DESERT HOT SPRINGS —The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force on Wednesday, June 11 arrested Jimmy Williams Jr., 44 of Desert Hot Springs without incident on suspicion of multiple charges.
About 1:30 p.m. that day the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force conducted a search warrant service at a residence in the 66000 block of First Street in the city.
The warrant stemmed from an investigation into a theft of a firearm that occurred at a local gun store in the unincorporated area of Palm Desert on May 23rd, 2020. During the theft, which was captured on surveillance cameras, the suspect reached into a gun display case that was inadvertently left ajar and removed a Colt .38 Special Revolver. During the investigation Task Force Officers identified
During the service of the search warrant, Task Force Officers arrested Williams Jr. without incident. Gang Task Force Officers located methamphetamine, .38 Special ammunition and a holster but did not recover the stolen firearm. Williams Jr. was charged with burglary, grand theft and possession of methamphetamine.
Jimmy Williams Jr.
Williams Jr. was booked at the Indio Jail.
The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force is committed to creating safe and secure neighborhoods free of violent crime and gang activity. If you have any information about this crime, please contact CVVCGTF member Officer Villasenor at (760) 836-1600. If you have non-emergency information regarding gang activity, please use our online Gang Task Force Tip Form or call 951-922-7601.
Image Sources
- Alleged Theft: RSO
- Jimmy Williams Jr.: RSO
- Suspects: Pixaby
