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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
Thursday February 22nd, 2024 :: 05:15 p.m. PST

Advisory

Man Threatening to Harm Family Members is Taken into Custody after Hours Long Negotiations

DATE/TIME: Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 12:04 p.m.

INCIDENT: PC 422: TERRORIST THREATS

LOCATION: 10000 Block of Merino Ave., Apple Valley

SUSPECT: Matthew Wolford, 41 years-old, resident of Apple Valley


SUMMARY: On Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 12:04 p.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Station received a 911 call stating Matthew Wolford was making threats towards family members. The caller said Wolford made threats to harm his elderly father who was currently in the residence with him.

Deputies arrived and Wolford barricaded himself inside the house with his father. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department SWAT team responded to assist, and after approximately 2 ½ hours negotiators were able to convince Wolford to come out of the house.

Matthew Wolford was taken into custody without incident. Wolford’s father was located inside the residence uninjured. 

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant D. Rodriguez, 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. 072400685

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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