Man Arrested After Halting Motorists on Adelanto Roadway and Using Pole to Threaten Them and Strike Vehicles
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 8:33 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 245(A)(1): ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
PC 236: FALSE IMPRISONMENT
LOCATION: Chamberlaine Way/ Aster Road, Adelanto
SUSPECT: Luis Perez, 34 years of age, resident of Adelanto
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 8:33 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call at the intersection of Chamberlaine Way and Aster Road in Adelanto.
The suspect, later identified as Luis Perez, was allegedly hiding in bushes and then running towards cars and attempting to hit them with a metal pole. Perez then jumped on one of the passing vehicles and delivered several strikes to the top of the car before jumping off and allowing the driver to drive away.
When deputies arrived, Perez threw a 4’ metal pole at them and attempted to flee on foot. After a short foot pursuit Perez was arrested without further incident. Luis Perez was booked at the High Desert Detention Center for assault with a deadly weapon and false imprisonment. He is being held in lieu of $70,000.00 bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy D. Steuerwald, 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. 242401521
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
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