DATE/TIME: November 3, 2022, at approximately 6:37 a.m.
INCIDENT: Assault With Deadly Weapon, False Imprisonment, Domestic Violence and Criminal Threats
LOCATION: Hemlock Avenue, Fontana
SUSPECT(S): Victor Rodriguez, 42 years of age, resident of Fontana
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, November 3, 2022, Deputy Stone from the Fontana Sheriff's Station responded to a 9-1-1 call involving a female victim who reported being assaulted with a hammer and knife during a domestic violence incident. Stone located the victim and obtained medical aid for her injuries. Stone learned the person responsible for the violent encounter was the victim's estranged husband, later identified as Victor Rodriguez. Rodriguez used both weapons against the victim and held her against her will overnight inside her residence.
The victim was able to flee the residence the following morning when she reported the incident to police. Stone authored an arrest warrant for Rodriguez and located him the following day, as Rodriguez was headed back to the victim's residence. Rodriguez was transported to West Valley Detention Center, where he was booked for the above charges.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact investigators at the Fontana Sheriff's Station. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy Stone
Station: Fontana Station
Phone No. 909-356-6767
Case No. 032203094
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
