FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 03/19/2026
Ridgecrest Police Arrest Man During Traffic Stop, Seize Firearms and Suspected Narcotics
SUSPECT(S): Wisdom, Kyle Lee-30-year-old male from Ridgecrest
CHARGE(S): PC 29800(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of a Firearm PC 30305(a)(1) – Felon in Possession of Ammunition HS 11370.1(a) – Possession of a Controlled Substance While Armed HS 11379(a) – Transport Controlled Substance HS 11378 – Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale.
On March 16, 2026, Sergeant Pietrangelo and Officer Quiroz with the Ridgecrest Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of W. Wilson Ave. on a vehicle for vehicle code violations.
During the stop, officers contacted the driver, identified as Kyle Lee Wisdom, and determined he had an outstanding arrest warrant. The subject was taken into custody without incident.
Following the arrest, officers conducted a search of the vehicle. During the search, officers located a firearm, a black powder firearm, and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine. Wisdom is a convicted felon and is prohibited from owning firearms/ammunition.
Based on information developed during the investigation, officers obtained a search warrant for a local storage unit. The warrant was approved by a judge, and a subsequent search of the unit resulted in the recovery of a large quantity of ammunition and additional firearm-related items.
All evidence was seized, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Ridgecrest Police Department.
Mario Ysit, Chief of Police