Deputies recover six stolen firearms and multiple rounds of ammunition
DATE/TIME: July 2, 2019 / 2:50pm
INCIDENT: Felon in Possession of Firearms, Prohibited Person in Possession of Ammunition
LOCATION: 4th and C Street, Victorville
SUSPECTS: Cody Ryce Mason, 26-year old Victorville resident
James Grippo, 31-year old Victorville resident
SUMMARY: On July 2, 2019, Sheriff’s Service Specialist G. Bracamontes, from the Victorville Police Department, observed two subjects walking on 4th Street, each carrying a large green duffle bag. As he got closer to the men, they both dropped the bags and fled on foot. One of the bags was open at the top and riffle barrels were sticking out.
Deputies responded to the location and both subjects were located and detained. The two were identified as 26-year old Cody Ryce Mason and 31-year old James Grippo, whom are both on active probation. A total of six stolen firearms and multiple rounds of ammunition were recovered. Mason and Grippo were arrested and charged with felon in possession of firearms and prohibited person in possession of ammunition.
The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s office for review and consideration of further charges.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy T. Gagne or Deputy S. Lenihan at the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. 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
Station: Victorville Police Department
Case #: 171905708
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victorville Police Department
14200 Amargosa Rd
Victorville, CA 92392
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