DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 1, 2023, at 12:50 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 18715(a)(1): RECKLESS OR MALICIOUS POSSESSION OF AN EXPLOSIVE DEVICE UPON A PUBLIC HIGHWAY
LOCATION: Southbound lanes of the I-15 freeway, just north of La Mesa exit, in Victorville
SUSPECT: Luis Crespo, 47 years-old, resident of South Gate
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, June 1, 2023, at 12:50 p.m., Deputy V. Stone and Deputy E. Rivera stopped a green Honda Accord travelling in the southbound lanes of the I-15, for expired registration.
The driver of the vehicle, Luis Crespo, was found to have an outstanding felony warrant out of Los Angeles County. During a search of the vehicle, deputies located an explosive device in the center console. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Arson and Bomb Division responded to the location and took possession of the device. The device contained a total of 200,000mg of explosive powder.
Luis Crespo, who is a convicted felon, was arrested without incident and booked at High Desert Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy V. Stone, 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. 172305809
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
