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J. Capacete #2998 Search Warrant SAPD 23-07962 Page 9 of 10 Based on the aforementioned reasons, I believe there is probable cause that Melgarejo’’s DNA will be located on the 9MM handgun possessed by Melgarejo during the Officer Involved Shooting and collected at the crime scene. Your Affiant believes there is probable cause to search the Apple IPhone belonging to Melgarejo as it will be evidence related to the possession of a firearm and involvement of the “BISHOP” criminal street gang. Additionally, based on your Affiant’s training, experience, and conversations that your Aff iant has had with victims, witnesses, suspects in crimes, as well as other law enforcement officers, and/or reports that your Affiant has read, your Affiant is familiar with the methods utilized by suspects to communicate before, during, and after the commission of crimes. Your Affiant is aware that suspects, co-conspirators, victims, and witnesses often communicate with other persons and/or each other through electronic devices and means including, but not limited to, social media applications prior to, during, and after the commission of crimes. Moreover, data from cellular phone devices and/or social media accounts may demonstrate the suspects’ proximity to the location of the crime and reveal actions or communication the suspect(s) made with accomplices and/or other potential suspect(s). Additionally, suspect(s) may erase or delete text profiles, accounts, messages, call logs, videos, and other information from cellular phone devices and/or social media accounts in order to conceal information that may be relevant to the crime and its pursuant investigation. Your Affiant therefore believes that information contained on the cellular phone devices seized from the vehicle will contain direct evidence related to this case, such as additional suspect information and/or accomplice information, as well as information pertaining to the attempted murder investigation. Based on the information provided, I believe a search of the Apple IPhone with clear case device will provide valuable evidence regarding the involvement of Melgarejo to this investigation. Based on the aforementioned reasons, I believe there is probable cause that Melgarejo’s blood vial(s) of “pre- transfusion blood” will show that he also was under the influence of alcohol during the commission of the attempted murder on the Santa Ana Police Officers. I believe probable cause exists that Melgarejo’s “pre- transfusion” blood vial contains evidence of the presence of alcohol, which will assist in determining Melgarejo’s mental state during the commission of the crime. Based upon the aforementioned facts and circumstances, I have reasonable cause to believe that grounds for the issuance of a Search Warrant exist, as set forth in Section 1524 of the California Penal Code, I pray that a Search W arrant be issued based upon the aforementioned facts, for the seizure of said property, or any part thereof, good cause being shown thereof, and the same be brought before this Magistrate or