DATE/TIME: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 / 10:32 P.M.
INCIDENT: P.C. 29800(A)(1)- Felon in Possession of a Firearm, P.C. 148(A)(1)- Obstruction of a Peace Officer
LOCATION: 11600 Amargosa Road, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Harutyun Artak Karapetian, 26-year-old Resident of North Hollywood
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at approximately 10:32 p.m., deputies from the Victorville Sheriff’s station responded to BJ’s restaurant for reports of a handgun found by an employee.
Upon arrival, deputies attempted to contact a male who went to the restaurant to retrieve the handgun from employees. The male, later identified as Harutyun Artak Karapetian, disobeyed lawful commands given by deputies and ran from the location. Karapetian was located in the area and detained. A records check of the firearm revealed it was unregistered.
Harutyun Artak Karapetian was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto, for P.C. 29800(A)(1)- Felon in Possession of a Firearm, P.C. 148(A)(1)- Obstruction of a Peace Officer, and an outstanding felony warrant out of Los Angeles County for Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact the Victorville Police Station at (760)241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760)956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy J. Greterman
Station: Victorville
Phone No. (760)241-2911
Case No. 172500899
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
