Full Notification

DATE/TIME: October 15, 2017 / 4:40 p.m.

INCIDENT: Cultivation of Marijuana

LOCATION: 16400 block of Desert Knoll Drive

SUSPECT(S): Jimmy Song, 59-year old Victorville resident
Quyeh Songnghiem, 53-year old Victorville resident

SUMMARY: On October 15, 2017, Deputy A. Harvey from the Victorville Police Department, responded to the 16400 block of Desert Knoll Drive for a report of suspicious circumstances. The reporting party witnessed two males jump the fence into the backyard of a neighboring house and carrying away bags from the location.

Deputy Harvey was unable to locate the two male subjects seen by the neighbor. However, while conducting a security check of the property, Harvey observed an open door on the guest house located at the back of the main residence. Inside the guest house numerous marijuana plants and equipment known to be used for the growing and cultivation of marijuana was located. As additional deputies arrived, the occupants of the property were discovered inside the main house, which was also being used for the cultivation of marijuana.

Detectives from San Bernardino County Sheriff’s, Marijuana Enforcement Team, responded to the scene to assume the investigation. In total, over 1,500 marijuana plants were recovered from the property. Jimmy Song and Quyeh Songnghiem were arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for cultivation of marijuana.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division at (909) 387-8400 or the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Mara Rodriguez, Media Relations Officer

Station: Victorville Police Department

Case #: 651700290

Phone No. (760) 241-2911

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