Photo credit: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s DepartmentSAN BERNARDINO COUNTY – The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced September 29 that a weeklong targeted crime suppression effort—Operation Consequences, led to multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal firearms across the county.
Between September 22 and September 28, investigators from the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division, patrol deputies, and partnering agencies executed four search warrants in Apple Valley, Victorville, and San Bernardino.
Locations:
- 26000 block of Horizon Avenue, Apple Valley
- 19000 block of Saint Timothy Lane, Apple Valley
- 13000 block of Cypress Avenue, Victorville
- 5200 block of N Sierra Road, San Bernardino
The San Bernardino Movement Against Street Hoodlums (SMASH) Street Enforcement Team also conducted proactive patrols in Apple Valley and nearby communities.
During the operation, investigators contacted gang members and individuals prohibited from possessing firearms. In total, 15 firearms were seized, including one ghost gun.
Authorities reported nine felony arrests during the weeklong effort.
Curbing crime throughout the High Desert
County officials said funding for Operation Consequences was authorized by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors to expand law enforcement services that address quality-of-life issues countywide.
The initiative will continue in the coming months.
It focuses on suppressing violent crime, dismantling street gangs, and targeting those illegally possessing, manufacturing, or trafficking firearms.
Agencies involved include the Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division, California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino Police Department, San Bernardino County Probation, and Homeland Security Investigations.
Sheriff’s officials said the ongoing operation is part of a broader strategy to “curb violent crime and protect communities throughout the High Desert and greater San Bernardino region.”
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