DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:14 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 664/187: ATTEMPT MURDER
LOCATION: Rodeo Road near Buckthorn Trail, Helendale
SUSPECT: Ryan Bomgaars, 48 years-old, resident of Helendale
VICTIM(S): 46-year-old Male
SUMMARY: On Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:14 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call on Rodeo Road, in Helendale.
Ryan Bomgaars went to his ex-girlfriend’s house and an argument ensued. He left her residence and headed north on Rodeo Road. Bomgaars saw his ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend driving towards him. Bomgaars swerved into oncoming traffic attempting hit the victim's vehicle head on. The victim swerved off the roadway and quickly exited the vehicle. Bomgaars reversed his Ford F150 truck, colliding with the victim and the victim’s vehicle.
Bomgaars left the scene before deputies arrived, leaving the victim laying in the roadway with serious injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital. Ryan Bomgaars was located at a friend’s house in Helendale a short time later and arrested. He is currently being held at High Desert Detention Center in lieu of $1,000,000.00 bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy E. Martinez, 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. 072203241
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
