CRIME & SAFETY
Person killed in hit-and-run along Johnson Road in Phelan
A body was found along the side of Johnson Road in Phelan following an apparent hit-and-run collision on Thursday morning, authorities said. The body was first reported shortly after 7 a.m. along Johnson between Phelan and Nielson roads, according to California Highway Patrol logs. A portion of one of the legs was missing from...
Phelan Man, Suspected of Assault with Deadly Weapon, Arrested in Vidal Junction, Officials Say
In a desert hideaway, a man desired by the law was cuffed, with deputies putting an end to a search that spanned the dusty expanse of Vidal Junction, CA. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department confirmed the arrest of Tyler Gustafson, a 42-year-old Phelan resident, wanted on a felony warrant for assaulting with a deadly weapon.
Adelanto traffic stop leads to arrest of federal fugitive, seizure of gun and drugs
What began as a routine traffic stop in Adelanto this week led to the arrest of a federal fugitive, along with the seizure of a loaded handgun and an "extensive amount" of fentanyl-laced ecstasy pills, authorities said. A deputy from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department's Victor Valley Station stopped...
Hesperia crime logs for the month of April 2024
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) –On April 13, 2024, at about 9:44 pm, deputies responded to the 9700 block of Cataba Road reference a reported theft that was later determined to be a robbery. Sheriff’s spokeswoman Amanda Paslak told VVNG, “Upon deputies arrival it was learned, the victims were at the location with the suspect. The suspect later pointed a firearm at the victim and threatened the victim. The suspect took the victims personal belongings and fled the location.” The investigation is ongoing.
Investigation into vehicle burglary leads to arrest of Rancho Cucamonga man and woman
An investigation into a vehicle burglary led to the arrest of a Rancho Cucamonga man and woman, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. On April 25 at about 11:30 a.m., a victim’s vehicle was burglarized in a parking lot at 3290 Chino Hills Parkway in Chino Hills.
Suspect arrested after high-speed pursuit through Apple Valley ends with crash in Hesperia
A man already being sought on felony arrest warrant was arrested this week after leading Apple Valley deputies on a high-speed chase that ended with a crash in Hesperia, authorities said. Maurice Bowman, 27, of Victorville, was booked on suspicion of evading police with reckless disregard for public safety, San...
UPDATE: 79-Year-Old Woman Found Safe
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The Hesperia Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find Donzer Henry, a 79-year-old woman who has been reported missing. Henry left the Foremost Senior Campus, where she resides, between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The senior community is located at 17581 Sultana Street in Hesperia.
Distracted Southern California driver slams into wreckage of earlier crash
Four people were hospitalized after a distracted driver slammed into the wreckage of an earlier crash between a pickup truck and a cyclist, authorities announced Wednesday. The first crash occurred at around 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of Main Street and I Avenue in Hesperia, according to a news release from the San Bernardino […]
Police Blotter: May 3, 2024
Claremont Police Department officers responded at 10:58 p.m. to a call regarding someone who had damaged the window and taillights of a car outside the Claremont Palms Apartments, 750 W. San Jose Ave. Arriving officers were given a description of the suspect. Police said Mercedez Padilla, 32, of Grand Terrace, returned to the location and admitted to damaging the car. She was subsequently arrested for felony vandalism, taken to CPD jail for booking, and released with a citation to appear in Pomona Superior Court.
Second Collision Occurs on Main Street as Deputies Investigate a Bicycle vs Vehicle Accident
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — In the early hours of May 1, 2024, two separate traffic incidents occurred on Main Street in Hesperia, involving a bicycle and two vehicles, leading to various degrees of injury for those involved. The initial accident happened at approximately 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of...
Firefighters extinguish fire which threatened apartments in Rancho Cucamonga
Firefighters extinguished a fire which had threatened an apartment complex in Rancho Cucamonga on April 30, according to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District. At 11:50 a.m., the Fire District received reports of smoke seen in the area of Foothill Boulevard and Vineyard Avenue. Upon arrival, crews found a 100 x 100 foot spot fire that was spreading, causing an immediate structure threat.
Rider Killed When Motorcycle Collides with SUV in Good Hope
A 44-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle collided with an SUV that turned in front of him on Highway 74 in Good Hope, authorities said Friday. The fatality occurred shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday on the westbound 74 at Betty Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officer Mike...
Sheriff's Department joins Army program to fast track soldiers into law enforcement careers
San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus signed an agreement with the U.S. Army on Thursday linking the organizations in a program meant to fast track soldiers into law enforcement careers upon the completion of their military service. Following a signing ceremony in front of an audience of students at Rancho...
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