On September 13, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., deputies and emergency medical personnel responded to a residence on the 55500 block of 29 Palms Highway in Yucca Valley for a medical aid call. Upon arrival, they found James Boutwell, a 71-year-old resident of Yucca Valley, deceased inside the home. Investigators determined that Boutwell was a victim of a violent assault.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Highland Station detectives, in collaboration with Cal Fire investigators, identified Justin Wayne Halstenberg as the suspect who started a fire in the area of Baseline Road and Alpin Street in the city of Highland, also known as the Line Fire, on September 5, 2024.
At the onset of the Line Fire, the Sheriff coordinated with the Law Enforcement branch of the State Office of Emergency Services (State OES). During these discussions, both the Governor and OES took proactive measures by activating the National Guard. The Guard is currently being staged at the Ontario National Guard Armory.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, deputies from the Victorville Station responded to a residence in the 15600 block of Kadota Place for a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, they found a female victim outside the residence who had been assaulted by the suspect, Lavon Green.
The only price of premium gas in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
On September 5, 2024, investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department – Gangs/Narcotics Division were contacted by Stater Brothers Security regarding a robbery that occurred on July 31, 2024, at the market in Adelanto.
On September 6, 2024, at approximately 12:09 p.m., deputies from Chino Hills responded to a residence on the 11400 block of Hartford Lane in unincorporated Montclair. The response followed a report indicating that Martin Torres-Espindola had allegedly killed his wife, Maria Torres.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
On October 4, 2024, the Community Service & Reentry Division's Homeless Outreach Proactive Enforcement Team (H.O.P.E.) conducted "Operation Shelter Me" in Victorville and nearby areas. The operation aimed to connect with unhoused residents and offer them housing, medical, and mental health services. A particular focus was placed on individuals with significant mental illnesses to link them to restorative mental health pathways.
The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
The 25th Annual San Bernardino County Sheriff’s P.R.C.A. Rodeo will take place at Glen Helen Regional Park from Friday, September 27th through Sunday, September 29th. The event will feature top professional cowboys and cowgirls performing in various rodeo disciplines including bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and team roping. Professional Rodeo Clown JJ Harrison will also perform.
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.