Full Notification

DATE/TIME: September 24, 2023, 11:00 a.m.

INCIDENT: Unlawful Assembly, Assault with a Caustic Chemical, Felony Assault on a Peace Officer, Obstructing a Peace Officer

LOCATION: Amargosa Road/Palmdale Road/McArt Road, Victorville

SUSPECT(S): David Chavez, 27-year-old Riverside Resident
Wendy Lujan, 40-year-old Pomona Resident
Victor Alba, 30-year-old Victorville Resident
Wayne Freeman, 36-year-old Moreno Valley Resident

VICTIM(S): Adult Male
San Bernardino County Sheriff Deputy


SUMMARY: On September 24, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m., multiple civilians engaged in a protest in reference to an incident that took place on September 22, 2023, in Victorville. The protesters gathered in front of, and in the area surrounding the Victorville Police Department’s station. At approximately 11:38 a.m., a deputy arrived at the west entrance to gain access to the Victorville station. Multiple subjects surrounded and attempted to enter the deputy’s vehicle. Multiple announcements were made over a loudspeaker advising the subjects to disperse, but the crowd disregarded lawful orders. Additional deputies arrived and the subjects eventually dispersed.

At approximately 12:33 p.m., near the intersection of Palmdale Road and McArt Road, deputies observed multiple subjects assault and pepper spray an uninvolved citizen at a nearby business. While deputies attempted to bring the victim to safety, multiple subjects obstructed and delayed deputies. One subject assaulted a deputy who was in the process of effecting an arrest.

David Chavez was arrested for assault with a caustic chemical and unlawful assembly. Wendy Lujan was arrested for assault with a caustic chemical, obstructing a peace officer, battery, and unlawful assembly. Victor Alba was arrested for obstructing a peace officer, battery, and unlawful assembly. Wayne Freeman was arrested for obstructing a peace officer, and unlawful assembly. All suspects were booked into custody at the High Desert Detention Center.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact 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 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Public Affairs

Station: Victorville Police Department

Phone No. (760) 241-2911

Case No. 172310729, 172310732

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department