Felon arrested for possessing ammo in DHS
A 65-year-old man was arrested in Desert Hot Springs early Tuesday morning as officers searched his home to make sure he was in compliance with his probation orders.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Desert Hot Springs police helped probation officers search Willie McCoy’s residence on Buena Vista at about 7:30 a.m.
Authorities found a box of ammunition in McCoy’s room and he was taken into custody for being a felon in possession of ammunition. He’s also facing a charge for violating his probation, according to the sheriff’s release.
If anyone has information about this case, please call the Desert Hot Springs Police Department at 760 329-2904.
