DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 6:22 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 459: BURGLARY
PC 594(B)(1): VANDALISM OVER $400
PC 182(A)(1): CONSPIRACY
LOCATION: Fern Road/ Hayes Road, Lucerne Valley
SUSPECT: Michael Buckmaster, 41 years-old, resident of Lucerne Valley
Scotty Hayden, 33 years-old, resident of Lucerne Valley
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 6:22 a.m., Deputy D. Steuerwald responded to a burglary in progress at a property near Fern Road and Hayes Road, in Lucerne Valley. According to the caller, subjects were seen in a black truck driving through a fence on the vacant property and attempting to break into a shipping container. When Deputy Steuerwald arrived, the subjects attempted to flee in their truck, but were quickly taken into custody. The suspects, Michael Buckmaster and Scotty Hayden, had gained access to the shipping container. Stolen property from the container was located inside the suspects’ truck. Estimated damage to the fence and container is approximately $1,500.00.
Michael Buckmaster and Scotty Hayden were booked at High Desert Detention Center for burglary, conspiracy, and vandalism. Buckmaster was also booked on an outstanding warrant.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy D. Steuerwald, 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. 072303402
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
