The Dangers of Ghost Guns: A Disturbing Discovery in Chino Hills Chino Hills, California – A routine probation check led authorities to uncover a cache of weapons and ammunition, resulting in the arrest of two Chino Hills men. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBSD) made the alarming discovery during a search of 30-year-old Hector Torrepaniagua’s residence on Chino Hills Parkway. Torrepaniagua’s roommate, 31-year-old Ruben Acosta, was found to be in possession of multiple weapons and ammunition. Among the weapons seized were unserialized rifles, commonly referred to as “ghost guns.” These firearms, lacking serial numbers, pose a significant challenge for law enforcement agencies as they can be difficult to trace and track. Additionally, Acosta had modified assault rifles, high-capacity magazines, tactical gear, radios, and several hundred rounds of ammunition in his possession. Acosta now faces charges for manufacturing an assault weapon, possession of an assault weapon, and criminal storage of firearms. Shockingly, jail records do not list the criminal storage of firearms charge, raising concerns about the potential risks associated with this oversight. Acosta has been released on bail, and his court appearance is yet to be scheduled. On the other hand, Torrepaniagua has been arrested for possession of ammunition. His bail has been set at $30,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. However, the complications do not end there for Torrepaniagua, as he also faces charges of DUI causing bodily injury, willful child abuse with possible great bodily injury or death, and violating probation. His bail for these charges has been set at $50,000, and he is expected to appear in Rancho Superior Court on Friday. The discovery of these dangerous weapons serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with the proliferation of ghost guns. These untraceable firearms can easily fall into the wrong hands, posing a significant threat to public safety. Law enforcement agencies, legislators, and communities must work together to address this emerging issue to prevent further harm. If you have any information related to this case, please contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department at 909-364-2000. If you prefer to report information anonymously, you can call the WeTip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information at wetip.com. Let us all remain vigilant and united in our efforts to keep our communities safe and free from the dangers posed by illegal firearms.