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Kids 9, 10 in protective custody after drug bust nets 3 suspects in Victorville

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Two juveniles were placed in the custody of Child Protective Services after a narcotics investigation led to the arrests of two men and a woman in Victorville earlier this week.

Investigators served a search warrant on Tuesday at a home in the 15500 block of Second Street, according to a news release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.


“During service of the warrant, investigators located suspected methamphetamine, paraphernalia, marijuana, seven marijuana smoking devices and a large amount of U.S. currency within the residence,” the Sheriff’s Department stated.

The items were found in an area described as easily accessible to the children, aged 9 and 10, authorities said.

Investigators determined the residence was unsafe and the kids were turned over to the custody of Child and Family Services.

The suspects, identified as 44-year-old Sara Molina, 29-year-old Jenaro Diaz and 20-year-old Marven Rivera, were arrested and booked on suspicion of child endangerment.

Rivera was also booked on suspicion of possession of marijuana for sales and a probation violation was issued for Diaz, the Sheriff’s Department said.

Anyone with further information regarding the case was asked to contact Deputy Hillebrand at 760-552-6800. Callers can remain anonymous by calling We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or going to www.wetip.com.