LANCASTER – Multiple stolen firearms, stolen vehicle parts and several quantities of methamphetamine packaged for sale were seized at a Littlerock residence last month, authorities announced Tuesday.
Around 5 a.m. on April 28, teams of deputies, acting on a tip from an “anonymous concerned citizen,” served a search warrant in the 9200 block of East Avenue Q-14, according to Deputy Joshua Stamsek of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
During the raid, deputies also found an illegal cockfighting ring and fighting paraphernalia, Stamsek stated.
“Animal Control responded and rescued approximately 80 roosters and approximately 10 pit bulls,” Stamsek stated. “Animal Control officers found injuries and illnesses to many of the animals recovered.”
Deputies arrested two suspects locally in connection with the raid and worked with other law enforcement agencies to get a third suspect into custody, according to Stamsek.
“LAN-CAP [Lancaster Community Appreciation Program] coordinated efforts with several outside law enforcement agencies such as the Bismark Police Department [in North Dakota] and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives regarding a third suspect who may have fled the residence prior to the search warrant being served,” Stamsek stated. “The third suspect was arrested in North Dakota traveling with approximately 1 pound of methamphetamine and a firearm.”
The suspects’ identities are being withheld right now to protect the ongoing investigation, according to Stamsek.
They were described only as two Hispanic men and a Hispanic woman.
The operation was conducted by the Lancaster Sheriff Station’s Community Appreciation Program (LAN-CAP) with assistance from the Sheriff Department’s Special Enforcement Bureau and Palmdale deputies, Stamsek said.
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moll flanders says
It’s all about supply on demand! Don’t blame the Hispanics, or the Republicans, or the Democrats. The United States is in the midst of a drug epidemic, including prescription meds that are sold on the street. Anytime your operation is illegal, you need firearms! This society loves getting high, so as long as there is a demand for mind altering substances, there will be those willing to supply. It’s all about the revenue folks. Stop using drugs and the market will dry up. Yes and that goes for all the people out there that like BIG PHARMA, that are willing to pay for their drugs by going to some ones house to get even more.
A Nanny Mouse says
Thank you, Moll. Love the handle, btw. Yours is the definitive answer: the war on drugs vs the human epidemic of addiction. Call it a war, you’re gonna need guns. Call it a health crisis, and we might just lessen the demand.
ANONAV says
Meth and guns. 2 of my favorite hobbies.
Johnny Trece says
Are those Valverde statuettes that I see in the picture?
gdub520 says
this sounds like the same bust that was written about before (yes, last month). one of the guys fb pages had a friend laughing at him because his name showed in the the story. he wasn’t hispanic as this writeup now says. unless they’ve had another little rock drug/weapons bust already
Hero22 says
We all know what ethnicity these criminals are when they don’t mention it its implied they are white the meth is a dead give away!
A Nanny Mouse says
Where was it implied? Please specifically quote or go back to watching Jerry Springer, please.
A Nanny Mouse says
Nowhere does this article state the national origin nor ethnicity of those arrested/involved. Trash is trash, whether it’s white, black, brown, or purple. Before the mudslinging starts, put the blame where it belongs: the LACBoS that decided in the late 80s to lower L.A. City crime stats by shipping the criminals up here.
Crime and the culture of glorification of criminality are the culprits here. When being “down” for your set or being “hard” are considered virtues, don’t be surprised when there are criminals amongst the poseurs.
David says
Littlerock is infested with these illegal aliens and animal abusers….damn shame the spineless pols allow this.
mmhg says
Dont. For get to Thank obama.
For being so nice to immigrants drug smugglers
William says
Did ya thank Reagan for his amnesty back in the 80s? I’m hear to remind ya.
moll flanders says
Your Ad Hominem comment William, only reveals just how dumbed down comments can get.
A Nanny Mouse says
Williams’s content was in no way “ad hominem,” i.e., a personal attack that’s off topic, even if you’re defending Reagan. Calling you, say, a conscienceless conservative luddite, would be an ad hominem attack.
Wilson says
Thank the USA for been the #1 country of drug users dont blame the imigrants for that or Obama ur funny
Lady Liberty says
Just blame the Liberals with their anything goes attitude. Last time I checked Obama was the biggest Liberal and anything goes with him! By the way this isn’t the 80s anymore it’s 2015. Stop blaming the past!!
ALISON SOTO says
I hope, they didn’t used the pit bulls for dog fighting. Ratchet Antelope Valley.
Go says
Malverde didn’t help them out this time lol
h says
Good job