DATE/TIME: September 24, 2022 / 11:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: Child Endangerment, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Criminal Threats
LOCATION: 14700 block of Eucalyptus Street, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Cody Johnston (31), Hesperia Resident; Vanessa Alvarez (31), Hesperia Resident
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On September 24, 2022, at about 11:00 PM, deputies from the Hesperia Sheriff’s station were dispatched to the 14700 block of Eucalyptus Street regarding an assault with a deadly weapon that occurred at a residence.
During the preliminary investigation, deputies contacted three victims, who reported they mutually agreed to meet with the two suspects, Cody Johnston and Vanessa Alvarez, to settle a loan debt. Upon arriving at the incident location, a fight between the victims and suspects ensued in front of the residence. Johnston produced a firearm, physically assaulted the three victims, and then discharged the firearm in a negligent manner toward the victims, who fled the area.
On Monday, September 26, 2022, a search warrant was served at the suspect’s residence. During the search warrant, deputies seized illegal narcotics and firearms, one believed to have been the firearm used in the assault. Johnston and Alvarez were both arrested without incident and booked into the High Desert Detention Center for Child Endangerment. Johnston was additionally booked for Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Criminal Threats. Additional narcotics possession charges will be submitted to the District Attorney's office for consideration. A 5-year-old child in Johnston and Alverez's care was removed from the home and released to the custody of Child Protective Services.
Refer: Deputy A. Prince / Detective R. Oakleaf
Station: Hesperia Sheriff's Station
Phone No. (760) 947-1500
Case No. 192206663
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
