DATE/TIME: April 10, 2024, 11:16 a.m.
INCIDENT: Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Felon in Possession of Ammunition, Resisting an Officer
LOCATION: Bear Valley Road / Navajo Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): Jeff Sweat, 39-year-old Apple Valley Resident
Andrea Miller, 38-year-old Apple Valley Resident
UPDATE: The name of one of the suspects in the initial press release was incorrect. This update is provided to correct the name of the male suspect who has been identified as 39-year-old Jeff Sweat. We apologize for this error.
SUMMARY: On April 10, 2024, a deputy with the Apple Valley station attempted a traffic stop on a 2002 Jaguar displaying license plates belonging to a 2015 Volkswagen. The driver and passenger, Jeff Sweat and Andrea Miller, ignored deputies’ commands and refused to exit the vehicle. Deputies continued giving commands, attempting to negotiate with the suspects, and after approximately one hour Miller exited the vehicle and was detained without incident.
Additional deputies, Sheriff’s Aviation, and Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division responded to assist. Sweat remained in the vehicle and deputies continued negotiating with him for nearly two hours, however Sweat continued to ignore commands to exit the vehicle. After exhaustive efforts to deescalate the situation and gain Sweat's voluntary compliance, less lethal irritants and a Taser were deployed, and Sweat was taken into custody. Upon conducting a search of Sweat's vehicle, deputies located an AR-15 style rifle, high-capacity magazines, and multiple rounds of ammunition.
Miller was issued a citation for resisting officers and was released with a date to appear in court. Sweat was arrested and will be booked for Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Felon in Possession of Ammunition.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Apple Valley station at (760) 240-7401 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 you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Public Affairs
Station: Apple Valley
Phone No. (760) 240-7401
Case No. 182401712
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
