DATE/TIME: May 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
INCIDENT: Violent Assault Investigation
LOCATION: 20000 block of Yuma Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT: Isaiah Banks Rupert, 18-year-old male, Apple Valley
VICTIM: 17-year-old female, Resident of Bakersfield
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Apple Valley Station responded to reports near Yuma Road and Sago Road regarding a woman who appeared to be in distress.
When deputies arrived, they contacted the suspect, Isaiah Banks Rupert, and the victim. Investigators determined the victim had sustained multiple injuries and had been sexually assaulted. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Rupert was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center on charges including kidnapping, false imprisonment, human trafficking, domestic assault, and attempted murder. He is being held on $1,000,000 bail.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are releasing Rupert’s photograph. 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. 182602942
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino Sheriff-Coroner Department
