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7 busted in parole compliance sweep

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PALMDALE – Seven people were arrested and four children were taken into protective custody last week during a local parole compliance operation.

On Thursday, July 18, the Sheriff Department’s Parole Compliance Team and other local teams from the Antelope Valley Crime Fighting Initiatives (AVCFI) conducted numerous compliance checks of those released under AB-109, Governor Brown’s realignment of state incarcerated inmates released into local county jurisdictions.

A total of 13 area locations were searched, and half of the locations searched resulted in criminal arrests, according to Lieutenant Larry Gregg, AVCFI coordinator and incident commander for the operation. Those arrested include:

  • Robert Vincent, 29, for possession of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a parole violation.
  • Anthony McConnell, 27, for possession of heroin and methamphetamine for sales and a parole violation.
  • Diana Ponce, 35, and Stewart Quinn,50, for possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
  • Isaiah Dunlap, 20, for possession of a firearm by a felon and a parole violation.
  • Davis Flores, 28, for possession of drug paraphernalia and a parole violation.
  • Marcela Loera, 27, for possession of heroin and methamphetamine for sales.

Teams involved in the operation included the Parole Compliance Team, who planned the operation, Lancaster Station’s LANCAP and Summer Enforcement Team, Palmdale’s Partner Against Crime team and two Community Oriented Policing Services Teams. Assisting in the searches were two Narcotic Canine units, one gun-detection canine unit, Probation department personnel and Multi-Agency Response Team (MART) officers. MART took four children into protective custody when Loera was arrested for possession of heroin and methamphetamine for sales.

“This operation was successful because of the hard work and dedication of the Parole Compliance personnel, including their crime analysts,” Gregg said in a news release. “Conducting these types of operations is important for the overall safety of the community.”

Gregg said it is important to conduct compliance checks on individuals released under various programs, including the Prisoner Realignment Bill because it “sets a standard for these individuals for their reintegration into society.” Lieutenant Gregg added, “The programs are available for those seeking help following their release through Work Source centers and other various educational and vocational assistance programs.”

He further stated, “Most troubling is the number of criminals associating with each other, once released from prison.” He said additional searches are planned to “ensure those returned to society through an early release program are complying with their terms and conditions.”

(Information via press release from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.)

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10 comments for "7 busted in parole compliance sweep"

  1. The prison that was built here release’s the criminal’s out to our streets. Other prison’s release the inmates back to where they came from.
    Antelope Valley built low income housing to help relocate inmate families to ease the stress of not being closer to their family member incarcerated.
    How’s it working for the citizens of A.V. Because I don’t remember the city informing us they would be released here even if they weren’t from here!

    • May I ask which low income housing you are referring to?

      Keep in mind that cities are required to provide a certain amount of low income housing to be eligible for certain grants and programs offer by both local, state and federal agencies.

      • REX ACTUALLY TRIED CLEANING UP OUR CITY BUT GUESS WHO STARTED WITH THEM LAW SUITS!! I DON’T EVEN HAVE TO SAY IT!!! 

  2. Watched Channel 3 News last night. According to the LASD, more than half of these low lives picked up, were on the no possibility of parole list. Wonder who’s going to lose their job…and they should.

  3. And why are these lowlifes on parole? Why is the Antelope Valley now the dumping ground for everyone else’s worthless human trash?

  4. Sis you notice that the common denominator is Methamphetamine ? What a horrible drug. It ruins so many peoples lives.

    • agreed – and its so addicting that when the money runs out they will commit crimes to get more.

  5. GREAT JOB TO YOU ALL….

    KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND DON’T LET UP ON THOSE SWEEPS…

    THE MORE SCUM OF ANY KIND WE GET OFF THE STREETS THE BETTER FOR ALL THE LAW ADBIDDING CITIZENS.

    KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB..

    BE CAREFUL OUT THERE.