Beaumont Search Warrant Leads To Ghost Gun, Ammo, 19-Year-Old's Arrest

BEAUMONT, CA — A 19-year-old Beaumont man was arrested for allegedly possessing a non-serialized firearm and ammunition and violating probation, authorities said Saturday.

The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force served a search warrant at a residence in the 700 block of Michigan Avenue in Beaumont at 11:30 p.m. Friday.

During the search, law enforcement personnel allegedly located a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun without any identifying serial numbers. Task force officers arrested Adrian Cortez, who was described as a convicted felon and documented criminal street gang member.

Anyone with relevant information about the suspect was urged to contact task force member Deputy J. Chavez at 760-836-1600.