DATE/TIME: April 7, 2026, 12:54 p.m.
INCIDENT: Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Convicted Felon
LOCATION: Kiowa Road and Ottawa Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT(S): William Burton, 55-year-old male, Victorville
SUMMARY: On April 7, 2026, at about 12:54 p.m., deputies with the Apple Valley Traffic Bureau conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Kiowa Road and Ottawa Road on a Nissan Altima for multiple vehicle code violations.
The driver, William Burton, who is a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm that had been reported lost in Los Angeles County. Burton was also found in possession of a controlled substance without a valid prescription.
Burton was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for possession of a controlled substance while armed, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition and displaying a license plate not issued to the associated vehicle. Burton is being held in lieu of $40,000 bail.
Anyone with any information about this investigation is asked to contact the Apple Valley Police Station at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 844-909-3006, text REPORT to 844-909-3006, or provide information at the link: https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
Refer: Taylor Reynolds
Station: Apple Valley
Phone No: (760) 240-7428
Case No. 182602004
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino Sheriff-Coroner Department
