Full Notification

Date:  Saturday March 31, 2019
Time:  12:47 AM
Location: 1620 W. Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA

Crime:  

• 330 PC illegal gaming
• 25850 (c)(2) PC Possession of loaded stolen firearm
• 29805 (a) PC Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person

Suspect(s):

• Lange, Terrence, Hesperia Resident

Unit:

• The Pomona Police Department Major Crimes Task Force
• The California Highway Patrol – Baldwin Park Office

Narrative:

On Saturday, March 31^st, the Pomona Police Department Major Crimes Task served a search warrant at 1620 W. Mission Blvd. Through gathered intelligence and an investigation, a warrant was obtained to address an illegal gambling casino operating at this location where several gang members congregated.
 
As officers executed the search warrant, they encountered over fifteen subjects inside the location to include known Pomona gang members. Once everyone was safely detained, officers went inside the business and located an active casino equipped with various slot machines and gaming devices. Of the fifteen individuals detained, (1) had outstanding warrant for a Probation violation. The Major Crimes Task Force recovered one stolen firearm and seized a large amount of US currency.
 
The Suspects were transported to Pomona the City jail and booked on their respective charges.
 
This investigation is still on going and anyone with information is encouraged to contact “Crime Stoppers.” The Pomona Police Department is dedicated to addressing quality of life issues and investigates all citizen complaints.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Pomona Police Department at (909)620-2085.

If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your Smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Written by:
J. Hernandez, Corporal
Major Crimes Task Force