DATE/TIME: Thursday, September 18, 2025 / 1:27 P.M.
INCIDENT: Mental Health Crisis
LOCATION: Bear Valley Road/ Amargosa Road, Victorville
SUMMARY: On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at approximately 1:27 p.m. deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to the area of Bear Valley Road and Amargosa Road following multiple reports on an adult male climbing the chain-link fence along the freeway overpass and sitting on top of the structure.
The male adult was located on the south side of Bear Valley Road, facing northbound traffic. Prior to deputies’ arrival, two civilians and a civilian Sheriff’s Department employee who were in the area were able to safely assist the male back over the ledge and restrain him to prevent further risk to his safety or others. Deputies arrived shortly after and took over the scene. The male was transported to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation and treatment.
We commend the actions of the community members and our civilian employee for their quick and compassionate response during this critical incident.
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 C. Grigsby
Station: Victorville
Phone No. (760)241-2911
Case No. DR# 172511081
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
