DATE/TIME: April 20, 2025 / 8:00 a.m.
INCIDENT: Robbery, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Short Barrel Rifle, Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine, Felon in Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of a Machine Gun
LOCATION: 15689 Bear Valley Road, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Davon Burson, 21-year-old, resident of Victorville
SUMMARY: On April 20, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., deputies with the Hesperia Police Department responded to Royal Liquor, located at 15689 Bear Valley Road in the city of Hesperia, reference a reported armed robbery. Upon deputies arrival, it was learned the suspect pointed a firearm at a store clerk and demanded money. The suspect threatened to harm the clerk if the clerk did not comply. The suspect took $100 and fled the location. Deputies were able to identify the suspect, and an arrest warrant was issued.
On April 21, 2025, at approximately 12:22 a.m., deputies located the suspect’s vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The suspect, identified as Davon Burson, 21-year-old, resident of Victorville, was taken into custody.
A search warrant was conducted on Burson’s residence. A short barrel rifle, sub-machine gun, 9mm magazine and various ammunition were located. Burson is a felon and is prohibited from being in possession of firearms and ammunition.
Burson was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center for PC211-Robbery, PC29800(a)(1)-Felon in Possession of a Firearm, PC33215-Possession of a Short Barrel Rifle, PC32310(a)-Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine, PC30305(a)(1)-Felon in Possession of Ammunition, and PC32625(a)-Possession of a Machine gun.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Hesperia Police Department at (760) 947-1500 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Amanda Paslak, Community/Media Relations
Station: Hesperia Police Department
Phone No. (760) 947-1500
Case No. 192502273
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
