Eduardo Villegas is arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of ammunition and possession of a firearm
DATE/TIME: 09-20-2018 / 7:03 P.M.
INCIDENT: H&S 11378-Possession of Methamphetamine for Sales, PC 29800(a)(1), Felon in Possession of Firearm and PC 30305(a)(1), Felon in Possession of Ammunition.
LOCATION: 6th Street/Mariposa Street, Yucaipa
SUSPECT: Eduardo Villegas, age 50 a resident of Yucaipa
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, September 20, 2018, at 7:03 p.m., Deputy A. Alcala from the Yucaipa Police Multiple Enforcement Team, initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for having an obstructed license plate. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Eduardo Villegas who had an expired California Driver’s License. During the investigation, Villegas was found to have over two ounces of methamphetamine inside his vehicle. A search was conducted at his residence, where deputies located additional methamphetamine, a digital scale, plastic baggies and drug paraphernalia. There was also a firearm and ammunition located at Villega’s residence. Villega’s is a convicted felon therefore he is not allowed to possess any firearms or ammunition. He was arrested for the above charges and was booked into Central Detention Center.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Yucaipa Police Multiple Enforcement Team at (909) 918-2305. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip at 1-888-78-CRIME or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy A. Alcala
Station: Yucaipa Police Station
Phone No. 909-918-2305
Case No. 141803075
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Yucaipa Police Department
34144 Yucaipa Blvd
Yucaipa, CA 92399
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