Deputies are seeking assistance in locating Gemma Ford, found to be operating an illegal gambling operation
DATE/TIME: May 26, 2016, at approximately 10:00 am
INCIDENT: Illegal Gambling/Possession of Controlled Substance
LOCATION: 1400 block of E. Baseline Street, San Bernardino
SUSPECT(S): Gemma Ford, age 47 of San Bernardino
Lashawnda Johnson, age 38 of San Bernardino
SUMMARY: Over the past several months, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has received several complaints about illegal gambling at the Inter-Net Facts in the unincorporated area of San Bernardino. Central Station Detectives opened an investigation into the complaints. Information was gathered and a search warrant was issued for Illegal Gambling at the location.
On Thursday, May 27, 2016, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Sheriff's Detectives and Agents from the California Department of Justice served the search warrant at the location. Several computer terminals were found to have software used for illegal gambling as well as video gaming machines and slot machines. Also during the search detectives located a loaded handgun and a notable amount of suspected methamphetamine. Through investigation and documentation found at the location, Gemma Ford was identified as the operator/owner of the business, however she has yet to be contacted.
During the service of the search warrant, Lashawnda Johnson was at the business. Johnson was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and burglary tools. Johnson was arrested and transported to the Central Detention Center for HS 11377(a)- Possession of a Controlled Substance and PC 466- Possession of Burglary Tools.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Gerald Leininger at Central Station, (909) 387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Gerald Leininger
Station: Central Station
Phone No. (909) 387-3545
Case No. 011602226
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
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