A Needles man was taken into custody on accusations of child endangerment after deputies reportedly discovered drug paraphernalia within reach of his two children. The arrest occurred on the afternoon of January 29, as disclosed in a recent San Bernardino Sheriff's Department press release.
Tory Gonzales, 39, was encountered by deputies at his Fourth Street home during the issuance of a search warrant. It was within the chaotic litter of his living quarters that officers claimed to have found hypodermic needles and various drug remnants, purportedly easily accessible to the juveniles present. The deputies also stumbled upon illegal ammunition, a violation of Gonzales' status as a convicted felon, barred from firearms or munitions possession.
The environment in which the children were discovered was described as "extremely untidy and unsuitable for children." Following the search, the children were promptly released to a responsible adult, while Gonzales faced handcuffs. For readers seeking more detail, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has outlined the specifics of the event on their Nixle alert page.
Authorities are encouraging anyone who might have additional information to come forward. Detective J. Gregory of the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department is handling the investigation and can be directly contacted at (760) 326-9200. To remain anonymous, tipsters may choose to contact the We-Tip Hotline or to leave information on their website.
