Deputies Arrest Three Men, Recover Unserialized Rifle After Shots Fired Report In Phelan

PHELAN, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Deputies arrested three men and recovered an unserialized rifle following reports of gunfire Thursday night in Phelan, authorities said.

The incident occurred on April 2, 2026, at about 8:06 p.m., near Palmdale Road and Wilson Ranch Road.

According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to reports of shots heard in the area and conducted a search with assistance from Sheriff’s Aviation.

During the search, deputies located multiple individuals inside a fenced property near the reported location. When deputies attempted to make contact, the individuals fled further into the property.

After several announcements were made by the aviation unit, deputies entered the property and detained three individuals identified as Jesus Lopez, 49, of Phelan; Jesus Lopez, 25, of Apple Valley; and Giovanni Gonzalez, 28, of Phelan.

Authorities said a search of the property led to the discovery of an unserialized assault rifle along with multiple fired cartridge casings.

All three suspects were arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking.

Anyone with information about the investigation is urged to contact the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 552-6800 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip by calling or texting “REPORT” to 844-909-3006, or by visiting the online tip portal.

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