A call about a suspicious vehicle in the community of Silver Lakes led to the arrest of a 44-year-old Barstow man and the seizure of multiple firearms, some officials reported. On the evening of December 29, 2024, deputies of the Victor Valley Sheriff's Station were summoned to a location near the local fire station where they encountered Luis Bravo, who was found with a loaded firearm beneath his seat and an unregistered Glock, further details disclosed a round chambered in the weapon, according to the SBSD Victor Valley Sheriff's Department.
Bravo, a convicted felon prohibited from owning firearms or ammunition, was found under the influence of methamphetamine and in possession of drug paraphernalia during initial contact. He was apprehended and detained at the High Desert Detention Center for violating multiple penal codes. A subsequent search of his Dryden Street residence uncovered illegal weapons and ammunition. The SBSD Victor Valley Sheriff's Department has broadened its investigation and is seeking public assistance with additional information.
The Sheriff's Department has urged anyone with information related to the case to contact Deputy R. Ramos. They emphasized that anonymity can be maintained by using We-Tip, a service for anonymous reporting. Tipsters are encouraged to provide information via the hotline or through We-Tip's official website.
