DATE/TIME: July 2, 2019/2:11 pm
INCIDENT: Resist Executive Officer
Annoy/Molest Victim Under 18
LOCATION: Apple Valley Civic Center / Aquatic
Center
SUSPECT: Steven Basulto, age 28 a resident of
Hesperia
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, July 2nd, at
approximately 2:11 pm Deputy Tyler Loup of the Apple Valley Police Department
was flagged down by citizens at the Apple Valley Aquatic Center. Deputy Loup
was advised that a white male subject was in the pool area allegedly attempting
to touch children inappropriately. Loup spoke with several adult patrons of the
Aquatic Center, who pointed out the subject, later identified as Steven
Basulto, as the person attempting to touch the children.
As the deputy attempted to speak to Basulto, he
acted began acting erratically and refused to answer any questions. As the
deputy attempted to detain Basulto and place him in handcuffs. Basulto became
physically combative and during the struggle to handcuff Basulto, he bit the
deputy’s hand, causing injury to his finger. Additional deputies responded and
were able to safely detain Basulto without further incident. Deputy Loup was
transported to the hospital to be treated for his injury.
The investigation is ongoing, Basulto was booked
at the High Desert Detention Center for assault and resisting an executive
officer. Anyone with information regarding this incident are encouraged to
contact Deputy Tyler McGee at (760)240-7400.
Refer: Sergeant Michael Sandlin or Deputy Tyler
McGee
Station: Apple Valley Station
Phone No. (760)240-7400
Case No. 181903105
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
