Tractor Theft Investigation in Phelan Leads to Illegal Rifle Discovery; Three Arrested

PHELAN, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A stolen tractor investigation led deputies to the discovery of an illegal firearm and multiple arrests in Phelan, according to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, investigators with the Rural Crimes Task Force followed up on a tractor theft reported in July.

Detectives learned that 19-year-old Hunter Schoales of Santa Ana had rented a tractor online under the name of a defunct business…

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