DATE/TIME: July 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: Suspect Arrested for Sexual Assault
LOCATION: 10000 block of Crow Road, Apple Valley
SUSPECT: Howard Parker, 55-year-old, Resident of Apple Valley
SUMMARY: On July 23, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m., deputies were dispatched to a residence located in the 10000 block of Crow Road in reference to reports of abuse.
Through the investigation, detectives determined that while Howard Parker was employed as an in-home caretaker for the adult victim, he sexually assaulted the victim, who has cognitive disabilities.
Parker was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for PC 261(a)(1)- Rape, PC 286(g)- Sodomy, PC 289(b)- Sexual Penetration of a Victim Unable to Give Consent, and PC 368(b)(1)- Elder Abuse. Parker is being held in lieu of $80,000 bail.
Detectives are releasing Parker's booking photograph in an effort to identify any additional victims. Anyone with information regarding this investigation, or who believes they may have been a victim of the suspect, is urged to contact the Apple Valley 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. 182604363
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino Sheriff-Coroner Department
