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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Parolee subdued with Taser, arrested following high-speed chase through Apple Valley
A parolee from Victorville led deputies on a high-speed chase through Apple Valley before being ultimately being subdued with a Taser and arrested on Friday afternoon, officials said. The incident began about 2:20 p.m., when deputies noticed a Pontiac Grand Prix maneuvering recklessly in the area of Joshua Road and Standing Rock Avenue, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. "Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop and a pursuit ensued," according to a statement issued by the agency via social media. "During the pursuit, the vehicle traveled speeds of over 100 miles per hour in a residential area," the statement said. The fleeing car came to a halt at Ramona Avenue and Candlewood Road. A man at the wheel of the car and a woman riding as a passenger both ran. "When deputies attempted to detain [the driver], he became combative and was subsequently Tased," the statement said. "Deputies also apprehended the passenger, who was found to be in possession of what appeared to be methamphetamine. Driver Eduardo Mendoza Palacios, 25, of Victorville, was arrested on suspicion of recklessly evading police, as well as violation of parole stemming from a prior conviction, according to county booking records. He was being held without bail pending legal proceedings. More: Apple Valley teen accused of attempted murder following alleged assault on family member Passenger Raquel Janet Nolan, 29, of Victorville was cited for alleged drug possession and obstruction of police and released. This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Parolee Tased, arrested following high-speed chase through Apple Valley
CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Human remains found after backyard fire at Victorville home
Investigators found human remains at a residence in Victorville after a shed in the backyard caught on fire Tuesday afternoon. Around 5:22 p.m., deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a home on Chia Court for a fire. The department said that when deputies arrived, they found a shed in the backyard that had caught on fire. Shortly after, firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze. During their investigation, authorities found two suspected human mandibles. Detectives from the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division found additional suspected human bones at the scene. The Coroner's Office will conduct an autopsy to determine if the bones are human. Anyone who might have any information about the incident is urged to call the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations at 909-890-4904.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
29 arrested in Southern California retail theft bust operation
Twenty-nine suspects were arrested during a massive retail theft bust in San Bernardino County. The nearly two-week operation took place from May 3-16 and focused on the Victoria Gardens mall in Rancho Cucamonga. Officers from multiple agencies collaborated in the effort. During the operation, 29 suspects were arrested — 15 were felony arrests and 14 were misdemeanor arrests. Authorities also recovered around $4,402 worth of stolen merchandise. In November 2023, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department became concerned with a troubling rise in thefts at retail stores which often involved organized theft rings. 'These violent criminals terrorize the citizens of San Bernardino County by utilizing intimidation tactics and a mob mentality that creates an unsafe and uncomfortable shopping environment for our residents,' authorities said. The sheriff department's Operation Smash & Grab effort focuses on shopping districts across Rancho Cucamonga, Apple Valley, Hesperia, Victorville and Chino Hills as deputies work to disrupt and dismantle retail theft crews. 'Investigators utilize conventional and non-conventional investigative methods to accomplish this task and lessen the blight created by these bad actors,' SBSD explained. Several law enforcement agencies were involved in the operation including: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department – Gangs/Narcotics Division Rancho Cucamonga Station San Bernardino County Probation Department Homeland Security Investigations California Highway Patrol San Bernardino Police Department Authorities did not release the identities of the 29 suspects. Anyone with additional information on retail thefts can call the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department at 909-884-0156. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
UC Santa Barbara student missing in Big Bear during weekend visit
Police are looking for a Santa Barbara man who disappeared from the Big Bear Lake area just after midnight Friday. Tanner Prentiss, 22, was visiting Big Bear Lake over the weekend with some friends but failed to return to his rental cabin, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said. Police said he was last seen 12:30 a.m. Saturday in the 40000 block of Village Drive. An alert posted by the Santa Barbara Snow Club said he was walking south toward Big Bear Boulevard and wearing a black hoodie and jeans. A LinkedIn profile identifies him as an economics and sociology student at UC Santa Barbara set to graduate next year. Those with information are asked to call Sheriff's Detective Brett Meelker at 909-866-0100. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
The Guardian
18-05-2025
- The Guardian
Suspect identified in ‘intentional' explosion at Palm Springs fertility clinic
The person suspected of detonating a car bomb outside a California fertility clinic on Saturday – and dying in the process – has been identified by local media reports as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus. According to outlets citing sources familiar with the matter, Bartkus is a resident of Twentynine Palms, home to a large marine base located about an hour away from Palm Springs, where the explosion in question occurred. The sources added that Bartkus stated in writings or recordings that he was against bringing people into the world against their will, CBS reports. Speaking to KTLA on Sunday morning, the FBI's public affairs specialist, Laura Eimiller, confirmed that a person of interest is dead as a result of Saturday's explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers. The blast also injured four other people. In a Facebook post on Sunday morning, the San Bernardino county sheriff's department said there is law enforcement 'occurring in Twentynine Palms', which is 'an FBI investigation related to the Palm Springs explosion'. However, officials had not immediately confirmed media reports on the suspect's identity. 'At this time, there are no known threats to the San Bernardino county region,' the sheriff's office said. But the agency added: 'Out of an abundance of caution, sheriff's deputies will be conducting extra patrols at fertility centers located in our jurisdiction.' An FBI statement described the attacks as an 'intentional act of terrorism', adding that the clinic was deliberately targeted. But it declined to elaborate on how authorities had reached a conclusion on a motive. The bomb, which detonated before 11am, was either in or near a car parked outside the clinic when it exploded, said the Palm Springs mayor, Ron deHarte. The bomber tried to record video or stream the blast, according to an official speaking anonymously to the Associated Press. Aerial images of the damage to the facility showed the burned-out remains of a vehicle in a parking lot behind the clinic. Despite damage to the building, the ARC said its facility would be fully operational on Monday. The Desert Sun reported that the explosion could be felt as far as 2 miles (3km) away. Dr Maher Abdallah, who runs the ARC facility where the explosion happened, told the Associated Press in a phone interview that all of his staff were safe and accounted for. The explosion damaged the practice's office space, where it conducts consultations with patients. But the blast did not harm the in vitro fertilization (IVF) lab and all of the stored embryos. In a statement on Facebook, the ARC said: 'We are heartbroken to learn that this event claimed a life and caused injuries, and our deepest condolences go out to the individuals and families affected.' The ARC also said it appreciated 'the incredible support from our patients and local community, as well as the swift action of Palm Springs police, fire, and emergency responders'. California's governor, Gavin Newsom, wrote on X that he and his wife, Jen, 'are keeping everyone affected in our hearts'. 'The state is working closely with local and federal authorities as the investigation unfolds,' Newsom added. 'Please avoid the area.' Meanwhile, US attorney general Pam Bondi said 'violence against a fertility clinic is unforgivable'.
