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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
Monday February 7th, 2022 :: 01:42 p.m. PST

Advisory

Phelan Man Arrested for Being Under the Influence After Falsely Reporting His Mother Had Been Shot

DATE/TIME: Thursday, February 3, 2022, 5:46 p.m.

INCIDENT: Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance

LOCATION: Sheep Creek Road/Phelan Road, Phelan

SUSPECT: Matthew Pick, 31 years-old, of Phelan


SUMMARY: On Thursday, February 3, 2022, at 5:45 p.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station received a 911 call from Matthew Pick.  

Pick stated his mom had been shot by gang members and drug into a field. Pick told the dispatcher he was parked on this side of the road near Sheep Creek Road and Phelan Road waiting for his mom to bring him gasoline when the shooting occurred.  

Deputies were able to locate his mom who was safe, not injured, and learned all allegations were false. Matthew Pick was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center. 

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy R. Sanchez, at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station 760-552-6800. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com. 


Refer: Staci Parks

Station: Victor Valley

Phone No. (760) 552-6845

Case No. 242200414

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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