Lucerne Valley Man Leads Deputies on Pursuit Before Being Arrested for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle 
DATE/TIME: Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 1:50 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 496: POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY
VC 2800.2(A): EVADING A PEACE OFFICER
LOCATION: Old Woman Springs Rd./Jingal Rd., Lucerne Valley
SUSPECT: James Wilson, 32 years-old, resident of Lucerne Valley
SUMMARY: On Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 1:50 p.m., Deputy D. McCarter stopped a black Chevy Tahoe for California Vehicle Code violations. During a records check, it was discovered the license plate affixed to the vehicle belonged to a 2003 GMC.
The driver of the vehicle, later identified as James Wilson, pulled into a parking lot and rolled down his window. As Deputy McCarter exited his patrol vehicle, Wilson made a quick U-turn and exited the parking lot. Wilson drove at high rates of speeds, not stopping at intersections, and driving with complete disregard for public safety.
Wilson lost control of the vehicle, causing it to flip. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Departments Aviation Division observed Wilson exit the vehicle and attempt to flee on foot. Wilson was detained and arrested approximately 100 yards from the vehicle. The vehicle Wilson was driving was confirmed stolen out of Hesperia in June 2022.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy D. McCarter, 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. 072204132
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
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