Father, Son Arrested, Weapons Cache Found In RivCo Gang Warrant Search

SAN JACINTO, CA — On Friday, Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigators looking into the illegal sale of firearms to criminal street gang members served a warrant in San Jacinto, recovering a large number of weapons.

Vaughn Gray Jr., 48, of San Jacinto, was arrested at the home. Vaughn Gray III, 28, of Blythe, was also arrested during the incident. Both were booked into the Southwest Detention Center on Friday and were released on bond Saturday. According to jail records, they were expected to answer charges on May 16, though no court location has yet been revealed.

The gang task force team arrived to serve the warrant in the 600 block of Hummingbird Drive in San Jacinto as part of this ongoing investigation, which has been ongoing since January. The Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force (GTF)—Region 6 began the investigation, and the San Jacinto Special Enforcement Team served a search warrant at the Hummingbird Drive home, according to Sgt. Miguel Ramos.

"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," Ramos said. "Deputies also seized approximately 20 high-capacity magazines and three 50-round drum magazines."

Both suspects were 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.