Full Notification

DATE/TIME: July 22, 2018

INCIDENT: H&s 11366 - Maintain a drug house
H&S 11370.1 - In possession of a loaded fiream while in possession of methamphetamine
H&S 11550 (e) - Under the influence of a controlled substance while in possession of a loaded firearm
PC 25850 (c)(6) - Possession of a loaded firearm and not being the registered owner
PC 530.5 (a) - Identity theft
PC 273a(a) - Child Endangerment

LOCATION: 7204 Olive Street, in the City of Highland

SUSPECT(S): 26-year -old Gabriel Otera, resident of San Bernardino
31-year-old Ernest Salgado, resident of Highland
25-year-old Thuan Le, resident of San Bernardino
25-year-old Victoria Cervantez, resident of Highland
29-year-old Krystle Camarena, resident of San Bernardino
29-year-old Sarina Lopez, resident of San Bernardino
28-year-old Walda Lemus, resident of Highland


SUMMARY:
On July 21, 2018 at approximately 6:00 a.m., Deputy Ramstad located a stolen vehicle parked in front of 7204 Olive Street in the City of Highland. While contacting the occupants at 7204 Olive Street, a Hispanic male adult, later identified as Gabriel Otera, jumped out of a back window and began running. Otera was captured a short distance away and was detained without incident. Otera was found to be on Post Release Community Supervision for CVC 2800.2 (a) – Felony evading and was on felony probation for H&S 11378 – Possession of a controlled substance for sales. Deputies detained the occupants of the residence and authored a search warrant. The search warrant was served and deputies located a loaded handgun with a hi-capacity magazine, additional hollow-point bullets, suspected methamphetamine, counterfeit U.S. currency, multiple identification, debit/ credit cards, checkbooks, and other personal identifying information. Additionally, there were two small juveniles at the residence and there were multiple glass methamphetamine pipes as well as uncapped hypodermic needles within reach. The residence was uninhabitable and had no electricity or water.

Children and Family Services responded and took possession of the juveniles. One stolen vehicle and another suspected stolen vehicle were also recovered as a result of the search warrant. All seven suspects were arrested and booked into county jail for numerous felony charges.

Investigators are working with the City of Highland to determine if these suspects occupied the vacant residence illegally. The Highland Police Department encourages Highland residents to report suspicious behavior and to remain diligent in watching vacant residences as they are a breeding ground for crime. Residents are urged to contact law enforcement immediately if any suspicious activity is seen. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call 1-800-78-CRIME or report online at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Deputy J. Ramstad

Station: Highland Police Department

Phone No. (909) 425-9793

Case No. 131803278


JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department