MET
Multi-Enforcement
Team
Make
Arrests
Possession
of Heroin +Felony
Charges
The
Big Bear Sheriff Multi-Enforcement Team
(MET) of the San Bernardino County Sheriff Department, served a search
warrant at a Big Bear City residence, Sunday evening 8:00 P.M. January 27, 2019. An ongoing investigation led Sheriff Deputies
to believe that narcotics sales were taking place at the Glencove Drive in Big
Bear City location.
The
MET Deputies identified Trenton Sypniewski-Siep and Jesse Siep as two of the
subjects at the residence. During the search, Sheriff Deputies found Trenton
Sypniewski-Siep to be in possession of a loaded firearm while being under the
influence of a controlled substance. He was also in possession of other illegal
weapons.
Jesse
Siep was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance and in
possession of paraphernalia. As a result of the search, MET Deputies seized
heroin, scales, and other paraphernalia consistent with the use and sale of
illegal narcotics.
Trenton Sypniewski-Siep was booked into the Big Bear Jail on felony charges of
possessing a controlled substance for sale and being under the influence of a
controlled substance while in possession of a loaded firearm, as well as
possession of unlawful paraphernalia and weapons.
Jesse
Siep was issued a citation on misdemeanor charges of being under the influence
of a controlled substance and possessing unlawful paraphernalia. Additionally,
Jesse Siep was cited for outstanding misdemeanor warrants for vandalism,
possession of burglary tools, and a pending previous charge of possession of
unlawful paraphernalia.
Trenton Sypniewski-Siep remains in custody at West Valley Detention Center in
lieu of $60,000 bail, with an arraignment hearing held January 29, 2019 in San
Bernardino County Superior Court.
Captain Mitch Dattilo
San Bernardino County Sheriff -Big Bear Sheriff
Department
477 Summit Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
909-866-0100 Emergency: 9-1-1
