Search Warrants Served for Ongoing Attempted Murder Investigations
Date:
10/20/2009 (Last updated: 10/21/2009)Summary:
YPD Investigations Division, with the assistance of the Special Enforcement Team, served three warrants this morning in reference to two connected Attempted Murder InvestigationsContact:
YPD Investigations Division, with the assistance of the Special Enforcement Team, served three warrants this morning in reference to two connected Attempted Murder Investigations; one which occurred at 5th Street and 17th Ave on 5-11-09 at about 0126 hours, and the other that occurred at 4593 W. 17th Ln. on 6-9-09 at about 2205 hours.
The warrants were served in the 600 block S. 20th Ave., 400 blook N. Figueroa, and 500 block S. 41st Drive.
As a result of the service of the warrants Hector Contreras, age 17 and Edgar Gutierrez, age 17 were arrested for multiple counts of Attempted 1st Degree Murder and Participating in a Criminal Street Gang. Multiple weapons to include a handgun and several rifles, illegal drugs, and stolen property were recovered as well.
This investigation is ongoing and YPD is still looking for 17 year old suspect Adrian Covarrubias, aka “Knockout”. He is described as a Hispanic male, 5-10 tall, with thin build and slicked back black hair. Below is a picture of Covarrubias. If anyone has any information regarding his location or these investigations please contact Detective D. Kohmetscher or Detective M. Wilcher at (928) 373-4670. If you wish to remain anonymous please call 78-Crime.
Photo: Adrian Covarrubias AKA "Knockout"
