DATE/TIME: Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 12:33 a.m.
INCIDENT: Assault with a Deadly Weapon
LOCATION: 21000 Block of State Hwy 18 in the Town of Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): Eric Marquez, 34-year-old San Bernardino Resident
VICTIM(S): 54-year-old Male Resident of Apple Valley
UPDATE: On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, detectives with the Apple Valley Police Department identified Eric Marquez, a 34-year-old San Bernardino resident, as the suspect in this case. Marquez is currently in custody at Central Detention Center for an unrelated charge and was booked for the additional charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
We want to thank the community for their assistance.
SUMMARY: The Apple Valley Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in identifying a suspect wanted for an assault.
On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at approximately 12:33 a.m., deputies from the Apple Valley Police Department were dispatched to the 21000 block of State Hwy 18 for an assault with a deadly weapon report. The victim was parked at the location when the suspect approached him and began yelling. The suspect then proceeded to stab the victim.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 30-32 years-old, approximately 6 feet tall, 170 lbs., with short brown hair and a mustache. He was last seen wearing glasses, black shoes, blue jeans, a black/white Dodger jersey, and a black Dodger baseball cap.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Arreola at the Apple Valley Police Department at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Jackie Alban, Media Relations
Station: Apple Valley Police Department
Phone No. (760) 240-7400
Case No. 182203442
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
