DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 23, 2026, 2:08 a.m.
INCIDENT: Vehicle Check Leads to the Recovery of Loaded Firearm
LOCATION: 14000 block Rodeo Drive, Victorville, CA 92392
SUSPECT(S): 15-year-old juvenile
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Sunday, August 23, 2026, at approximately 2:08 a.m., deputies conducted a proactive vehicle check on a 2023 Kia in the 14000 block of Rodeo Drive. Upon contact, deputies observed several juveniles inside the vehicle.
During the investigation, deputies located a loaded firearm inside the vehicle. The firearm was identified as a Glock 21 featuring an illegally manufactured unserialized lower receiver ("ghost gun") and an extended magazine.
A 15-year-old juvenile was arrested for violation of California Penal Code § 29180 (Possession of an Unserialized Firearm) and Penal Code § 32310 (Possession of a Large-Capacity Magazine). The juvenile was subsequently booked into the High Desert Juvenile Detention Center.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Victorville Police Station at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff's Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at (844) 909-3006 or submit a tip online at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
Refer: Deputy Arana / Deputy Gonzalez
Station: Victorville Station
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
Case No. 172611108
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
