Hesperia man, woman arrested after allegedly impersonating sheriff's deputies

A Hesperia man and woman suspected of impersonating deputies and robbing homes were arrested earlier this week, and authorities are seeking out people the pair may have stopped.

Bobby Bohannon, 34, and Kayden Cotter, 19, were both booked into county jail Tuesday after gang deputies served a search warrant at a motel in the 14300 block of Main Street, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said.

Bohannon and Cotter were stopped that day driving a silver Ford F-150 with a California license plate reading 76969C.

Authorities said the vehicle was found “equipped with an audible siren and law enforcement style, forward-facing lights.”

“A search of Bohannon and Cotter’s motel room resulted in the recovery of multiple police style vests, various replica law enforcement badges, a 9mm pistol, an AR-15 style rifle, methamphetamine, and marijuana,” the sheriff’s department said.

Officials added that they believe the pair could be involved in “recent home invasion robberies.”

Bohannon and Cotter were scheduled for an arraignment Thursday in Victorville.

Both face numerous charges, including possession of a controlled substance while armed, possession of an assault weapon and impersonating a peace officer, according to court records.

Hearing information was not immediately available to show if Bohannon or Cotter attended their hearings or entered any pleas.

They were both being held in county jail in lieu of $50,000 bail as of Thursday afternoon.

Authorities said investigators would like anyone stopped by Bohannon or Cotter, or anyone who may have further information about this case, to contact Deputy J. Zeman with the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division at 909-380-8400.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or leave information at www.wetip.com.

Daily Press reporter Martin Estacio may be reached at 760-955-5358 or MEstacio@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on Twitter @DP_mestacio.