DATE/TIME: August 8, 2026, at 4:03 p.m.,
INCIDENT: DUI Suspect Evades Deputies During Traffic Stop
LOCATION: S. Maple Lane, Big Bear City
SUSPECT(S): Robert Valenzuela, 55-year-old, Resident of Big Bear City
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On August 8, 2026, at 4:03 p.m., deputies observed a vehicle crossing over the double yellow lines and traveling into the opposing lane. Deputies initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle by activating the emergency overhead lights and sirens. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as Robert Valenzuela, failed to yield to deputies. Valenzuela drove for approximately half a mile, crossing over the double yellow lines into oncoming traffic several times until the vehicle came to a stop.
When the driver exited his vehicle, deputies observed multiple signs that the driver was intoxicated. After further investigation, deputies determined the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol.
Deputies arrested Valenzuela for felony evading a police officer, and driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a BAC of .08% or more. Valenzuela is currently being held at High Desert Detention Center on $50,000 bail. Valenzuela will be arraigned at the San Bernardino County Superior Court on August 11, 2026, at 8:00am.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Big Bear Sheriff Station at (909) 866-0100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at (844) 909-3006 or text "REPORT" to (844) 909-3006. You may leave information on the website at https:////mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
Refer: Deputy B. Phung / Deputy I. Solis-Flores
Station: Big Bear Station
Phone No. (909) 866-0100
Case No. 062600576
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
