Deputies Arrest Man in Phelan for Attempted Murder After Stabbing the Victim Multiple Times
DATE: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 7:55 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC664/187(A): Attempted Murder
LOCATION: Yucca Terrace Drive & Valle Vista Road, Phelan
SUSPECT: Reggie Wharry, 41-years-old resident of Phelan
VICTIM: Confidential, adult male
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 7:55 a.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Station responded to the intersection of Yucca Terrace Drive and Valle Vista Road in Phelan following a report of an assault.
Upon arrival, deputies contacted the victim who had been stabbed multiple times in the face and chest area. The suspect had fled the area before deputies arrived. The victim was flown to a hospital for his injuries.
During the investigation, deputies positively identified the suspect as Reggie Wharry.
On August 26, 2026, investigators located Wharry in Phelan where he was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center for attempted murder.
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. Lajuj
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. 760-552-6800
Case No. 072602777
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
