DATE: April 9, 2025
INCIDENT: Off-Highway Vehicle Enforcement
LOCATION: Community of Lucerne Valley
SUMMARY: On April 5, 2025, a large group of off-road enthusiasts gathered for an unsanctioned off-road event in the community of Lucerne Valley. Several hundred people and side-by-side vehicles attended the gathering. Four deputies utilized two Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Jeeps to proactively patrol the area of the gathering to educate off-roaders and enforce California and OHV laws. Educational efforts were focused on safe and appropriate use of OHVs, safety equipment, OHV laws/regulations, and legal OHV use areas.
During the event, roughly 125 off-roaders were contacted. One subject was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and several citations were issued regarding operating OHVs on a public roadway, registration violations and helmet requirements. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reminds off-road enthusiasts to be familiar with local and state laws regarding the safe and lawful operation of OHVs and legal OHV riding areas in San Bernardino County.
Residents of the Victor Valley are encouraged to report illegal, in-progress OHV incidents to Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760)245-4211. Non-emergent OHV concerns may also be shared via the Department’s dedicated OHV email address at OHV@sbcsd.org.
Refer: Geoff Solorio, Deputy
Station: Transit Operations Division – Victor Valley Transit Detail
Phone No. (760) 552-6800
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
