Four Sugarloaf residents were arrested on drug-related charges after a search warrant was served in the 300 block of Riverside Avenue in Sugarloaf. (File Photo)
By G. T. Houts
Sugarloaf, CA – Four Sugarloaf residents were arrested by Big Bear Sheriff’s multi-enforcement team and patrol deputies following the service of a warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Riverside Avenue issued after an investigation of possible narcotics sales.
A large amount of methamphetamine, heroin, hypodermic needles, and packaging consistent with sales of illegal substances was located in the residence. (Photo by Big Bear Sheriff’s Station)
The warrant was served at 7:59 a.m. on November 2 and suspects Gary Michael Simrak, 50; Erica Wilson, 40; Jericho Redhawk, 22, and Justina Bowden, 28, were located inside the Sugarloaf residence at the time the warrant was executed.
THE SEARCH
During the warrant search, deputies seized a large amount of methamphetamine, heroin, hypodermic needles, and packaging that is consistent with sales of illegal substances.
All four suspects were arrested without incident and booked into the Big Bear Jail.
THE ARRESTS
Gary Michael Simrak (Sheriff’s Department Photo)
Simrak was booked on a felony charge of possession of narcotics for sale. Additionally, a records check revealed that Simrak had an outstanding warrant for possession of narcotics for sale and probation violation. Simrak remains in custody without the possibility of bail, pending arraignment.
Wilson was booked on felony charges of possession of narcotics for sale and maintaining a drug house. Wilson remains in custody in lieu of $50,000 bail.
Simrak and Wilson are scheduled to appear for arraignments hearings on November 4, at San Bernardino County Superior Court.
Redhawk was issued a misdemeanor citation for possession of paraphernalia and Bowden was issued a misdemeanor citation for possession of narcotics. They are scheduled to appear in court on January 5, 2017.
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