DATE: Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 12:19 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC496D(A): Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
PC30305(A)(1): Felon in Possession of Ammo
HS11377(A): Possession of a Controlled substance
LOCATION: Cougar Street/Koala Road, Adelanto
SUSPECT: Tony Cardenas, 41-year-old resident of Adelanto
VICTIM: Adult female
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 12:19 p.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Station responded to area of Cougar Street and Koala Road in Adelanto regarding a stolen vehicle.
Upon arrival, deputies contacted the victim, who reported her vehicle had been stolen. The victim was able to track the vehicle’s location, leading deputies to the area of Cougar Street and Koala Road. Deputies located the stolen vehicle and contacted Tony Cardenas, who was found in possession of the vehicle.
During a search of the vehicle, deputies located suspected methamphetamine and ammunition. Further investigation revealed Cardenas is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing ammunition.
Cardenas was arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center where he was booked on possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of narcotics, and possession of ammunition.
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 M. McCobb/Deputy J. Dekker
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. 760-552-6800
Case No. 242601299
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
