DATE/TIME: Monday, May 20, 2024, at 10:52pm
INCIDENT: PC 273.5(A): CORPORAL INJURY OF A COHABITANT
PC 422(A): CRIMINAL THREATS
LOCATION: 27500 Block of Lakeview Drive, Helendale
SUSPECT: Cory Moraco, 29-years-old, Resident of Helendale
SUMMARY:
On Monday, May 20, 2024, at 10:52pm, deputies from the Victor Valley Station responded to a 911 call in the 27500 block of Lakeview Drive in Helendale.
When Deputy C. Lopez arrived, he learned that Cory Moraco had assaulted a family member inside the residence. While talking to the victim in the front yard, Moraco came outside and threatened Deputy Lopez.
Additional deputies arrived and, as a precaution, surrounding residences were evacuated. Moraco barricaded himself inside the residence and deputies made PA announcements asking Moraco to come outside. After more than an hour long standoff, deputies deployed pepper balls into the residence through a bedroom window.
The pepper ball deployment was effective, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident. Moraco is currently being held in lieu of $50,000.00 bail.
We would like to thank everyone who was evacuated during this incident for their cooperation and understanding.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy C. Lopez, 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. 072401833
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
