Four Adults, Three Juveniles Arrested In The Gun Locker Burglary Investigation
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Seven suspects, including four adults and three juveniles, have been arrested following an investigation into the burglary of a federally licensed firearms dealer in Hesperia.
The investigation stems from a commercial burglary reported at approximately 2:40 a.m. on July 12, 2026, in the 11800 block of Hesperia Road.
As previously reported by VVNG, suspects used an SUV to ram through the front of The Gun Locker before stealing numerous firearms and fleeing the scene. Deputies later determined the vehicle used in the burglary had been stolen.
Deputies from the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station and detectives responded to investigate before the case was assumed by the Hesperia Gang Investigations Team, which conducted an extensive follow-up investigation.
Investigators ultimately identified seven suspects believed to be involved in the burglary. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the suspects are known gang members and associates from the cities of Hesperia and San Bernardino.
During the investigation, deputies served multiple search warrants at residences throughout San Bernardino County. Authorities said all seven suspects were located and investigators recovered evidence linking them to the burglary.
The adult suspects were identified as:
- Erick Schwartzkopf-Rivera, 20, of Victorville, also known as “Steezy”
- Jael Quintana, 18, of Highland, also known as “Lil Clumsy”
- Evan Gonzalez, 20, of Lake Elsinore, also known as “Lil Toe Tag”
- Lilly Prickett, 20, of Phelan
Three juvenile suspects, ages 15, 13 and 17, were also arrested.
According to the written statement, the adult suspects were booked into the High Desert Detention Center and West Valley Detention Center on various charges, including vehicle theft, burglary, conspiracy to commit a crime, accessory to a crime and participating in a criminal street gang. The juvenile suspects were booked into San Bernardino County Juvenile Hall.
The investigation remains active as deputies continue pursuing additional leads.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station at 760-947-1500. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip by calling or texting “REPORT” to 844-909-3006 or submit information online.
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