ATE/TIME: Monday, November 6, 2023
INCIDENT: P.C. 273A Child Endangerment
LOCATION: Montara Road/ Armory Road, Barstow
SUSPECT(S): John Roy Ramirez, 42-year-old resident of Barstow
Olivia Michelle Pickett, 29-year-old, resident of Victorville
VICTIM: Male Juvenile, 2-year-old resident of Victorville
SUMMARY: On Monday, November 6, 2023, at 11:13 p.m., Barstow Station deputies located a vehicle that was involved in an investigation for assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies, along with officers from the Barstow Police Department, conducted a felony traffic stop on the 2014 white Mercedes C250.
The vehicle was occupied by John Roy Ramirez, Olivia Pickett
and her 2-year-old child.
During a search of the vehicle, over $2,000 was recovered in a purse that contained a loaded magazine and a baggie of methamphetamine.
Ramirez was arrested for PC 29800(A)(1) Felon in Possession of Firearm, PC30305(A)(1) Prohibit From Possession of Ammo, and PC31360(A) Violent Felon in Possession of Body Armor. Ramirez also had outstanding warrants and was booked in at the High Desert Detention Center where he remains in custody without bail.
Pickett was arrested for PC 273A Child Endangerment and also booked in at the High Desert Detention Center.
Child and Family Services was contacted and took custody of Pickett’s 2-year-old child.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Barstow Station 760-256-4838. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or leave information at the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy J. Quesada, Deputy D. Dickson, Deputy L. Martinez
Station: Barstow
Phone No. (760)256-4838
Case No. 082301502
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
