Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 5:33 pm

INCIDENT: Evading a Peace Officer

LOCATION: Pahute Road and Kiowa Road, Apple Valley, CA

SUSPECT(S): Joseph Andre Venegas, a 34-year-old resident of Apple Valley

SUMMARY: On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 5:33 pm, Deputy Daniel Ponce with the Apple Valley Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Joseph Venegas, known to have an active felony warrant. Venegas failed to yield, and a pursuit ensued.

During the 5 mile pursuit, Venegas drove at excessive speeds through residential neighborhoods, ran multiple stop signs, and drove on the wrong side of the road. Venegas ultimately crashed into a parked car and fled on foot. With the assistance of Sheriff’s Aviation, Venegas was seen entering a residence in the 16000 block of Osage Road. Out of fear for the safety of the residents, the house was cleared, and a search was conducted. Venegas was found hiding in the garage, where he was taken into custody without incident.

Venegas was booked into High Desert Detention Center on the felony no-bail warrant and for felony evading. He is scheduled to appear in the Victorville Superior Court on March 4, 2021.


Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy Daniel Ponce at the Apple Valley Police Department at (760) 240-7400 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: Jackie Alban, Media Relations

Station: Apple Valley Police Department

Phone No. (760) 240-7400

Case No. 182101078

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department