Three men have been apprehended on charges of allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the High Desert Detention Center, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department. The suspects include 39-year-old Alfred Bojorquez, along with William Diaz, 43, and Anthony Lopez, 32, all residents of Apple Valley. The arrests stem from detailed investigative work by the County Sheriff's Department that began early this month when they discovered Bojorquez's alleged conspiracy to sneak narcotics into the jail facility.
A thorough investigation yielded a search warrant executed on September 5 at a residence in Apple Valley. There, authorities seized an undisclosed quantity of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia. Diaz was taken into custody five days later, on September 10. His arrest was linked to the earlier discovered conspiracy case. Information on the bust is limited, but the involvement of the suspects hints at a coordinated effort to breach the security of a county jail.
The investigatory web ensnared Anthony Lopez last, leading to his arrest on Wednesday. As per the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, Lopez made a brazen attempt to smuggle narcotics into HDDC during booking procedures. However, vigilant investigators intercepted it before he could be housed. Consequently, Lopez was charged and booked for his role in the alleged conspiracy.
Bojorquez, who was already an inmate at the detention center, faced a supplemental booking on top of his prior incarceration, facing charges for his part in the purported conspiracy. The statement provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department to the public did not disclose the type or quantity of drugs involved in the smuggling attempt. The case remains under wraps, with the three suspects facing serious charges that reflect California Penal Code Section 4573.5 and 182(a)(1) – criminalizing bringing drugs into a jail and conspiracy, respectively.
For further details about this case, the Sheriff-Coroner's Department invites the community to refer to Detective F. Zavala at the High Desert Detention Center. The incident report is documented under case number 372500463. The Department can be reached at (760) 530-9300 for any inquiries, emphasizing that emergencies should be directed to 9-1-1.
