San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reported that on July 1, deputies arrested 38-year-old Donte Sanders after he allegedly threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend; Sanders, a convicted felon from Spring Valley Lake, was found with an arsenal of firearms and ammunition in his home. In a statement obtained by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department's official press release, deputies responded to the 12600 block of Autumn Leaves Avenue after a distressing 911 call concerning Sanders' threats—a response that would unveil a greater violation of the law.
During the investigation, the deputies gathered enough information suggesting a crime took place, which precipitated them procuring a search warrant for the residence; Sanders was found in possession of 960 rounds of ammunition and seven firearms, including a short barrel automatic rifle and several stolen handguns despite his felon status forbidding him to own such items, as per the SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department. Sanders' arrest on multiple charges including terrorist threats, felon in possession of a firearm, and felon in possession of ammunition landed him in the High Desert Detention Center.
The ongoing investigation into Sanders' case urges those with any pertinent information to come forward, calls can be made to Deputy W. Fifita at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station, references to the station's information published online, or anonymity can be maintained for tips through We-Tip at their website or by phone. In the official statement, the case number, 072402381, and contact information for Deputy Fifita have been made public to facilitate the involvement of potential witnesses or informants to aid the case's progression and eventual resolution.
