Two Victorville Men Arrested On Felony Weapons Charges During Enforcement Sweep

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Two Victorville men were arrested on felony weapons charges after deputies recovered two illegally possessed firearms during a proactive firearm suppression operation conducted by the Victorville City Gang Impact Team (VCGIT).

The enforcement operation took place on June 12, 2026, between 7:00 p.m. and midnight and focused on identifying individuals unlawfully possessing firearms and reducing violent crime in areas historically impacted by gang activity, weapons offenses, and other criminal conduct.

According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies conducted multiple traffic enforcement stops, pedestrian contacts, and high-visibility patrols throughout designated high-crime areas in Victorville.

At approximately 7:45 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop near Mojave Drive and Village Drive for vehicle code violations. During the stop, deputies contacted 24-year-old Victorville resident Taronn Scroggins.

A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the recovery of an unregistered .38-caliber revolver. Scroggins was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center for a felony violation of Penal Code 25850(a), carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle.

Later that evening, at approximately 11:17 p.m., deputies conducted another traffic stop near El Evado Road and Hook Boulevard for vehicle code violations. During the stop, deputies contacted 42-year-old Victorville resident Marcal Thomas.

Deputies searched the vehicle and recovered a loaded 9mm Polymer 80 handgun, commonly referred to as a “ghost gun” because it did not have a serial number.

According to the written statement, deputies determined Thomas was a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. Thomas was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center for felony violations of Penal Code 29800(a)(1), felon in possession of a firearm, and Penal Code 30305(a)(1), felon in possession of ammunition.

As a result of the operation, deputies recovered two illegally possessed firearms and arrested two individuals on felony weapons-related charges.

“The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department remains committed to proactively removing illegal firearms from our communities and holding violent offenders accountable,” the department stated in the release.

Anyone with information regarding illegal firearms or gang-related activity is encouraged to contact the Victorville Sheriff’s Station at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call or text REPORT to We-Tip at 844-909-3006 or submit information online.

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