LAPD/ATF Gun Violence Reduction Task Force (GVRTF) Arrest Announcement NR23002ml

Studio City: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations-West Bureau LAPD/ATF Gun Violence Reduction Task Force have arrested a suspect for Assault with a Deadly Weapon -ADW with a (Firearm) in addition to be a Parolee at large.

On December 29, 2022, the LAPD/ATF Gun Violence Reduction Task Force was investigating a suspect related to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) investigation and Parolee at large. Ultimately, a search warrant of a residence was authored by the joint taskforce (ATF/LAPD) and granted by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge.

On January 4, 2023, the LAPD/ATF Gun Violence Reduction Task Force conducted a search warrant service at the suspects’ residence located in the 4000 block of Sunswept Drive in Studio City. During the search, investigators located several assault rifles, handguns, and 3 firearm suppressors, high-capacity magazines, assault rifle building parts/components, and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

Investigators identified the suspects as:

Deavonte Kimble, a 30-year-old (DOB: 07/29/1992) male, was booked for California Penal Code 245(a)(2) – ADW with a Firearm under booking # 6529331.  The bail amount has been set at $310,000.00, however bail has been revoked due to the suspect’s parole status. The suspect is a resident of Los Angeles.

Max Lord, a 31-year-old (DOB: 02/08/1992) male, was booked for California Penal Code 30605, Possession of Assault Rifles under booking # 6529339. Bail has been set at $35,000.00. The suspect is a resident of Los Angeles.

Anyone with additional information can contact The Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations-West Bureau LAPD/ATF Gun Violence Reduction Task Force Detective II Smith at (213) 473-0408. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1- 877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org . Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.