Los Santos County Sheriff's Department "A TRADITION OF SERVICE" News Release March 5th, 2025 |
- Los Santos Sheriff’s Department Conducts High-Risk Raid in Chamberlain Hills against Los Santos Killa’s, Apprehends Suspects and Seizes Weapons
- Blaine County: On February 20th, 2025, the Los Santos Sheriff’s Department (LSSD) Sheriff's Investigations Bureau (SIB) and Special Enforcement Detail (SED) executed a high-risk property raid in the Chamberlain Hills area targeting a known affiliate of the notorious gang, Los Santos Killa’s (LSK). The operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects, the seizure of multiple firearms and contraband, and the disruption of gang activity in the area.
Deputies arrived at the suspect’s residence to serve a warrant. Upon spotting law enforcement, the suspect attempted to flee back into the property and barricaded himself inside. SED operators breached the property and encountered the suspect, who had armed himself with a light machine gun and a pump shotgun. The suspect opened fire on deputies from a barricaded position within the bathroom. After a tense standoff, the SED operators successfully subdued the suspect and took him into custody.
As deputies secured the scene, LSK affiliates, allegedly tipped off by the homeowner, organized an armed assault on law enforcement personnel maintaining the perimeter. At least two individuals armed with automatic weapons opened fire on deputies, resulting in injuries to two deputies and one suspect. The injured deputies were transported to a nearby medical facility, treated for their injuries, and released. The suspect involved in the assault was apprehended and faces multiple charges.
Charges Filed:
The homeowner has been charged with the following:- WF03 - Possession of a Class 2 Firearm
- WF04 - Possession of a Class 3 Firearm
- WM03 - Criminal Use of Weapon Modifications
- SF02 - Attempted Murder of a Government Employee
- DM04 - Possession of a Controlled Substance while Armed
- WF03 - Possession of a Class 2 Firearm
- WM03 - Criminal Use of Weapon Modifications
- SF02 - Attempted Aggravated Murder of a Government Employee
- NM03 - Unlawful Assembly
- GM19 - Face Concealment (b)
- DM03 - Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Substance
- DM04 - Possession of a Controlled Substance while Armed
The following items were seized during the operation. The estimated total value of the confiscated items is over $900,000.
- 35 units of drugs
- 1885 rounds of various types of ammunition
- 24 Class 1 firearms
- 31 Class 2 firearms
- 2 Class 3 firearms
- 9 weapon modifications
- 1 piece of armor
- 5 units of drug manufacturing material
"The Sheriff’s Investigation Bureau is dedicated to keeping illegal weapons and drugs off the streets. This operation was the result of extensive investigative work, and it sends a clear message that criminal activity will not go unchecked. Every firearm seized is one less threat to public safety, and every drug confiscated is one less danger to our community. We will continue working tirelessly to disrupt criminal networks and hold offenders accountable."
Report Suspicious Activity – Earn Rewards Through the LSSD Bounty Program
The Los Santos Sheriff’s Department encourages all citizens to report any suspicious activity or information regarding illegal firearms, narcotics, or organized crime. Those providing valuable intelligence may be eligible for rewards through the LSSD Bounty Program.
For more details, visit: LSSD Bounty Program.
###For Information, Contact:
Deputy Sheriff II Tim Sutton
Community Relations Deputy, Sheriff's Information Division
Los Santos County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Information Division
Los Santos County Sheriff's Department
Procopio Promenade 1, Paleto Bay
Los Santos, SA, 909
