DATE/TIME: November 22, 2023 / 11:23 pm
INCIDENT: PC 245(a)(1) – Assault With a Deadly Weapon
LOCATION: 20400 block of Rimrock Road E, Apple Valley, CA
VICTIM(S): 62-year-old male of Apple Valley, CA
SUSPECT(S): Valentino Leon Martinez Veltri, 19-year-old male of Victorville, CA
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at approximately 11:23 pm, deputies from Apple Valley Police Department were dispatched to an assault at a residence in the 20400 block of Rimrock Road E in the Town of Apple Valley.
Deputy A. Sanders responded to the residence and learned the resident invited a friend over to his home. The two became involved in an argument and the suspect, Valentino Leon Martinez Veltri, punched the victim several times and left the residence.
Deputy D. Ramires located Martinez Veltri a short distance from the residence and was placed under arrest for assault with a deadly weapon. He was subsequently transported to the High Desert Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of $40,000 bail.
The victim received medical treatment at the scene for his non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with any information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy Sanders with Apple Valley Police Department at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or leave the information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Pamela Hoffman
Station: Apple Valley
Phone No: (760) 240-7428
Case No. 182305850
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
