San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Recent News About San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
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Man Found Deceased in Trailer Fire and Determined to be Victim of a Homicide; Suspect Arrested
On Monday, April 15, 2024, deputies from the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station responded to the report of a trailer fire in the 7800 block of C Street, in Hesperia. The San Bernardino County Fire Department extinguished the fire and discovered a deceased male, identified as Justin Wilkinson, inside the trailer.According to the report, "through investigation, detectives learned Wilkinson was physically assaulted." The Sheriff’s Arson/Bomb Detail found injuries on Wilkinson not consistent with a fire. The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail also...
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Detectives Investigate the Death of a Helendale Couple Found Deceased in Their Home
Detectives are currently investigating the tragic incident that resulted in the death of a Helendale couple. According to the official report, 44-year-old Aaron Fulkerson and his 47-year-old wife, Ondrea Fulkerson, were found deceased in their home on Lakeview Drive in Helendale. The couple was discovered with apparent gunshot wounds.Authorities were called to the scene following a medical aid call, where the couple was found unresponsive. Sergeant Shannon D. Dicus of the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department confirmed, "Upon arriving, deputies located husband...
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Operation Consequences Targets Crime in San Bernardino County
Between April 13 and April 19, 2024, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department carried out Operation Consequences, a targeted crime suppression initiative in various locations across Hesperia, San Bernardino, and Rialto. According to Shannon D. Dicus, Sheriff-Coroner of the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, the operation resulted in significant seizures and arrests.During the operation, investigators recovered over one pound of illegal narcotics and seized 10 firearms, including a ghost gun. Shannon D. Dicus highlighted that "five felony arrests were...
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Identity of Man Who Perished in Plane Crash Identified as Riverside Resident
San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who perished in a recent plane crash as 35-year-old Blake E. Broadbent from Riverside. The tragic incident occurred on April 13, 2024, in a mountain area north of Devil’s Canyon, San Bernardino.Witnesses in the north end of San Bernardino reported hearing the plane sputter and then a loud crash on the fateful evening of April 13, 2024. Following the disturbing sound, a red flash was observed, leading to concerns about a potential crash.Search and rescue efforts were hindered by the inaccessible terrain,...
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Plane Crash in San Bernardino Claims the Life of an Adult Male
On Saturday, April 13, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in San Bernardino, claiming the life of an adult male. According to reports, witnesses heard a plane sputter and then a loud crash, followed by a red flash in the mountain area north of Devil's Canyon.Sheriff-Coroner Shannon D. Dicus from the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department confirmed the discovery of a debris field in the mountains where the crash occurred. Search and Rescue department members assisted in locating the deceased adult male at the scene. The identity of the victim will be disclosed...
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Operation Shelter Me Continues to Provide Unhoused Residents with Resources and Housing
Operation Shelter Me, a program aimed at providing housing, medical, and mental health treatment services to unhoused residents, continues to make a positive impact in the town of Apple Valley and surrounding communities. The initiative, led by the Community Service & Reentry Division, Homeless Outreach Proactive Enforcement Team (H.O.P.E.), focuses on connecting staff with individuals in need and offering them essential resources.During a recent operation, the team was able to provide referrals and services to several individuals. As stated by the report, "The team...
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Homicide Detectives Begin Investigation to Identify a Suspect in a Highland Murder
Homicide Detectives Begin Investigation to Identify a Suspect in a Highland MurderApr 10 2024On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 3:12 a.m., deputies from the Highland Sheriff’s Station responded to an apartment complex in the 7300 block of Sterling Avenue, in Highland, for the report of shots heard. When deputies arrived, they discovered the victim, identified as Garron Hathale, lying in the street with a gunshot wound. Hathale was pronounced deceased at the scene.Detectives conducted a neighborhood check but did not locate any witnesses. The investigation is ongoing,...
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Operation Consequences: Law Enforcement Crackdown Results in Arrests and Seizures
Law enforcement agencies in San Bernardino County have recently concluded a week-long operation aimed at suppressing crime in various locations. The initiative, known as Operation Consequences, involved multiple agencies and resulted in significant outcomes.Throughout the operation, which took place from April 6 to April 12, 2024, a total of 17 search warrants were executed in several areas, including Hesperia, Victorville, Barstow, Apple Valley, Phelan, and San Bernardino. This led to the recovery of illegal narcotics and the seizure of 52 firearms, including 22 ghost...
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Teen Involved in Victorville Lethal Force Encounter Identified
A 17-year-old resident of Hesperia, identified as Aaron James, was involved in a lethal force encounter in Victorville, as reported on April 2, 2024. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the incident took place on the 17100 block of Forest Hills Drive.Deputies from the Victorville Station responded to a call regarding an unwanted subject at a residence. The male suspect, later identified as Aaron James, refused to leave the premises and locked himself in a bathroom. Despite attempts to deescalate the situation, deputies were forced to enter the...
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Deputies Respond to Unwanted Subject Incident in Victorville Resulting in Lethal Force Encounter
Deputies from the Victorville Station were called to a home on Forest Hills Drive in response to an unwanted subject incident, which tragically ended in a lethal force encounter. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the male subject, believed to be 17 years old, refused to leave the residence and locked himself in a bathroom."Arriving deputies began communicating with the male, who had locked himself in a bathroom. After multiple attempts to de-escalate the situation and have him exit, deputies entered the bathroom and attempted to apprehend the...
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Suspect Taken into Custody When He Attempts a Home Invasion Robbery in Rialto
A 35-year-old man, identified as Christopher Ochoa, was taken into custody after attempting a home invasion robbery in Rialto on March 30, 2024. Deputies from the Fontana Station responded to a residence on Gray Pine Place following a report of a man with a gun. Upon arrival, they found Ochoa armed with both a gun and an axe, knocking on the front door of the residence.Despite numerous commands to drop the weapons, Ochoa failed to comply, raising the axe in a threatening manner towards the deputies, which led to a lethal force encounter. Fortunately, Ochoa was not injured...
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Operation Consequences: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Launches Targeted Crime Suppression Operation
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has initiated Operation Consequences, a targeted crime suppression effort spanning from March 30 to April 5, 2024. The operation saw investigators from the Sheriff’s Department – Gangs/Narcotics Division, in collaboration with deputies from various patrol stations, execute nine search warrants and engage suspects across locations in Hesperia, Twentynine Palms, Victorville, and Rancho Cucamonga.During the operation, illegal narcotics were seized, and five firearms, including two ghost guns, were confiscated, leading to six...
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Operation Shelter Me Focuses on Individuals in Loma Linda and Surrounding Areas to Connect Them with Needed Services
On Friday, March 29, 2024, the Community Service & Reentry Division, Homeless Outreach Proactive Enforcement Team (H.O.P.E.) conducted "Operation Shelter Me" in Loma Linda and surrounding areas of San Bernardino County. The operation aimed to connect staff with unhoused residents and offer them housing, medical, and mental health treatment services.During the operation, the team focused on individuals with the most significant mental illness to connect them with restorative mental health pathways. According to the Sheriff-Coroner Department of San Bernardino County, 24...
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Sheriff's Department Releases Critical Incident Video of Lethal Force Encounter in Hesperia
On March 27, 2024, The Sheriff’s Department released the critical incident video of a lethal force encounter that occurred on September 27, 2022, in Hesperia, California, involving murder suspect Anthony Graziano and his daughter Savannah Graziano. Sheriff Shannon Dicus stated, "Immediately following the incident, I shared preliminary information and answered questions from the media to maintain transparency throughout the process."Sheriff Dicus further explained, "However, I turned over the investigation to the Department of Justice (DOJ) pursuant to Assembly Bill 1506...
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Operation Consequences: Crime Suppression Operation Yields Arrests and Seizures
Between March 23 and March 29, 2024, a targeted crime suppression operation known as Operation Consequences was carried out in various locations in Hesperia, Highland, San Bernardino, and Ontario. According to Shannon D. Dicus, Sheriff-Coroner of the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, the operation resulted in significant outcomes.During the operation, investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department – Gangs/Narcotics Division, along with deputies from patrol stations, executed 9 search warrants and engaged with suspects. As a result,...
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Extensive Investigation Leads to the Arrest of a Deputy Sheriff in Twentynine Palms
A deputy sheriff in Twentynine Palms, Christopher Bingham, has been arrested following an extensive investigation into his criminal activities. Bingham, a 45-year-old male resident of Twentynine Palms, was found to be involved with a local Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMG) and was arrested on charges including possession of a machine gun, silencers, destructive devices, and a stolen firearm.Sheriff Shannon Dicus expressed his dismay over the situation, stating, “The actions of this deputy are alarming and inexcusable; he not only tarnishes his badge but also undermines the...
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Pursuit of Domestic Violence Suspect Leads to Lethal Force Encounter
In a recent incident that unfolded on March 23, 2024, in Hesperia, the pursuit of a domestic violence suspect ended in a lethal force encounter, resulting in the suspect's death. The suspect, identified as Keith Vinyard, a 52-year-old resident of Hesperia, was involved in a confrontation with law enforcement officers.The sequence of events began when a deputy from the Hesperia Police Department attempted to pull over Vinyard's vehicle. Vinyard, who had an active felony domestic violence warrant, refused to stop, initiating a high-speed chase. The situation escalated when...
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Victorville Murder Suspect Arrested After Shooting Victim in the Leg
A suspect has been taken into custody following a shooting incident in Victorville, California. The incident, which took place on March 22, 2024, in the 16100 block of Tawney Ridge Lane, involved a victim identified as Marshall Mitchell, who was shot in the leg. Mitchell was subsequently transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. According to reports, Mitchell left the hospital the following day and was later taken to a residence in Rancho Cucamonga. Unfortunately, Mitchell experienced a medical emergency on March 23 at around 3:11...
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Deputies Arrest Three People after Vehicle Check Leads to Discovery of Guns and Drugs on Jail Property
Deputies arrested three individuals after a vehicle check on jail property led to the discovery of guns and drugs. The incident took place on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at around 1:30 p.m. at 9500 Etiwanda Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga.According to the report, investigators from the Centralized Classification Unit (CCU) and deputies from the West Valley Detention Center encountered a Dodge Ram pickup truck on jail grounds. The driver, identified as Christopher Mclane, was accompanied by Monique Gandara and Nicole Denning. Mclane and Gandara, both convicted felons, were...
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Detectives Investigate Discovery of Skeletal Remains in Wonder Valley
DATE: March 20, 2024INCIDENT: Discovery of Human Skeletal Remains / Death InvestigationLOCATION: Amboy Road / Shelton Road, Wonder ValleyDECEDENT(S): UnknownOn March 20, 2024, deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station responded to a desert area near Amboy Road and Shelton Road in Wonder Valley for a report of possible human skeletal remains. The remains were confirmed to be human by the Coroner’s Office.Investigators with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. Identification of the decedent, as well as the...