California Private Investigator Arrested Twice for Allegedly Smuggling Drugs in Jail Paperwork
A Southern California private investigator is facing serious criminal charges after jail K-9 units caught him attempting to smuggle narcotics into a detention facility not once, but twice in the exact same month.
West Valley Detention Center administration building in San Bernardino County
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reported that 67-year-old Naum Ware of Ontario, California, was taken into custody following a thorough investigation into contraband crossing into the West Valley Detention Center.
How the K-9 Units Uncovered the Plot
According to investigators, Ware used his specialized credentials as a licensed private investigator to gain access to the facility under the guise of legal visits. However, highly trained narcotics-detection dogs intercepted the illicit operations before the drugs could ever reach the jail population.
The timeline of the legal visits and subsequent busts unfolded rapidly across a two-week span:
- June 9: During a routine legal screening at the facility, a K-9 unit alerted deputies to a suspicious legal envelope brought in by Ware. Investigators discovered hidden narcotics concealed within the legal paperwork.
- June 23: In an incredibly bold move, Ware returned to the West Valley Detention Center. Once again, a narcotics dog alerted handlers to legal envelopes in his possession, uncovering a second batch of hidden drugs.
Legal Implications: In California, bringing drugs or contraband into a correctional facility is a severe felony under Penal Code 4573, carrying steep prison sentences and the immediate revocation of professional licenses.
Ongoing Investigation & Public Appeal
Ware is currently facing multiple felony charges related to the smuggling of controlled substances into a jail facility. Because private investigators frequently visit multiple local facilities, authorities are actively investigating whether Ware has attempted similar smuggling schemes at other Southern California jails.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is urging anyone with additional information regarding Naum Ware or these incidents to contact investigators immediately.
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