DATE/TIME: March 28, 2023 / 4:21 am
INCIDENT: PC 220(a) – Assault with Intent to Rape
PC 220(b) – Assault with Intent to Rape in Burglary
PC 261(a)(2) – Rape by Force or Fear
PC 286 (C)(2)(A) – Sodomy by Force, Violence or Fear
PC 287(C)(2)(A) – Oral Copulation Using Force or Injury
PC 368(b)(1) – Elder Abuse
PC 459 - Burglary
LOCATION: 20300 Block of Thunderbird Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT: Willie Clarence Rush III, 22-years-old, Resident of Apple Valley
VICTIM: Confidential
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 4:21 a.m., deputies were dispatched to investigate a rape that occurred in the 20300 block of Thunderbird Road. Deputies arrived on scene and found an elderly victim who had been assaulted and raped.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where they received medical treatment and was later released from the hospital.
During the investigation deputies and detectives learned the suspect broke into the victim’s home and assaulted and raped the victim. Investigators developed leads and the suspect was identified as Willie Clarence Rush III. Rush was arrested on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, and booked at High Desert Detention Center. Rush is currently being held in lieu of $2,000,000 bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kevin Riberich at Apple Valley Police Department, 760-240-7400. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Pam Hoffman
Station: Apple Valley
Phone No. (760) 240-7400
Case No. 182301580
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
