On a routine patrol in Apple Valley, deputies encountered a pedestrian who appeared to be under the influence. The ensuing search revealed a significant quantity of illegal narcotics on his person, leading to his arrest. The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department reported that the man, identified as Adrian Flores, 38, was taken into custody on suspicion of narcotics possession for sales on Monday at around 9:44 a.m. near Navajo Road and Powhatan Road, as reported by the Apple Valley Police Department.
According to the official release, Deputy K Watson and J Hiromoto of the Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station initiated contact with Flores for their personal safety, culminating in the discovery of the narcotics. Flores was subsequently booked at the High Desert Detention Center, his bail set at $40,000. The nature of the narcotics was not disclosed in the initial report.
Details provided by the Sheriff's Department underscore the ongoing issues with controlled substances in the area. The department has urged anyone with information regarding the case to reach out to Deputy Watson at the Apple Valley Sheriff's Station. Alternative anonymous tips can be routed through the We-tip Hotline or submitted online via their website.
