DATE/TIME: Sunday, May 11, 2025 / 9:57 A.M.
INCIDENT: Criminal Threats
LOCATION: 13800 block of Hazel Drive, Lytle Creek
SUSPECT: Dana Wilson, a 57-year-old male transient who frequents San Bernardino County
VICTIM: Adult Male
SUMMARY: On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at about 9:57 a.m., Fontana Station deputies responded to a reported disturbance in the 13800 block of Hazel Drive, Lytle Creek. Several callers reported a male, later found to be Dana Wilson, a 57-year-old transient who frequents San Bernardino County, was screaming at people while holding a large stick. Deputies arrived and detained Wilson, holding a tree branch, in the 200 block of Lytle Creek Road, Lytle Creek.
Through investigation, deputies determined Wilson created several disturbances and approached a nearby church. He confronted parishioners, threatened them while holding the stick, and swung the stick nearly striking the victim. Wilson was arrested and booked into West Valley Detention Center for criminal threats and assault with a weapon.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Fontana Sheriff’s Station at (909) 356-6767. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact 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 C. Padilla
Station: Fontana
Phone No. (909) 356-6767
Case No. 032501210
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
