East SBV Times

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has initiated Operation Consequences, a targeted crime suppression effort spanning from March 30 to April 5, 2024. The operation saw investigators from the Sheriff’s Department – Gangs/Narcotics Division, in collaboration with deputies from various patrol stations, execute nine search warrants and engage suspects across locations in Hesperia, Twentynine Palms, Victorville, and Rancho Cucamonga.

During the operation, illegal narcotics were seized, and five firearms, including two ghost guns, were confiscated, leading to six felony arrests. The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors supported the initiative by allocating funds to enhance law enforcement services addressing quality-of-life issues within the county. As stated by the Board of Supervisors, "The intent is to provide additional funding to the Sheriff’s Department, allowing for increased law enforcement services related to quality-of-life issues affecting the communities in our county."

Furthermore, the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department highlighted that "Operation Consequences will focus on conducting targeted crime suppression operations in the High Desert and the Sheriff’s jurisdiction surrounding the city of San Bernardino." This operation involves a collaborative effort with various law enforcement agencies, including the California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino County Probation, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Department of Homeland Security Investigations.

The overarching goal of Operation Consequences is to curb violent crime, disrupt and dismantle criminal street gangs, and apprehend individuals engaged in illegal possession, manufacturing, and trafficking of firearms. The operation is set to continue over the coming months to ensure the safety and security of the communities within the jurisdiction.

For further information, the Public Affairs Division of the Sheriff's Department can be reached at (909) 387-3700, referencing the respective case numbers provided.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department remains committed to fostering a safer environment through proactive measures like Operation Consequences, demonstrating a dedication to addressing and combatting criminal activities within the region.