Jose Amaya arrested for grand theft auto and reckless driving 
DATE/ TIME OF INCIDENT:Wednesday, September 11, 2019/4:55pm
INCIDENT: Grand Theft Auto/ Disregard for Public Safety
LOCATION: 12000 Air Expressway, Adelanto
SUSPECT(S): Jose Omar Amaya, 30-year-old resident of Pacoima
VICTIM: Female Adult of Adelanto
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 4:55 pm, the victim was standing outside of her running vehicle when the suspect, identified as Jose Omar Amaya, entered the vehicle and drove away, traveling North on US Hwy 395.
The victim’s husband followed the suspect and was able to flag down deputies. Deputies attempted to stop Amaya; however, he accelerated in an attempt to evade. Amaya drove in excess of 120mph, ignoring traffic signals, and nearly struck a pedestrian on the side of the roadway. He had no regard for public safety. Amaya eventually stopped the vehicle and was taken into custody without further incident.
Jose Omar Amaya was booked at the High Desert Detention Center. He is currently being held in lieu of $100,000.00 bail.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact Deputy Escalera at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station, (760) 552-6800. Persons wishing to remain anonymous can report information to WeTip by calling 1-800-78-CRIME, or by accessing the website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Report # 241902205/ 071902862
Phone No: 760-552-6845
JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1