Vehicle Theft Suspect Located and Arrested with the Assistance of Sheriff's Aviation
DATE/TIME: Friday, November 3, 2023, at 9:43am
INCIDENT: VC 10851: VEHICLE THEFT
LOCATION: 20900 Block of Willow Springs Ave., Apple Valley
SUSPECT: Joseph Myers, 30 years-old, resident of Phelan
SUMMARY: On Friday, November 3, 2023, deputies responded to a 911 call in the 20900 block of Willow Springs Ave. in Apple Valley. According to the victim, her Ford F350 was warming in her front yard when the suspect drove away in her vehicle.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Aviation Division (40K) responded and located the vehicle traveling on National Trails Hwy. The suspect, later identified as Joseph Myers, went off road and the vehicle became disabled on a 35-degree goat trail. With the help of 40K, Deputies J. Lee and T. Bohannon were directed in and were able to take Myers into custody.
Joseph Myers was booked at High Desert Detention Center for vehicle theft and outstanding felony warrants. He is currently being held in lieu of $90,000.00 bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy J. Lee, 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. 072303916
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
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