DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 1, 2026, at 8:15 p.m.
INCIDENT: Victorville City Gang Impact Team Recovers Assault Rifle During Search Warrant
LOCATION: 16300 block of Larch Street, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Froilan Ramirez, 43-years-old, Resident of Hesperia
Jacob Ramirez, 21-years-old, Resident of Hesperia
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, September 1, 2026, deputies assigned to Victorville Station’s Gang Impact Team (VCGIT) conducted an investigation related to the possession of illegal firearm magazines. The investigation led to the service of a search warrant at a residence in the 16300 block of Larch Street in Hesperia.
At approximately 8:15 p.m., with the assistance of deputies from the Hesperia Station, VCGIT safely served the search warrant. During the search, deputies recovered a 7.62-caliber Mini Draco pistol equipped with a large-capacity 30-round magazine. Based on its configuration, the firearm met the definition of an assault weapon under California law. Deputies also recovered an AR-15-style rifle that met the definition of an assault weapon under California law.
Through further investigation, deputies identified 43-year-old Froilan Ramirez, a resident of Hesperia, as the person in possession of the Mini Draco pistol. Froilan was later arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center for violations of Penal Code section 33215, Possession of a Short-Barreled Rifle, and Penal Code section 30505(a), Possession of an Assault Weapon.
The case will be forwarded to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office for review and consideration of additional charges related to Jacob Ramirez, who was identified as the owner of the AR-15-style rifle.
The Victorville City Gang Impact Team remains committed to proactively identifying and removing illegal firearms from our communities before they are used in acts of violence. Through targeted investigations, VCGIT continues to focus on reducing gun violence and enhancing public safety throughout the High Desert.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact the Victorville Station at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff's Dispatch at (760)956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call or text ''Report'' to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
Refer: Sergeant M. Young
Station: Victorville Station / Victorville City Gang Impact Team
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
Case No. 172611573
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
