Victorville Man Arrested After Deputies Discover Narcotics During Traffic Stop
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 63-year-old Victorville resident was arrested after deputies found narcotics and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop.
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at approximately 9:05 p.m., Deputy Mora from the Sheriff’s Victor Valley Transit Detail initiated a traffic stop near Seventh Street and D Street in Victorville.
The vehicle matched a description related to reports of narcotics sales near the Victor Valley Transportation Center, according to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
The driver, identified as Rick Whiting, was contacted and a search of his vehicle was conducted.
During the search, deputies located approximately four ounces of suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, Phencyclidine (PCP), and PCP-laced tobacco.
Deputies also discovered digital scales, plastic baggies, aluminum foil sheets, Narcan, and U.S. currency in various denominations.
Whiting was arrested for multiple felony narcotics-related violations, including possession and transportation of a controlled substance for sale. He was booked at the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Victor Valley Station at (760) 552-6800 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or visit www.wetip.com
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