DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 12:29pm
INCIDENT: PC 496D(A): POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE
LOCATION: Colorado Road/ Palmdale Road, Phelan
SUSPECT: Hymie Torres, 53-years-old, resident of Adelanto
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 12:29pm, Deputy A. Elkabany attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Silverado for California vehicle code violations on Colorado Road near Palmdale Road in Phelan.
The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Hymie Torres, failed to yield. Torres drove with complete disregard for public safety, driving at unsafe speeds, into opposing traffic lanes of traffic, and failing to stop at controlled intersections. Torres abandoned the vehicle at Koala Road and fled on foot. With the assistance of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department - Aviation Division, Torres was located hiding near the vehicle. The vehicle was confirmed stolen out of Adelanto in May 2024.
Hymie Torres was arrested without further incident and booked at the High Desert Detention Center. He is currently being held in lieu of $30,000.00 bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact A. Elkabany, 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. 072401957
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
