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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
Wednesday July 31st, 2024 :: 03:27 p.m. PDT

Advisory

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

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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301

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