Victorville Gang Impact Team Seizes Stolen Handgun And Assault Weapon During Hesperia Search Warrant

HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 23-year-old Hesperia man was arrested Wednesday night after deputies serving a search warrant recovered a stolen handgun, an AR-style rifle configured as an assault weapon under California law, ammunition and a large-capacity magazine.

The investigation began on July 1, 2026, when deputies assigned to the Victorville Station’s Gang Impact Team conducted an investigation into the illegal possession of firearms by Curtis Ealy.

According to the Sheriff’s Department, the investigation led deputies to serve a search warrant at a residence in the 7800 block of Victor Avenue in Hesperia.

During the search, deputies recovered ammunition, a large-capacity magazine, a stolen Springfield Armory XD .45-caliber handgun and an AR-style rifle configured as an assault weapon under California law.

Investigators determined Ealy is a convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.

Ealy was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm, being a felon in possession of ammunition and possession of a large-capacity magazine.

“The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department remains dedicated to reducing gun violence through proactive investigations and targeted enforcement,” the department said in its written statement. “The Victorville Station’s Gang Impact Team continues to identify and arrest prohibited persons who unlawfully possess firearms, helping keep our communities safe.”

Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the Victorville Police Station at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call or text We-Tip at (844) 909-3006 or submit information online at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.

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