Loaded Glock ‘Ghost Gun’ Found During Vehicle Check In Victorville, 15-Year-Old Arrested

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) – A 15-year-old was arrested after deputies conducting a vehicle check in Victorville found a loaded Glock handgun with an unserialized lower receiver and an extended magazine, authorities said.

The incident happened at approximately 2:08 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in the 14000 block of Rodeo Drive.

According to a written statement from the Victorville Police Department, deputies conducted a proactive vehicle check on a 2023 Kia and encountered several juveniles inside.

During the investigation, deputies located a loaded firearm inside the vehicle. Authorities identified the weapon as a Glock 21 equipped with an illegally manufactured unserialized lower receiver, commonly referred to as a “ghost gun,” along with an extended magazine.

A 15-year-old juvenile was arrested on suspicion of violating California Penal Code Section 29180, possession of an unserialized firearm, and Penal Code Section 32310, possession of a large-capacity magazine, according to the department.

The juvenile was subsequently booked into the High Desert Juvenile Detention Center.

Authorities did not provide additional information about the other juveniles who were inside the vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact the Victorville Police Station at 760-241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at 760-956-5001. Anonymous tips may be submitted through the We-Tip Hotline at 844-909-3006.

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