Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder After Stabbing Another Man On Board a Bus in Adelanto
DATE/TIME: January 26, 2025 / 1:17 p.m.
INCIDENT: Attempted Murder
LOCATION: US Highway 395 / Palmdale Road, Adelanto CA
SUSPECT(S): Randy Angel Serpa III, 27-year-old Male, Resident of Adelanto, CA
VICTIM(S): Confidential, Adult Male, Resident of Adelanto, CA
SUMMARY: On Sunday, January 26, 2025, Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) employees reported two passengers fighting on a bus near the intersection of US Highway 395 and Palmdale Road, in Adelanto. Deputies Geoffrey Solorio and Trevor James from the Sheriff’s Victor Valley Transit Detail responded to the scene. Through their investigation, they identified the suspect as 27-year-old Randy Serpa, who was subsequently arrested. The victim suffered several stab wounds on his head and torso and was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Serpa was booked at the High Desert Detention Center for attempted murder and is being held on $1,000,000 bail.
This was an isolated incident which occurred on board a VVTA bus, no other bus passengers or VVTA employees were involved or injured during this incident. Anyone with information about suspicious or criminal activity is encouraged to contact their local sheriff station or We-Tip (1-800-78-CRIME - www.wetip.com) to remain anonymous.
Refer: Deputy Geoffery Solorio
Station: Victor Valley Transit Detail
Phone No. (760) 552-6800
Case No. 482500018
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
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