DATE/TIME: Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 1:35 a.m.
INCIDENT: Felony Evading, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Felon in Possession of a Firearm
LOCATION: 20000 block of Bear Valley Road in the Town of Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): Francis Jared Pusok, 38-year-old resident of Apple Valley
VICTIM(S): 25-year-old male
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 1:35 a.m., deputies from the Apple Valley Police Department responded to a business in the 20000 block of Bear Valley Road for a report of an assault.
Upon arrival, deputies learned the suspect, later identified as Francis Pusok, assaulted the clerk, and fled the location. Deputy Dominguez observed Pusok’s vehicle in the area and attempted a traffic stop but Pusok did not yield, and a pursuit ensued. During the 4.6-mile pursuit, Pusok showed disregard for public safety when he failed to stop at posted stop signs, drove into opposing lanes, reached speeds of over 90 miles per hour in residential neighborhoods, and drove head-on towards deputies multiple times. The pursuit ended near Tussing Ranch Road and Navajo Road when Pusok crossed over the train tracks at a high rate of speed, causing his vehicle to roll. Pusok sustained injuries during the collision and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. During the clean-up of the crash site, a handgun was located.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy Dominguez 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 you may leave the 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. 182205763
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
