DATE/TIME: Thursday, April 11, 2024/ 9:31 A.M.
INCIDENT: P.C. 422(A) – Criminal Threats
LOCATION: 14455 Civic Drive, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Thomas Whitney Walsh, 44-year-old Resident of Riverside
SUMMARY: On Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 9:01 a.m., detectives from the Victorville Station began an investigation after a male subject made criminal threats over the phone targeting occupants of the Victorville Courthouse and the San Bernardino County Government Center.
The suspect, identified as Thomas Walsh, has a history of making similar threats to other government agencies. By approximately 2:00 p.m., detectives located and arrested Walsh in San Bernardino.
During the investigation, it was learned Walsh also attempted to contact the District Attorney’s Office in Victorville and the office of a United States Congressman. His identification and subsequent arrest were due to the immediate reporting to law enforcement. Walsh will be booked at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga once he is pre-medically cleared.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact the Victorville Police Station at (760)241-2911 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 information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective T. Loup
Station: Victorville
Phone No. (760)241-2911
Case No. 172404184
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
