongo Valley, CA

SUSPECT(S): Dawn Carter, 51-year-old male resident of Morongo Valley
Lisa Hoffman, 69-year-old female resident of Morongo Valley

VICTIM(S): State of California


SUMMARY: On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station served a search warrant at the 49000 block of Visnaga Avenue, in the unincorporated area of Morongo Valley. During the search warrant, Dawn Carter was found to be out of custody on bail and in possession of approximately nine grams of fentanyl, nine grams of methamphetamine, and a semi-automatic handgun. Lisa Hoffman was found to be in possession of approximately one ounce of methamphetamine and packaging materials. 

Carter was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm and booked at the West Valley Detention Center. His case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review and consideration of additional charges, to include PC 12022.1; Commission of a Felony While on Bail. Lisa Hoffman was released at the scene and her case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact detectives at the Morongo Basin Station at (760) 366-4175. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com

 
Refer: Deputy B. Miller

Station: Morongo Basin Station 

Phone No. (760) 366-4175

Case No. 092401376

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

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SBSD - Morongo Basin Sheriff's Department
63665 Twentynine Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

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