May 31, 2008
Multi-agency operation surges against gangs, crime
VICTORVILLE — In an effort to combat the rising gang and drug problem in the Victor Valley, various law enforcement agencies will begin saturating the pre-designated high-crime areas for the next 30 days, according to officials.
"We're seeing that the (gang problem) is getting worse and worse and worse," said San Bernardino County Sheriff Gary Penrod. As a response to the problem, various agencies including the Sheriff's Department, California Highway Patrol, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, San Bernardino County Probation and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement will be embarking on Operation Desert Heat, which will focus its efforts on gang and criminal activity in the Victor Valley…
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