Drug Bust in Desert Hot Springs

CREATED Nov. 8, 2011

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He was a known felon and after weeks of investigation the Riverside County Gang Task Force served a search warrant in a Desert Hot Springs.

 They found assault weapons and methamphetamine, the man arrested, a known gang member with a significant criminal record. Authorities say they've been working on the case for several weeks.

The man arrested is Kenneth Steward. He was arrested early this morning at a home in Desert Hot Springs. Riverside County Sheriffs found 3 assault weapons and half a pound of methamphetamine.

Steward was taken to Indio Jail. His charges include drug trafficking and illegal weapons posession. The investigation is on going.