DATE: Tuesday, June 02, 2026, at 8:41 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC422(A): Criminal Threats
PC29800(A): Felon in Possession of a Firearm
PC30305(A)(1): Felon in Possession of Ammunition
LOCATION: Highland Road / Hwy 18, Lucerne Valley
SUSPECT: Daniel Lovejoy, 39-years-old, Resident of Lucerne Valley
VICTIMS: 1) Adult Female
2) Adult Male
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, June 02, 2026, at 8:41 a.m., deputies from the Victor Valley station responded to the area of Highland Road and Hwy 18 in Lucerne Valley following a report of criminal threats.
Upon arrival, deputies contacted two individuals who reported that an adult male, later identified as Daniel Lovejoy, drove to their location in a white sedan and threatened to shoot them.
During the investigation, deputies learned that Lovejoy was a convicted felon and currently on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS). Deputies conducted a compliance check at his residence in the 35800 block of Sage Street in Lucerne Valley and located a vehicle matching the description provided by the victims. During a search of the vehicle, deputies located a loaded handgun.
Lovejoy was arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center where he was booked for criminal threats, felon in possession of a firearm, and other weapons related charges.
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. Padilla
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. 760-552-6800
Case No. 072601867
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
