DATE/TIME: August 1, 2023 / 3:43 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 187 – Murder
PC 664/187 – Attempt Murder
LOCATION: 9800 Block of Midway Avenue, Lucerne Valley
SUSPECT(S): Desiderio Ramos Cedillos, 57-years-old, Resident of Lucerne Valley
VICTIM 1: Angela Perez, 59-years-old, Resident of Lucerne Valley
VICTIM 2: Confidential
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 3:43 a.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Station were dispatched to a residence in the 9800 block of Midway Avenue after the caller reported that her father stabbed her mother.
When deputies arrived, they located the suspect, Desiderio Ramos Cedillos, being held down by family members. Deputies found the victim, Angela Perez, unresponsive in the master bedroom with stab wounds and began CPR until emergency medical personnel arrived. Despite lifesaving measures, Perez was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives from the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail also responded and assumed the investigation. During the investigation, detectives learned that after Cedillos stabbed Perez, he attempted to stab a second female victim who was inside the home.
Cedillos was arrested and booked in at the High Desert Detention Center where he remains in custody without bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective M. Page
Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 072302674 H# 2023-085
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
