DATE/TIME: July 7, 2023 / 8:10 am
INCIDENT: PC 207 – Kidnapping
PC 245(a)(1) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon
PC 29800 – Felon in Possession of a Firearm
PC 30305 – Felon in Possession of Ammunition
PC 23900 – Obliteration of Identification Marks on a Firearm
PC 487(d)(2) – Grand Theft of a Firearm
PC 25850(a) – Carrying Loaded Firearm in Public
PC 33215 – Possession of a Short-Barreled Rifle
LOCATION: 17800 Block of Siskiyou Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): Larry Johnson, 43-year-old Male of Apple Valley
SUMMARY:
On Friday, July 7, 2023, at approximately 12:40 am, deputies from the Apple Valley Police Department were dispatched to a report of a kidnapping. Deputies contacted the victim near her vehicle at the intersection of Apple Valley Road and Siskiyou Roads in the Town of Apple Valley.
Deputy Dionicio Ramires conducted an investigation, which revealed the suspect, Larry Johnson, and the victim were in a relationship. The two traveled out of state together and the victim did not wish to return. The suspect forced the victim to return to Apple Valley with him and assaulted the victim during the trip back.
The victim was able to get away from the suspect when they returned to the suspect’s residence in the 17800 block of Siskiyou Road. Deputies obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s residence which was served with the assistance of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department's Specialized Enforcement Division. During the search, firearms and ammunition were located.
Larry Johnson was found to have previous felony convictions. Johnson was transported to High Desert Detention Center where he is being held without bail.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy Ramires at 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 leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Pamela Hoffman
Station: Apple Valley Police Department
Phone No. (760) 240-7428
Case No. 182303280
SHANNON DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
