ADELANTO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Deputies investigating an attempted murder in Adelanto discovered an illegal marijuana grow, officials said.
On Monday, August 19, 2024, at 1:13 am, deputies responded to a 911 call in the 10600 block of Chesterfield Street.
According to the caller, they could hear people screaming at the residence and they believed someone needed help.
When deputies arrived at the residence, they located a 20-year-old male adult suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.
Through the investigation, deputies learned the victim had been stabbed by his brother, 25-year-old Reymundo Cota, a resident of Spring Valley, California during a family argument.
“While at the location, deputies located an illegal marijuana grow inside the house. An electricity bypass and multiple code violations were also found. Three small children were living inside the residence with direct access to the marijuana grow. The children were turned over to the custody of Child Protective Services,” stated a sheriff’s news release.
Reymundo Cota was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center. He is currently being held in lieu of $1,000,000.00 bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy L. Torres, at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at 760-552-6800. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
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