DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 8:41am
INCIDENT: PC 496D(A): POSSESSION OF A STOLEN VEHICLE,
WARRANTS
LOCATION: Sheep Creek Road/ Sunset Road, Phelan
SUSPECT #1: Melissa Powell, 42 years of age, resident of Palmdale
SUSPECT #2: Armando Garcia, 39 years of age, resident of Los Angeles
SUSPECT #3: Hispanic Male Adult, approximately 30 years of age, with a bald head. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, and tan cargo shorts.
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 8:41am, Deputy J. Ballinger responded to the report of a person passed out in a blue Chevrolet Tahoe near Sheep Creak Road and Sunset Road in Phelan.
As Deputy Ballinger arrived, a Hispanic male fled from the vehicle on foot. He is described as a male adult, approximately 30 years of age, with a bald head. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, and tan cargo shorts. Melissa Powell was located inside the vehicle. The vehicle had no license plates displayed and was found to be stolen out of Phelan on September 21, 2024.
Melissa Powell was arrested without incident for possession of stolen property. Armando Garcia who was located nearby was arrested for outstanding warrants. Deputies are still working on identifying the male suspect who fled.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy J. Ballinger, at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at 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. 072403509
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
