A routine traffic stop in Victorville on Wednesday night led to a major drug bust and the arrest of 61-year-old Kim Eldridge, who now faces multiple felony charges related to drug possession, trafficking, and firearms violations.
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, deputies from the Victorville Station Gang Enforcement Team pulled over Eldridge’s 1994 Toyota Camry around 7:21 p.m. on Seventh Street. During the stop, deputies discovered methamphetamine and Oxycodone pills inside the vehicle.
Search Warrant Reveals More Drugs and Firearm
Following the arrest, investigators obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 16000 block of Union Street. Inside, deputies uncovered four pounds of suspected methamphetamine, Ecstasy pills, and a loaded firearm, escalating the severity of the charges.
Eldridge was subsequently booked into the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto. His charges include:
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H&S 11370.1(A): Possession of a Controlled Substance While Armed
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H&S 11351: Possession for Sale of a Controlled Substance
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H&S 11379: Transportation or Sale of Methamphetamine
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PC 29800(A)(1): Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Investigation Ongoing
Deputies B. Moreland and D. Leon are leading the investigation, which remains active under case number DR# 172513049. Authorities are urging anyone with additional information to contact the Victorville Police Station or provide anonymous tips via the We-Tip hotline or WeTip.com.
Community Role in Crime Prevention
The case highlights how an ordinary traffic stop can expose larger criminal networks and underscores the importance of community cooperation in supporting law enforcement efforts.
Authorities continue to investigate the extent of Eldridge’s alleged involvement in drug distribution within the Victorville area.
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