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DATE/TIME: Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 12:57 p.m.  

INCIDENT: PC 664/187(a) – Attempted Murder 
                  CVC 2800.2 – Felony Evading

LOCATION: 12000 block of Highgate Avenue, Victorville

SUSPECT(S): Norman Lamont Johnson, 51-year-old, Resident of Lancaster 

VICTIM(S): Confidential, Adult Female


SUMMARY: On Saturday, February 14, 2026, at approximately 12:57 p.m., deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Victorville Station, responded to the 12000 block of Highgate Avenue, Victorville reference an assault.

Upon arrival, deputies learned the suspect, Norman Johnson, assaulted the victim and caused serious injuries. Deputies also determined Johnson had an active no bail parole violation warrant at the time of the incident. Following the assault, Johnson fled the location in the victim’s vehicle, described as a black BMW X4.

At approximately 1:10 p.m., deputies located the BMW X4 near Amargosa Road and Seneca Road, driven by Johnson, and attempted a traffic stop. Johnson failed to yield and led deputies on an approximate 18-mile pursuit through the City of Victorville. During the pursuit, Johnson drove at high rates of speed, entered opposing lanes of traffic, and failed to stop for multiple stop signs and traffic signals, which created a significant danger to the public. At approximately 1:31 p.m., the pursuit concluded near the 14700 block of Bear Valley Road, Victorville, where deputies took Johnson into custody without further incident.

Johnson was transported to a local hospital for pre-booking medical clearance. Upon clearance, Johnson will be booked at the High Desert Detention Center for the following charges:

• PC 664/187(a) – Attempted Murder
• PC 273.5(a) – Felony Spousal Abuse
• PC 273.6(a) – Violation of a Criminal Protective Order
• CVC 2800.2 – Felony Evading
• CVC 2800.4 – Felony Evading While Driving Against Traffic
• CVC 10851(a) – Grand Theft Auto 
• Parole Violation Warrant 

The victim remains hospitalized and is receiving medical treatment for injuries.

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 A. Davis / Deputy T. Whitcomb 

Station: Victorville Station

Phone No. (760) 241-2911

Case No. 172601869

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department