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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
Friday May 12th, 2017 :: 04:19 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Phelan deputies arrest a couple for being in possession of multiple firearms

DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: Thursday, May 11, 2017 – 3:34 pm

INCIDENT: Felon in Possession of Firearm / Illegal Possession of an Assault Weapon / Burglary

SUSPECT(S): Terence Michael Powers, 35, of Crestline
Qurina Suzanne Bowers, 42, of Phelan

SUMMARY:

On Thursday, May 11, 2017, at approximately 3:34 pm, deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station observed a suspicious vehicle driving in the community in Phelan. The driver of the vehicle drove away at a high rate of speed. Deputies located the vehicle unoccupied parked in front of a residence in the 11100 block of Nevada Road in Phelan. Deputies were concerned for the residents of the community, and approached the residence. Deputies located Terence Powers and Qurina Bowers hiding in a residence. The homeowners did not know the suspects and they entered the residence without permission. Deputies recovered stolen and illegal firearms in their vehicle.

Terence Powers and Qurina Bowers were arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center for a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Illegal Possession of an Assault Weapon, and Burglary. Powers is being without bail and Bowers is being held in lieu of $125,000 bail.

Anyone with any information regarding this crime is urged to contact Deputy Justin Carty or Deputy Justin McLean at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station, (760) 552-6801. Persons wishing to remain anonymous can report information to WeTip by calling 1-800-78-CRIME, or by accessing the website at www.wetip.com.


Refer: Pamela Hoffman

Case #: 071701557

Station: Victor Valley

Phone No: 760-552-6844

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

Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301

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