DATE/TIME: Monday, February 21, 2022, at 4:14pm
INCIDENT: CARJACKING
LOCATION: 15200 Sheep Creek Road, Phelan
SUSPECT: Christopher Mendez, 25 years-old, of Apple Valley
Jonathan Delaval, 54 years-old, of Grand Terrace
SUMMARY:
On Monday, February 21, 2022, at 4:14pm, deputies responded to a carjacking in the 15200 block of Sheep Creek Road in Phelan.
The suspects, later identified as Christopher Mendez and Jonathan Delaval, drove to a marijuana grow in the 15200 block of Sheep Creek Road, brandished a weapon, and fired a round at two men on the property. Mendez and Delaval then stole the victim’s black Honda Accord.
The suspects fled the location in the stolen Honda and a red Dodge truck. Deputies located the vehicles and attempted to stop them. The vehicles failed to yield, and a pursuit ensued. At the termination of the pursuit, both suspects were taken into custody without further incident.
Deputies located a holster, Glock magazine, and ammunition inside the vehicles. Mendez and Delaval are convicted felons and prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition. They are being held at High Desert Detention Center without bail.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Mora 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. (909) 552-6845
Case No. 072200627
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
