DATE/TIME: March 4, 2023 / 8:48 p.m.
INCIDENT: Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Evading a Peace Officer with a Disregard for Safety
LOCATION: Bear Valley Road and Amethyst Road, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Steven Sams, 33-year-old Male Resident of Las Vegas, Nevada
VICTIM(S): Confidential Resident of Nevada
SUMMARY: On Friday, March 4, 2023, at approximately 8:48 p.m., Deputy Leos from the Victorville Police Department located a stolen vehicle near Bear Valley Road and Amethyst Road in Victorville. Leos attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver, later identified as Steven Sams, failed to yield and led deputies on a pursuit over five miles into Hesperia.
During the pursuit, Sams drove at high rates of speed, failed to stop at stop signs and stop lights, and crossed into oncoming traffic nearly causing multiple traffic collisions.
The pursuit came to an end near the 8000 block of Three Flags Avenue where Sams parked the vehicle and attempted to walk away. He was arrested and booked into custody for felony possession of a stolen vehicle, and felony evading a peace officer with a disregard for safety. Currently, he is in custody with bail set at $100,000.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact Deputy Leos with the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. 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 website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Tricia Blake, Media Relations
Station: Victorville Police Department
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
Case No. 172302722
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
