Body Armor and Firearms – Violent-Gang Task Force Arrests Outfitted Gang Members
Photo: Ronald Solarzano and his equipment
DESERT HOT SPRINGS – Bullet-proof vests and a rifle were the results of an April 6th search warrant served on on local residents in the 66000 block of 6 Street. Coachella Valley Violent- Crime Gang Task Force Officers revealed a 12-gauge shotgun, .300 caliber rifle, multiple rounds of ammunition, 5 sets of body armor and two collapsible batons.
Four alleged crimes were slapped on the arrested convicted felon and documented criminal street gang member, Ronald Solarzano (42), for: Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felon in Possession of Ammunition, Felon in Possession of Body Armor and Possession of Collapsible Batons.
A second arrest nabbed convicted felon and documented criminal street gang member, Sandra Ponce, (58) of Desert Hot Springs. Ponce was arrested for: Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Felon in Possession of Ammunition.
MISSION STATEMENT: 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 Coddington 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.
