Attempted Traffic Stop Leads to Pursuit and Subsequent Arrest for Driving Under the Influence and other Charges
DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 12:55 a.m.
INCIDENT: VC 2800.2(A): EVADING A PEACE OFFICER WITH DISREGARD FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, VC 12500(A): DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE, VC 23152(B): DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
LOCATION: Camp Rock Road/ Rabbit Springs Road, Lucerne Valley
SUSPECT: Victor Alfonzo, 29 years-old, resident of Lucerne Valley
SUMMARY: On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 12:55 a.m., Deputies J. Guzman and X. Garcia attempted to stop a 2001 Chevy truck for expired registration. The vehicle failed to yield and fled from deputies. The driver, later identified as Victor Alfonzo, drove at high rates of speed, entering oncoming lanes of traffic, and with complete disregard for public safety. Alonzo eventually stopped the vehicle and was arrested without incident.
Alfonzo was booked at High Desert Detention Center for evading a peace officer, driving under the influence, and driving without a license. He is being held in lieu of $110,000.00 bail. Alfonzo was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on September 24, 2023, for driving under the influence.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy J. Guzman, 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. 072303560
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
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