Suspects Arrested for Illegal Firearm Sales 

April 6, 2025 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that in January 2025, the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force (GTF) – Region 6 started an investigation into the illegal sale of firearms to criminal street gang members. On Friday, April 4, 2025, at 1:35 p.m., GTF and the San Jacinto Special Enforcement Team served a search warrant at a residence in the 600 block of Hummingbird Drive in San Jacinto as part of this investigation. During the search, deputies seized 18 illegally possessed firearms, including four assault rifles and a 5.7mm semi-automatic pistol loaded with ammunition designed to pierce body armor. Deputies also seized approximately 20 high-capacity magazines and three 50-round drum magazines.

Task Force Officers arrested Vaughn Gray Jr., a 48-year-old resident of San Jacinto, for being a convicted felon in possession of firearms, convicted felon in possession of ammunition, and possession of an assault rifle. Vaughn Gray III, a 28-year-old resident of Blythe, was arrested for being a convicted felon in possession of firearms, convicted felon in possession of ammunition, possession of an assault rifle, knowingly selling firearms to prohibited persons, and being a gang member involved in firearm sales. They were both 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.

Reporting Supervisor: Sergeant Miguel Ramos

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Source & photo: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office