Deputies Attempt a Traffic Stop and Driver Flees; Assistance from CHP Aviation Leads to Location and Arrest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 10:30pm
INCIDENT: VC 2800.2: FAILURE TO YIELD
LOCATION: State Highway 18/ Orchard Drive, Lucerne Valley
SUSPECT: Devin Williams, 27 years-old, resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY: On Saturday, November 4, 2023, Deputy Konior attempted a traffic stop on a Ford Explorer with no license plates on State Highway 18, near Orchard Drive, in Lucerne Valley.
The vehicle yielded, and when Deputy Konior exited his vehicle, the suspect vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle drove north on Joshua Road, and out into the dry lakebed. California High Patrol Helicopter H-80 responded to assist. The suspect, later identified as Devin Williams, circled back around to the area of Sherwood Street and Cajon Street where he turned off all the vehicle lights. Deputy Konior, with the assistance of H-80, located the vehicle and Williams was taken into custody without incident.
Devin Williams was booked at High Desert Detention Center in lieu of $100,000.00 bail. He was later released on bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy K. Konior, 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. 072303931
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1