Parole Check Leads to Illegally Possessed Guns 

January 25, 2025 – Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials report that on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 10:20 a.m., the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force – Region 6 conducted a parole compliance check at a residence in the 22000 block of Laguna Drive in Moreno Valley. During the parole compliance check, a locked safe was located. Task Force Officers obtained a search warrant for the safe. Inside, they located two .40 caliber semi-automatic pistols, a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol, a 9mm semi-automatic pistol, a .380 caliber pistol, a .38 special revolver, and a 5.7mm semi-automatic pistol loaded with ammunition designed to pierce body armor.

Gang Task Force Officers arrested Michael Morales, a 23-year-old resident of Moreno Valley. Morales is a convicted felon and criminal street gang member. Morales was charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, a convicted felon in possession of ammunition, committing a felony while on bail, and a violation of parole. Morales was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center.

The Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force is committed to creating safe and secure neighborhoods free of violent crime and gang activity. As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Task Force Officer Vera at 951-210-1000. You may also provide information anonymously through the Riverside County Gang Task Force website.

Reporting Supervisor: Sergeant Miguel Ramos

File # GP250220001

Source & photo: Riverside County Sheriff's Office