In a recent surge to address the ongoing battle against gang activity and illegal firearms possession, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has initiated a campaign dubbed 'Operation Consequences.' From June 23rd through the 29th, law enforcement conducted operations in areas including the 34000 block of Campus Way, Yucaipa and the 400 block of W Valley Boulevard, Rialto, according to an official report published on July 1st.
During this week-long intensive clampdown, investigators had to extensively coordinate not only within the Sheriff’s Department but also with personnel from multiple partnering agencies. As part of the action, two search warrants were served in Yucaipa and Rialto. Moreover, law enforcement officers made intentional contact with individuals tied to gang affiliations and those proscribed from gun possession. This resulted in the seizure of a firearm, and the confiscation of narcotics believed to be methamphetamine and fentanyl.
The outcome of these operations, as detailed in the report, included 11 felony arrests alongside 31 misdemeanor arrests. This push for tightening the ropes on local criminal activity has been backed by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. They have authorized additional funding aimed at amplifying county-wide crime suppression efforts, a measure intended to elevate law enforcement services and thereby, directly influence the quality-of-life issues plaguing local communities.
Targeting regions particularly in the High Desert and surrounding the city of San Bernardino, 'Operation Consequences' promises to spread its wings further in the months to come. The projected aim is to significantly cut down violent crimes, disrupt and dismantle criminal street gangs, and proceed to chase down, locate, and apprehend criminals engaging in illegal firearms activities. As outlined in the official release, this comprehensive drive will engage a coalition of forces, including the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division, Specialized Enforcement Division, patrol stations, and notable federal agencies like the United States Marshals Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force and Department of Homeland Security Investigations.
For any further inquiries, the Gangs/Narcotics Division can be contacted and additional insights can be sought through their public affairs division at (909) 387-3700. The initiative, laid out by Sheriff-Coroner Shannon D. Dicus, reflects a steadfast commitment to enforcing law and order in a county striving to safeguard its citizens from the scourge of gang-related violence and crime.
