Alvin Mays Arrested for the July Attempted Murder of an Adelanto Man
DATE/TIME: Monday, July 25, 2022, at 5:22 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 664/187: ATTEMPTED MURDER
LOCATION: 11300 Block of Lee Ave., Adelanto
VICTIM: 44 year-old male, resident of Adelanto
SUSPECT: Alvin Mays, 39 years-old, resident of Adelanto
SUMMARY: On Monday, July 25, 2022, deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a 911 call in the 11300 block of Lee Avenue in Adelanto.
According to the caller, someone had a knife at the location. When deputies arrived, they found a 44 year-old male victim with severe cuts to both arms. The victim was transported to a local hospital. Through the investigation, deputies learned Alvin Mays was the possible suspect. Deputy L. Torres wrote a search warrant for May’s residence in the 11300 block of Lee Avenue. Deputies located a knife with blood on the blade, as well as clear signs of a struggle. An arrest warrant was issued for Alvin Mays.
On Monday, September 12, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Deputy C. Alfred located a blue GMC Envoy, believed to belong to Alvin Mays, on Bartlett Avenue near Jonathan Street in Adelanto. Mays turned north on Jonathan Street and accelerated at a high rate of speed. Deputy Alfred activated his overhead lights and conducted a traffic stop. Mays pulled over, exited the vehicle, and quickly started walking towards an apartment complex but was taken into custody without incident.
Mays was booked at High Desert Detention Center. He is currently being held in lieu of 1,000,000.00 bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy C. Alfred, 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. 242201739
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
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