from The San Bernardino County Sun
Self-described ‘Mad Max’ found with illegal weapons — including sawed off shotgun — in Barstow
A sawed-off shotgun was among the items seized Thursday night, June 22,from Jack Lee Ernest, 39, of Barstow, who fashioned himself after Mad Max. Brass knuckles and two knives were also seized.Courtesy of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
BARSTOW >> A Barstow man on a quad claiming to be “Mad Max” was arrested Thursday night after they found a cache of illegal weapons including a sawed-off shotgun, officials said.
Jack Lee Ernest, 39, had several weapons, including brass knuckles, two knives — which deputies say “Ernest had positioned for tactical access” — and the shotgun, according to San Bernardino County sheriff’s Barstow station officials.
Around 11 p.m., Deputy Kenneth Bubier noticed someone riding a quad in the area of Old Highway 58 and Leona Road, according to a news release.
Because of the late hour, Bubier attempted to pull over the rider, later identified as Ernest, officials said.