HESPERIA – Two Hesperia residents and one Lucerne valley resident were arrested after being found to be in possession of a controlled substance on Friday. The arrest came after the High Desert Regional Gang Team served a search warrant on the home located in the 9500 block of Mango Avenue in the City of Hesperia.
During the search, deputies located a .38 and 9mm handgun, both reported stolen and located at the time they were recovered. Several baggies of methamphetamine were also located. During the search, a vehicle driven by Matthew Clifford, 42, of Lucerne Valley pulled into the driveway. He was also searched and was found to be in possession of around an ounce of methamphetamine.
Two of the occupants inside of the home, Zachariah Pacillas, 19, and Michelle Gipson, 44, both of Hesperia were also arrested for possession of narcotics while being in possession of a loaded firearm. Both were booked into the High Desert Detention Center.
