On January 27, 2026, deputies from the Victor Valley station responded to a report of a stabbing in the 40000 block of East End Road in Lucerne. Upon arrival at approximately 9:26 p.m., they found Brandon Daoutis, a 38-year-old resident of Lucerne, with a sharp force injury. Deputies provided medical assistance until county fire personnel arrived. Daoutis was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail took over the investigation. Detectives identified Jeanette Rocha, 39 and also from Lucerne, as the suspect and girlfriend of the victim. Rocha was arrested on suspicion of murder under PC 187 and transported to the High Desert Detention Center.
Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about this case to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Anonymous tips can be submitted via We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or wetip.com.
Detective Dylan Gosswiller is leading the investigation.
Sheriff-Coroner Shannon D. Dicus issued this information on behalf of the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department serves as the law enforcement agency for San Bernardino County, which is recognized as the largest county by area in the contiguous United States. The department provides services such as patrol, aviation support, training, and operates through fifteen patrol stations to serve more than 2.1 million residents (official website). The department also manages dispatch operations for public safety and relies on volunteers to assist its work.
Shannon D. Dicus currently serves as sheriff-coroner for San Bernardino County (official website).
