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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
Wednesday April 22nd, 2026 :: 04:30 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Suspect Arrested After Stealing City Vehicle, Nearly Striking Victim in Adelanto

DATE: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:13 a.m.

INCIDENT: VC10851(A): Vehicle Theft
                   PC245(A)(1): Assault with a deadly weapon
                   PC496(A): Possession of stolen property                
                 
LOCATION: 10000 block of Rancho Road, Adelanto


SUSPECT: Jordan Honeycutt, 37-years-old, Resident of Fullerton 
                   
VICTIM 1: City of Adelanto 
VICTIM 2: City Worker                  

SUMMARY: On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:13 a.m., deputies responded to the 10000 block of Rancho Road in Adelanto regarding a reported vehicle theft.

Upon arrival, deputies contacted the victim, who reported that an individual, later identified as Jordan Honeycutt, approached him under the pretense of asking a question. The suspect then entered a City of Adelanto Public Works vehicle, with the engine running, and fled the scene. As the suspect fled the scene, the victim was nearly struck by the vehicle.

With the assistance of Sheriff’s Aviation (40K), deputies located the stolen vehicle near Hwy 395 and Mojave Road in Adelanto. Honeycutt was detained and later arrested.

Honeycutt was transported to the High Desert Center and booked on the following charges: VC10851(A), PC245(A)(1), PC496(A).

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Victor Valley station at (760) 552-6800 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip by calling, or text the word “REPORT” to 844-909-3006 or visit https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites


Refer: Deputy C. Gavino / Deputy R. Morales

Station: Victor Valley

Phone No. 760-552-6800

Case No. 242600897

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

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SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301

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