Parolee arrested on suspicion of possessing loaded firearm, marijuana in Apple Valley

A parolee from Adelanto was arrested on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm and marijuana, according to Apple Valley Sheriff’s officials.

Richard Robinson, 24, remained at the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto on Tuesday, with bail set at $50,000. He was also booked for violating the terms of his parole and is being held on a no-bail parole hold, sheriff’s officials said.

Sheriff’s officials reported that around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Deputy Watson conducted a traffic stop on a black sedan near Highway 18 and Pawnee Road.

During that time, the passenger was identified as parolee Robinson. When the deputy searched him, he found a loaded handgun in his waistband, the sheriff’s report said.

A large bag of processed marijuana was found during a search of the vehicle, according to authorities.

After Robinson was transported to the HDDC, sheriff’s officials began the booking process and found over $1,200 in cash hidden on him.

Robinson was booked for felon in possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person and possession of marijuana for sale.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy Watson at the Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station at 760- 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at 760-956-5001.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave the information on the We-Tip website at wetip.com.

Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 or RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on Twitter @DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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