DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 9:21 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 69: RESISTING/ OBSTRUCTING A PEACE OFFICER
PC 451(B): ARSON OF AN INHABITED STRUCTURE
PC 273.5(A): SPOUSAL ABUSE
LOCATION: 20500 Block of Canaille Drive, Apple Valley
SUSPECT: T.J. Williams, 38 years-old, resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY: On September 17, 2022, at 9:21 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at the 20500 block of Canaille Drive in Apple Valley, where T.J. Williams and his girlfriend were allegedly fighting at the location.
Upon arrival, Deputy A. Schwingel located Williams naked in the front yard of the residence. Williams ran inside the residence and retrieved a rifle, however, he dropped the rifle and began to comply with deputies as they gave orders. When Schwingel attempted to detain him, Williams ran into the residence and set it on fire. Williams fled the residence through the rear door and fought with deputies when they attempted to detain him. The residence sustained major damage from the fire. The victim escaped the fire without injury.
Williams was found to be on active parole. Williams was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center where he is currently being held without bail on a parole hold.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy A. Schwingel, 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. 072203246
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
