On June 17, 2025, deputies in Victorville responded to a reported stabbing incident in an open field near Highway 395 and Palmdale Road. Upon arrival, they discovered Dwayne Hartley, a 60-year-old resident of Victorville, with multiple stab wounds. Hartley was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail took over the investigation. They identified Daniel Coleman, a 33-year-old resident of Victorville, as the suspect. Coleman was found hiding in a shed at his residence and subsequently arrested.
Coleman is currently held at the High Desert Detention Center on $1,000,000 bail.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Those wishing to remain anonymous can reach out to We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or visit wetip.com.
Detective J. Applegate from the Homicide Detail is leading the investigation under Case No. DR# 172507340 H# 2025-051.
Sheriff-Coroner Shannon D. Dicus from the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department provided this information.
