DATE/TIME: Monday, July 15, 2024, at 12:01 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 273A: CRUELTY TO A CHILD
LOCATION: 9600 Block of Bowen Ranch Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): Austin Avina, 27 years of age, resident of Apple Valley
Carla Veltri, 22 years of age, resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY: On Monday, July 15, 2024, at 12:01 p.m., Deputy S. Alvarez responded to a residence in the 9600 block of Bowen Ranch Road and arrested Austin Avina and Carla Veltri for cruelty to a child.
Deputy Alvarez was conducting a follow-up at the residence after the couple’s 1 year-old child was admitted into a local hospital with fentanyl exposure. Through the investigation, it was confirmed the exposure occurred at home while with the parents.
Austin Avina and Carla Veltri were booked into the High Desert Detention Center. They are being held in lieu of $100,000.00 bail, each.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy S. Alvarez, 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. 072402571
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
