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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
Thursday December 30th, 2021 :: 06:28 p.m. PST

Advisory

Wrightwood Resident Todd Smith Arrested for Murder in the Shooting Death of Lesa Smith

DATE/TIME: December 29, 2021, 5:15 p.m.

INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation

LOCATION: 500 block of Lark Road, Wrightwood

SUSPECT(S): Todd Smith, 61-year-old resident of Wrightwood

VICTIM(S): Lesa Smith, 61-year-old resident of Wrightwood

SUMMARY: On December 29, 2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to the 500 block of Lark Road for an unknown problem. Upon arrival, deputies detained Todd Smith and discovered his wife, Lesa Smith, in the garage of the home suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite medical aid rendered by deputies and emergency medical personnel, Lesa was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators with Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, responded and assumed the investigation.

Through investigation, it was determined Smith shot and killed Lesa inside their home. Smith was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for PC 187(a)-Murder.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Robert Ripley, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

Refer: Detective R. Ripley or Sergeant J. Giles

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. (909) 387-3589

Case No.   DR#072104271      H#2021-165

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301

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