| Nature of Incident: |
Assault Weapon Dealer Arrested |
| Report Number: |
24-77668 |
| Location: |
12000 Block Buckeye Avenue, Sylmar, CA |
| Date & Time: |
June 26th, 2024 @ 1:00 PM |
| Unit(s) Responsible: |
Ventura County Sheriff’s Gun Violence Reduction Program
Ventura County Sheriff’s Special Crimes Unit
Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit
Oxnard Police Department Violent Crimes Unit
Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigations
Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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| (S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent |
City of Residence
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Age |
(S) Adan Bernardino
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Sylmar
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27
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| Narrative: |
On June 26th, 2024, detectives from local and federal law enforcement agencies concluded an investigation into Adan Bernardino, who was identified as a source of supply for unlawful firearms transfers, including offering to sell assault weapons to Ventura County residents.
On the afternoon of June 26th, 2024, a team of detectives comprised of local and federal law enforcement officers executed a signed search warrant at Bernardino’s residence, in the 12000 Block of Buckeye Avenue in the city of Los Angeles. Detectives located a privately manufactured short-barreled rifle bearing no serial number, a Micro-Draco pistol which was an assault weapon, and two additional firearms which were not registered to Bernardino. Additionally, detectives also located numerous cases of ammunition and high-capacity magazines. Based on Bernardino’s criminal history, he is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition.
Bernardino was arrested for violations of PC 30600(a) – Offer for Sale of an Assault Weapon, PC 33215 – Possess a Short-Barreled Rifle, PC 30605(a) – Possession of an Assault Weapon, PC 29800(a)- Felon in Possession of a Firearm, PC 30305(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of Ammunition, PC 27545 – Unlawful Firearms Transfers, and PC 182(a)(1) – Conspiracy to Commit a Crime. Bernardino was booked into Ventura County Sheriff’s custody and was released from custody after posting bond in the amount of $100,000.00.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Gun Violence Reduction Program is an investigative unit funded by a grant from the California Department of Justice. The grant funding supports the efforts of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office to reduce gun violence by conducting investigations related to the seizure of firearms and ammunition from persons who are prohibited from possessing them. This investigation was made possible due to the collaborative effort of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Oxnard Police Department, Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Bureau of Investigations, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Members of the public with information related to the illegal manufacture and sale of firearms are encouraged to contact the Gun Violence Reduction Program at [email protected].
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| Prepared by: |
Sergeant Brian Whittaker |
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| News Release Date: |
06/28/2024 |
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| Media Follow-Up Contact: |
Detective J. Janca
805-383-8700
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Approved by:
Booking Photo Release: |
Captain Brian Slominski
YES NO |
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