National Teen Driver Safety Week

October 20, 2020

October, Press Releases for 2020, Victorville

Teach Teen Drivers the Rules of the Road to Keep Them Safe National Teen Driver Safety Week This week (Oct. 18-24) is National Teen Driver Safety Week, and Victorville Police Department is encouraging parents to discuss the importance of safe driving habits with their teens as newly licensed drivers. This week, and every week, we want parents to get involved with their teen’s new responsibilities as a driver and help them understand the rules of the road. New drivers will…

Oct. 5-12 is Distracted Driving Awareness Week

October 7, 2020

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October, Press Releases for 2020, Victorville

Put Down the Phone and Just Drive: Oct. 5-12 is Distracted Driving Awareness Week Despite the risks of phone use while driving, many California drivers continue to violate California’s hands-free cell phone law. In support of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) U Drive. U Text. U Pay. high-visibility enforcement campaign, Victorville Police Department reminds drivers to put down the phone when you drive. The week of October 8 to October 12, Victorville Police Department will join other law…

Victorville- Murder Investigation

July 20, 2020

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July, Press Releases for 2020, Victorville

DATE/TIME: Friday, July 17, 2020 10:42 a.m. INCIDENT: Murder Investigation LOCATION: 15400 block of Park Avenue East, Victorville VICTIM: Lori Lynn Kyler, age 50 a transient of Victorville SUSPECT: Typrice Freeman, age 36 a transient of Victorville SUMMARY: UPDATE: Monday, July 20, 2020 Through investigation, Homicide Detectives identified Typrice Freeman as the suspect involved in the Murder of Lori Kyler. On Sunday, July 19, at approximately 4:00 a.m., a deputy from the Victorville Police Department located Freeman in…

Critical Missing: Tobias Justin Chilton of Victorville

July 20, 2020

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July, Press Releases for 2020, Victorville

DATE: July 19, 2020 INCIDENT: Critical Missing Juvenile LOCATION: Mimi Road, Victorville MISSING: Tobias Justin Chilton, 13-years old SUMMARY: On July 19, 2020, at approximately 1:45pm, Tobias Chilton told his father he was going for a bicycle ride around their neighborhood. When he did not return approximately 30 minutes later, Tobias’ father went looking for him. He found Tobias’ bicycle a couple of blocks from their home, on Luna Road, but was not able to find his son. Deputies…

Death Investigation

June 15, 2020

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June, Press Releases for 2020, Victorville

DATE/TIME: May 31, 2020/7:07 a.m. INCIDENT: Death Investigation LOCATION: Homeless encampment between Circle Drive and Victor Street, Victorville VICTIM: Malcolm Harsch, African American male, 38 years of age SUMMARY: On May 31st at 7:07 a.m., Sheriff’s dispatch received a 911 call from a female saying her boyfriend hanged himself. Deputies from the Victorville Police Department and medical aid responded to the vacant lot, which is a dirt field between Circle Drive and Victor Street. The caller said…

Victorville- Armed Robbery

January 15, 2020

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January, Press Releases for 2020, Victorville

DATE/TIME: January 14, 2020 INCIDENT: Armed Robbery LOCATION: Franky’s Smoke Shop, 15500 block of Village Dr, Victorville SUSPECT(S): Dean Sutherland, 20-year old Victorville resident Kevin Vasquez, 22-year old Victorville resident Juvenile, 16-year old male resident of Victorville Michael Gonzalez, 21-year old Apple Valley resident VICTIM(S): Confidential SUMMARY: On January 8, 2020, at approximately 6:40 pm, three male suspects entered Franky’s Smoke Shop and demanded money from the employees, while holding them at gunpoint. After taking the money the suspects fled…

Victorville- Criminal Threats

November 21, 2019

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November, Press Releases for 2019, Victorville

DATE/ TIME OF INCIDENT: Thursday, November 21, 2019 11:22am INCIDENT: CRIMINAL THREATS LOCATION: Mojave River Academy, 12384 Palmdale Road #201, Victorville SUSPECT: Joseph Narvaes, 18 years-old, resident of Adelanto SUMMARY: On Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 11:22 am, deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station received a call regarding threats made by a student at Mojave River Academy. Mojave River Academy, which is a charter school under the direction of the Adelanto School District, is located at 12384 Palmdale Road…

Victorville- Possession of a Destructive Device

November 21, 2019

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November, Press Releases for 2019, Victorville

DATE/TIME: November 20, 2019 / 1:22 pm INCIDENT: Possession of a Destructive Device LOCATION: 15000 Hook Blvd., Victorville SUSPECT(S): 14-year old male SUMMARY: On November 20, 2019, deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to Hook Jr. High School for report of an explosion. Within minutes of arriving, deputies discovered a 14-year old student had lit an M80 and dropped it in a trash can. The device exploded, making a loud sound and sending trash and debris flying into the…

Victorville- Robbery

October 9, 2019

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October, Press Releases for 2019, Victorville

DATE/TIME: October 8, 2019 / 6:55pm INCIDENT: Robbery, Carrying a Concealed Dirk or Dagger, Threatening Crime with Intent to Terrorize, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felon in Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Controlled Substance While Armed LOCATION: Desert area near Cottonwood and Pahute Avenues, Victorville SUSPECT: Sidney Jackson, 55-year old transient VICTIM: 38-year old female, transient SUMMARY: On October 8, 2019, deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to an armed robbery in the desert area, near Cottonwood…

Victorville- Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Peace Officer

October 9, 2019

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October, Press Releases for 2019, Victorville

DATE/TIME: October 8, 2019 / 10:54 pm INCIDENT: Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Peace Officer, Attempting to Take a Firearm from a Peace Officer, Resisting an Officer LOCATION: 11800 block of Pepperwood Street, Victorville SUSPECT: Dashean Antwan Wages, 26-year old Victorville resident VICTIM: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy SUMMARY: On October 8, 2019, a deputy with the Victorville Police Department was dispatched to a disturbance call in the 11800 block of Pepperwood Street. The caller heard fighting and…