Palm Springs, CA

A Palm Springs man was arrested last month after a search warrant led investigators to a cache of firearms, ammunition, and suspected narcotics, according to the Palm Springs Police Department.

On June 17, 2026, at approximately 5 a.m., members of the Palm Springs Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, with assistance from the Desert Regional SWAT Team, served a search warrant at a residence in the 1200 block of Pasatiempo Road.

The warrant stemmed from an ongoing investigation involving David Pringle, 60, a Palm Springs resident. Pringle exited the residence during the operation and was safely detained. No injuries were reported.

A search of the home turned up multiple firearms, including rifles, shotguns, revolvers, and assault-style weapons. Investigators also recovered high-capacity magazines, firearm precursor parts, and thousands of rounds of ammunition in various calibers.

Officers additionally located suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside the residence. The substance was later weighed and tested, showing a presumptive positive result for methamphetamine.

Investigators determined Pringle is a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms, ammunition, and firearm precursor parts. He was arrested and booked at the Palm Springs Police Department on multiple felony charges, including:

• Felon in possession of a firearm
• Possession of assault weapons
• Felon in possession of ammunition
• Possession of large-capacity magazines
• Possession of firearm precursor parts by a prohibited person
• Possession of a controlled substance while armed
• Possession of a controlled substance
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Possession of a controlled substance with prior convictions

Police said the investigation reflects continued efforts by department personnel to remove illegally possessed firearms, ammunition, and narcotics from the community.

Anyone with additional information related to the case is asked to contact the Palm Springs Police Department at 760-327-1441.