Woman Arrested After Stolen Shotgun, Illegal Fireworks Found During Adelanto Search
ADELANTO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A stolen shotgun and illegal fireworks were recovered during a search warrant served at an Adelanto home Thursday afternoon, leading to the arrest of a 20-year-old woman.
Investigators with the Apple Valley Station Gang Enforcement Team were conducting an investigation into the unlawful possession of firearms when they served a search warrant at a residence in the 18000 block of Thomas Court at approximately 4:34 p.m. on July 23, 2026.
With assistance from the Victor Valley Multi-Enforcement Team, deputies searched the residence and located a stolen 12-gauge shotgun, shotgun shells, and illegal fireworks, according to the written statement.
Kaleah Pruitt, a 20-year-old Adelanto resident, was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center on suspicion of possession of stolen property under California Penal Code 496(a).
Pruitt is being held in lieu of $130,000 bail.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the Apple Valley Police Station at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the We-Tip Hotline at 844-909-3006, text “REPORT” to 844-909-3006, or submit information online at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
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