DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 12:12 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 417: BRANDISHING A WEAPON
LOCATION: US Highway 138/ US Highway 2, Phelan
SUSPECT: Scott Socea, 46 years-old, Resident of Lancaster
SUMMARY: On Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 12:12 a.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station were asked to assist California Highway Patrol with an accident on US Hwy 138, west of US Highway 2.
The victim was driving on US Hwy 138 with the suspect, Scott Socea, driving in the vehicle directly behind her. Socea felt the victim was driving to slow and passed her. Once in front of the victim, Socea stepped on his breaks and the victim flashed her bright lights at him. Socea then shined a green laser back at the victim’s car and directly into her eyes. The victim was unable to see due to the laser shining directly into her eyes, and rear ended Socea’s vehicle.
The laser was recovered and booked into evidence. Socea was issued a citation to appear in San Bernardino County Superior Court for brandishing a weapon.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy K. Williams, 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. 072203478
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
