San Joaquin County Probation Conducts Successful Operation in Stockton Resulting in Multiple Arrests of High-Risk Offenders

On February 22, 2025, San Joaquin County Probation Officers, in collaboration with the Strategic Community Officers from the Stockton Police Department carried out a targeted operation in the city of Stockton. The primary objective of this operation was to contact adult and juvenile clients who have been convicted of firearm-related offenses, violent felony crimes, and had outstanding warrants for their arrest. The following is a summary of their results:

Contacts: 11
Attempted Contacts: 10
Arrests: 6
Searches: 14
Warrants: 4
Contraband Seized: 1 firearm, live ammunition, and drug paraphernalia

In addition to the notable arrests below, we are proud to have successfully recovered two female youth who are linked to commercial sexual exploitation of children, also known as CSEC.

• Arrests #1 and #2 involved two youth, ages 17 and 16, who are both on felony probation. The 17-year-old is on probation for felony vehicle theft and felony evading, with an outstanding warrant. The 16-year-old is on probation for felony possession of a stolen vehicle, felony evading, and felony minor in possession of a concealed weapon. Upon conducting a probation search, officers located a loaded assault rifle and several rounds of ammunition in their bedroom. Both youth were arrested for firearms-related charges, with the 17-year-old also being booked for his outstanding warrant.      

• Arrest #3 involved a 19-year-old client on juvenile probation for firearms-related charges. Officers found over 100 rounds of live ammunition in his bedroom, leading to his arrest for new felony possession of ammunition charges.

• Arrests #4 and #5 involved a 16-year-old female and a 19-year-old male, both on probation, who were observed walking down the street. They both had outstanding warrants for their arrest. Upon conducting a pat-down search, they were found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.  

• Arrest #6 involved a 15-year-old female who was found hiding in a closet during a probation search. She was arrested for an outstanding bench warrant.

These arrests demonstrate our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community by holding individuals accountable for their actions and preventing further criminal activity. We are grateful to the Stockton Police Department and their Strategic Community Officers for their support during this operation.

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