Clearlake Man Arrested for Illegal Weapons, Explosives, and Animal Cruelty Following Dog Fight Investigation
“On October 8, 2024, at approximately 9:30 pm, deputies responded to the area of Chippewa Trail and Fairway Drive in the Kelseyville Riviera due to reports of a possible dog fight, a subject yelling for help and the report of a gunshot.
Upon arrival, deputies contacted a neighbor who said that they could hear what sounded like a dog fight in the adjacent backyard and someone screaming for help. They then heard what sounded like a gunshot.
Deputies contacted the resident of the neighbor, Jesse Adams, 26, of Clearlake, and were told that there was a dog fight between his girlfriend’s dogs, but he did not have a gun or fire a shot. While investigating the report of the gunshot, deputies located a large amount of blood near the sliding door leading to the backyard. This discovery prompted further investigation into the residence to ensure no injured people or animals needed assistance.
Deputies located a handgun in plain view inside the residence, which was registered to Adams, as well as a dog that appeared to be actively bleeding, with blood surrounding the left side of its face and head. The injuries appeared to be related to the dog fight that occurred earlier in the evening.
These discoveries prompted deputies to request a search warrant. The search warrant was authored and signed. While searching the residence, deputies found an AR-15 style rifle with several illegal modifications, three glock style magazines, a 90 round AR-15 style magazine, three 30 round AR-15 style magazines, a large quantity of 12 gauge, 9mm, and .22LR cartridges. Deputies also found a large quantity of “Dragons Breath” 12 gauge cartridges which “produce a stream of 5000 degree burning metal particles over 400+ feet” when fired.
Multiple explosives were also located within the residence, including eight “half stick” firecrackers and a large quantity of Tannerite.
During the initial investigation, the dog’s owner returned to the residence and told deputies they would seek immediate medical attention for the injured animals.
Deputies arrested Adams on charges of possession of illegal firearms, illegal firearm storage, possession of illegal explosives, and cruelty to animals. Adams was transported and booked into the Hill Road Correctional Facility.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call the Major Crime Unit tip line at (707)262-4088.”
