Illegal Firearm Archives - The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle https://hsjchronicle.com/tag/illegal-firearm/ The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:41:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://hsjchronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/HSJC_favicon_49px.jpg Illegal Firearm Archives - The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle https://hsjchronicle.com/tag/illegal-firearm/ 32 32 254957898 Illegal Firearm Arrest – Tuesday September 14, 2021 https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-arrest-tuesday-september-14-2021/ https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-arrest-tuesday-september-14-2021/#respond Thu, 23 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0000 https://hsjchronicle.com/?p=40265 On Tuesday September 14, 2021, at approximately 7:15 PM Gang Task Force Officers were patrolling the area of 500 West Florida Avenue, when they conducted a vehicle check on a Dodge Charger for multiple vehicle code violations. Task Force Officers contacted the driver, Ivan Torres. An inventory search of the vehicle was conducted and a 9mm Handgun, with an altered serial number was found. Torres is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm. Torres was arrested on multiple weapons charges and later transported to Riverside County Jail.

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On Tuesday September 14, 2021, at approximately 7:15 PM Gang Task Force Officers were patrolling the area of 500 West Florida Avenue, when they conducted a vehicle check on a Dodge Charger for multiple vehicle code violations. Task Force Officers contacted the driver, Ivan Torres. An inventory search of the vehicle was conducted and a 9mm Handgun, with an altered serial number was found. Torres is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm. Torres was arrested on multiple weapons charges and later transported to Riverside County Jail.

The Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force has been in existence since April 2006. The Law Enforcement Agencies within “The Valley” have been working together since this time on a daily basis.  The Hemet/San Jacinto Gang Task Force is comprised of members from the Hemet Police Department, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, and the California Highway Patrol. The Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force operates in the Cities of Hemet, San Jacinto, and the unincorporated areas of Hemet. The law enforcement leadership within the valley meets regularly and coordinates the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force activities. Since the formation of the task force, leadership has recognized the importance of working together to provide the highest level of service for the citizens within the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley.

Ivan Torres

The Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force is one of five teams comprising the entire Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force, which is a collaborative effort of various law enforcement agencies with the goal of combating criminal street gangs.

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]]> https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-arrest-tuesday-september-14-2021/feed/ 0 40265 Illegal Firearm and Narcotics Arrest https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-and-narcotics-arrest/ https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-and-narcotics-arrest/#respond Wed, 22 Sep 2021 22:00:00 +0000 https://hsjchronicle.com/?p=40270 On Thursday, September 17, 2021, at approximately 11:30 PM, Gang Task Force Officers were patrolling the area of 900 West Florida Avenue, when they conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a Chevy Truck for multiple vehicle code violations. Task Force Officers contacted the driver, Brian Deboe, who was found to be driving with a suspended driver’s license.  An inventory search of the vehicle was conducted and a fully loaded, 9mm Handgun found.

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On Thursday, September 17, 2021, at approximately 11:30 PM, Gang Task Force Officers were patrolling the area of 900 West Florida Avenue, when they conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a Chevy Truck for multiple vehicle code violations. Task Force Officers contacted the driver, Brian Deboe, who was found to be driving with a suspended driver’s license.  An inventory search of the vehicle was conducted and a fully loaded, 9mm Handgun found. Also located in the vehicle, were suspected narcotics. Deboe is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm. Deboe was arrested on multiple weapons and narcotics related charges and later transported to Riverside County Jail.

The Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force has been in existence since April 2006. The Law Enforcement Agencies within “The Valley” have been working together since this time on a daily basis.  The Hemet/San Jacinto Gang Task Force is comprised of members from the Hemet Police Department, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, and the California Highway Patrol. The Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force operates in the Cities of Hemet, San Jacinto, and the unincorporated areas of Hemet.

Brian Deboe

The law enforcement leadership within the valley meets regularly and coordinates the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force activities. Since the formation of the task force, leadership has recognized the importance of working together to provide the highest level of service for the citizens within the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley.

The Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force is one of five teams comprising the entire Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force, which is a collaborative effort of various law enforcement agencies with the goal of combating criminal street gangs.

For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Information Bureau.

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]]> https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-and-narcotics-arrest/feed/ 0 40270 Illegal Firearm Arrest https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-arrest-2/ https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-arrest-2/#respond Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://hsjchronicle.com/?p=40258 On Wednesday September 8, 2021 at approximately 9:50 PM, Region 3 Gang Task Force Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 300 Block of South State Street, in the City of Hemet, County of Riverside. Task Force Officers contacted the driver, Gilbert McGlothen, who was found to driving on a suspended driver’s license. McGlothen was asked to step out of the vehicle and as he did, Task Force Officers removed a loaded handgun from his pocket.

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On Wednesday September 8, 2021 at approximately 9:50 PM, Region 3 Gang Task Force Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 300 Block of South State Street, in the City of Hemet, County of Riverside. Task Force Officers contacted the driver, Gilbert McGlothen, who was found to driving on a suspended driver’s license. McGlothen was asked to step out of the vehicle and as he did, Task Force Officers removed a loaded handgun from his pocket. Also located on McGlothen’s person was suspected Narcotics. McGlothen has several previous felony convictions, including a conviction for manslaughter and is prohibited from possessing a firearm. A record check of the firearm revealed that is was previously reported stolen. McGlothen was taken into custody for multiple weapons violations, narcotics charges and possession of stolen property.

The Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force has been in existence since April 2006. The Law Enforcement Agencies within “The Valley” have been working together since this time on a daily basis.  The Hemet/San Jacinto Gang Task Force is comprised of members from the Hemet Police Department, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, and the California Highway Patrol. The Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force operates in the Cities of Hemet, San Jacinto, and the unincorporated areas of Hemet. The law enforcement leadership within the valley meets regularly and coordinates the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force activities. Since the formation of the task force, leadership has recognized the importance of working together to provide the highest level of service for the citizens within the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley.

 Gilbert McGlothen

The Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force is one of five teams comprising the entire Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force, which is a collaborative effort of various law enforcement agencies with the goal of combating criminal street gangs.

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]]> https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-arrest-2/feed/ 0 40258 Illegal Firearm and Controlled Substance Arrest https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-and-controlled-substance-arrest/ https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-and-controlled-substance-arrest/#respond Tue, 21 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0000 https://hsjchronicle.com/?p=40218 On September 18, 2021, at 11:53 PM while on proactive patrol, the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team/Gang Unit saw Julio Barrera-Villa sitting in a parked vehicle at Sunnymead Boulevard and Heacock Street in Moreno Valley. Deputies know Barrera-Villa is on Post Release Community Release and subject to search. During a search of his vehicle deputies located two grams of methamphetamine and an empty rifle magazine. Deputies took Barrera-Villa into custody and conducted a follow up search at his residence. During this search deputies located an unregistered rifle.

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]]> On September 18, 2021, at 11:53 PM while on proactive patrol, the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team/Gang Unit saw Julio Barrera-Villa sitting in a parked vehicle at Sunnymead Boulevard and Heacock Street in Moreno Valley. Deputies know Barrera-Villa is on Post Release Community Release and subject to search. During a search of his vehicle deputies located two grams of methamphetamine and an empty rifle magazine. Deputies took Barrera-Villa into custody and conducted a follow up search at his residence. During this search deputies located an unregistered rifle.

Barrera-Villa was taken into custody and booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center for multiple weapons and controlled substances violations.

The Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team/Gang Unit is committed to creating safe and secure neighborhoods free of violent crime and gang activity. If you have any information related to gang or illegal weapon related activity in your neighborhood, you can contact Sgt. Varela at the Moreno Valley Station at (951)486-6700.

 Julio Barrera-Villa

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Deputy Joseph Smith at the Moreno Valley Sheriff Station – (951) 486-6700.

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]]> https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-and-controlled-substance-arrest/feed/ 0 40218 Illegal Firearm Arrests https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-arrests/ https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-arrests/#respond Mon, 13 Sep 2021 19:00:00 +0000 https://hsjchronicle.com/?p=40025 On September 11, 2021, at 6:11 PM, while conducting proactive patrol, the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team/Gang Unit conducted an occupied vehicle check at Deerfern Avenue and Deer Park Drive in Moreno Valley. During the check deputies recognized a male juvenile as a documented criminal street gang member, on probation, and with a current felony warrant for his arrest.

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On September 11, 2021, at 6:11 PM, while conducting proactive patrol, the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team/Gang Unit conducted an occupied vehicle check at Deerfern Avenue and Deer Park Drive in Moreno Valley. During the check deputies recognized a male juvenile as a documented criminal street gang member, on probation, and with a current felony warrant for his arrest.

During the contact, deputies located a second juvenile with a felony warrant for his arrest. A search of the vehicle was conducted, and an unregistered firearm was located. The firearm was found to have been modified into a fully automatic handgun.

The juveniles were taken into custody for their felony warrants and booked into juvenile hall. The firearm was recovered, and the investigation is ongoing.

The Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team/Gang Unit is committed to creating safe and secure neighborhoods free of violent crime and gang activity. If you have any information related to gang or illegal weapon related activity in your neighborhood, you can contact Sgt. Varela at the Moreno Valley Station at (951)486-6700.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Deputy Mahoney at the Moreno Valley Sheriff Station – (951) 486-6700

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]]> https://hsjchronicle.com/illegal-firearm-arrests/feed/ 0 40025 Gang Member Arrested with Illegal Firearm – September 26, 2020 https://hsjchronicle.com/gang-member-arrested-with-illegal-firearm-september-26-2020/ https://hsjchronicle.com/gang-member-arrested-with-illegal-firearm-september-26-2020/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2020 04:00:55 +0000 https://hsjchronicle.com/?p=31095 On Saturday, September 26, 2020, at 2:15 P.M., the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force (CVVCGTF) conducted a search warrant service at a residence in the 19000 block of Paintbrush Trail in the unincorporated area of Desert Hot Springs. During the search warrant Gang Task Force Officers located an illegally manufactured AR-15 Rifle with no serial numbers.

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]]> On Saturday, September 26, 2020, at 2:15 P.M., the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force (CVVCGTF) conducted a search warrant service at a residence in the 19000 block of Paintbrush Trail in the unincorporated area of Desert Hot Springs.  During the search warrant Gang Task Force Officers located an illegally manufactured AR-15 Rifle with no serial numbers.  Also located was ammunition and suspected cocaine.  Gang Task Force Officers arrested convicted felon and documented criminal street gang member Raymond Cantu, 21 of Desert Hot Springs for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felon in Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of a Firearm with Narcotics, Violation of Parole, and an Outstanding Felony Arrest Warrant for Possession of a Firearm with Narcotics.  Cantu’s arrest warrant stemmed from a previous arrest by Gang Task Force Officers on June 1st, 2020 in the city of Palm Desert on El Paseo and Portola Avenue when Cantu was found to be in possession of narcotics, a handgun and a bullet proof vest.  Cantu was booked at Larry Smith Correctional Facility in Banning. 

The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force is committed to creating safe and secure neighborhoods free of violent crime and gang activity. If you have any information about this crime, please contact CVVCGTF member Officer Henson at (760) 836-1600. If you have non-emergency information regarding gang activity, please use our online Gang Task Force Tip Form or call 951-922-7601.

Raymond Cantu 

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