DATE/TIME: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 6:50 p.m.
INCIDENT: Victorville City Gang Impact Team Investigation Leads to the Recovery of a Firearm Possessed by a Felon
LOCATION: 21400 block of Nisqually Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): Raymond Cuevas, 20-years-old, Resident of Apple Valley
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, deputies assigned to the Victorville City Gang Impact Team (VCGIT) conducted an investigation into the illegal possession of firearms by 20-year-old Raymond Cuevas, a resident of Apple Valley. The investigation ultimately led to the service of a search warrant at a residence in Apple Valley.
During the search warrant service, Cuevas attempted to evade deputies by fleeing on foot but was quickly apprehended. A subsequent search of the residence resulted in the recovery of a loaded .45-caliber Glock 21 handgun and a large-capacity magazine. Investigators also determined Cuevas was a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Cuevas was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center for violations of Penal Code section 29800(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Penal Code section 30305(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of Ammunition, Penal Code section 32310(a) – Possession of a Large-Capacity Magazine, and Penal Code section 148(a)(1) – Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing a Peace Officer.
The Victorville City Gang Impact Team remains committed to proactively identifying individuals who illegally possess firearms and removing dangerous weapons from our communities. Through continued investigative efforts and targeted enforcement, VCGIT works to prevent gun violence, enhance public safety, and hold offenders accountable.
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. 172614582
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
