Redding probationer arrested after SINTF investigation

REDDING — Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force agents arrested a Redding probationer after a search of the man’s residence and property uncovered multiple weapons, ammunition, narcotics, and a ballistic vest. The search that led to the man’s arrest happened Monday evening July, 22, on WindSong Lane, off Old Alturas Rd. south of SR-299E.

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At around 6:30 p.m.,  agents with the Shasta Interagency Narcotics Task Force went to the WindSong Lane residence to conduct a probation compliance check on Eric Scott Brown, 35, of Redding, SINTF officials reported after the incident and Brown’s arrest.

“Brown is currently on felony probation for a firearm related offense,” explained SINTF. “Brown failed to make his presence known upon initial contact, but was later found inside a travel trailer and detained.”

While conducting a probation search SINTF agents seized secen firearms, ammunition, narcotics and drug-related paraphernalia, and a ballistic vest. SINTF photo

While searching the travel trailer where Brown was found hiding, SINTF agents discovered “a large quantity of ammunition in many different calibers,” SINTF reported. Agents also found methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and numerous firearms along with their holsters and cases.

“Based on Brown’s probation status and consent from the property owners, a more thorough search was conducted,” explained SINTF officials

During their search, agents then found a total seven firearms; including four rifles, two shotguns, and a revolver. Agents also discovered and seized additional ammunition, and a ballistic vest.

Based on their investigation, SINTF agents arrested Eric Brown, 35, of Redding. SINTF photo

Agents later determined that one of the recovered firearms was stolen, while several others had the serial numbers obliterated and removed.

Based on their investigation, SINTF agents arrested Brown and he was later booked into Shasta County Jail on suspicion of possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of ammunition by a felon, possession of a ballistic vest by a felon, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

“SINTF will also be filing additional charges against Brown,” according to officials.

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Trevor Montgomery, 47, moved last year to the Intermountain area of Shasta County from Riverside County and runs Riverside County News Source and Shasta County News Source. Additionally, he writes for several other news organizations; including Riverside County based newspapers, Valley News, The Valley Chronicle, and Anza Valley Outlook; as well as Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County and Mountain Echo in Shasta County.

Trevor spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg, breaking his back, and suffering both spinal cord and brain injuries in an off-duty accident. (Click here to see segment of Discovery Channel documentary of Trevor’s accident.)

During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations; including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center, and Lake Elsinore Station; along with other locations.

Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, and Personnel/Background Investigations. He finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator and was a court-designated expert in child abuse and child sex-related crimes.

Trevor has been married for more than 28 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and his “fluid family” includes 13 children and 15 – but soon to be 16 – grandchildren.