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 WeTip 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
