DATE/TIME: August 18, 2022, 2:57 a.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: 26400 block of Highland Avenue, Highland
SUSPECT(S): Scott Sanders, 42-year-old Transient
VICTIM(S): Joshua Naranjo, 34-year-old Transient
SUMMARY: On August 18, 2022, at approximately 2:57 a.m., deputies from the Highland station responded to St. Bernadine Medical Center for a report of a male stabbing victim. The victim was pronounced deceased a short time later.
Investigators with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division-Homicide Detail assumed the investigation. Investigators learned the stabbing occurred at a gas station in the 26400 block of Highland Avenue. Through investigation, the suspect was identified as Scott Sanders.
Deputies with the Highland station located Sanders just before 8:00 a.m. and transported him to Sheriff’s Headquarters to be interviewed. At the conclusion of the interview, Sanders was arrested and booked at Central Detention Center. He is currently being held without bail at West Valley Detention Center.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Jonathan Ramstad, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Jonathan Ramstad
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#132203332 H#2022-102
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
