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Man accused of kidnapping, beating, trying to strangle girlfriend at Barstow motel
A woman escaped from a Barstow motel room where police say her boyfriend beat her, held her against her will and tried to strangle her with a plastic zip tie. The incident was first reported as a "domestic disturbance" about 12:15 a.m. Monday at a motel in the 1200 block of West Main Street, according to the Barstow Police Department. The victim has been involved in an argument with her boyfriend, identified as Timothy Loring, 34, of Barstow, officials said. Loring began punching and kicking the woman, police said in a written statement. "During the assault, the victim stated she was able to run away from Loring, but he soon caught up with her and threatened to kill her if she did not return to the room," according to the statement. Once back in the room, police said the suspect continued assaulting the victim while "brandishing a knife, insisting he would kill her." "At one point, Loring wrapped a zip tie around the victim's neck, and he tried to cinch it down to choke her," the statement said. "The victim placed her hand between the zip-tie and her neck, preventing the zip-tie from completely cinching down. The victim fled from Loring and contacted police." Evidence corroborating the woman's account was found at the scene. Loring tried to run from officers but was captured following a brief foot chase, authorities added. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, kidnapping, domestic violence and making criminal threats, San Bernardino County booking records show. Bail was set at $1 million pending legal proceedings. More: Shooting victim identified as 27-year-old Hesperia man Anyone with information was asked to contact Barstow police Officer Juan Gonzalez at (760) 256-2211, or by email at jgonzalez@ Tips may also be submitted anonymously to the We-Tip hotline a (800) 782-7463. This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Man accused of kidnapping, trying to strangle girlfriend at Barstow motel
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Barstow man accused of DUI after fatally striking woman with SUV in Victorville
A Barstow man is accused of DUI and manslaughter after striking and killing a woman with an SUV in Victorville on Tuesday night, authorities said. The collision took place about 9 p.m. at Reno Loop Road and Sorrel Way, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. "Upon arrival, it was determined a gold Chevrolet Suburban struck a pedestrian," sheriff's officials said in a written statement. The badly injured woman was taken to a hospital for treatment, but could not be saved. Her identity was not released pending notification of family. Deputies determined the driver of the SUV, identified as 50-year-old George Batiste Thenarse of Barstow, was intoxicated and arrested him on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Thenarse was released from custody as the investigation continues, but the case will be submitted to the San Bernardino District Attorney's Office for potential criminal charges, sheriff's department spokeswoman Mara Rodriguez said. Deputies from the Victorville Major Accident Investigation Team were spearheading the investigation. More: Man accused of kidnapping, beating, trying to strangle girlfriend at Barstow motel Any witnesses, or anyone with information, was asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911, or Sheriff's Dispatch at (760) may also be submitted anonymously to the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463. This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Woman fatally struck by SUV in Victorville, driver accused of DUI
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Victorville woman struck and killed by alleged DUI driver identified
Authorities have released the identity of a Victorville woman was struck and killed by an allegedly intoxicated driver earlier this week. Shareece Jones, 49, died at a hospital shortly after Tuesday's collision, which took place about 9 p.m. at Reno Loop Road and Sorrel Way, according to San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner's officials. She was on foot when she was hit by a Chevrolet Suburban being driven by a 50-year-old Barstow man, sheriff's officials said. The circumstances of the collision were not available. Paramedics took Jones to Victor Valley Global Medical Center in Victorville, where she succumbed to her injuries. Deputies determined the SUV driver, identified as George Batiste Thenarse, was intoxicated and arrested him on suspicion of DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Potential criminal charges were pending. More: Barstow man accused of DUI after fatally striking woman with SUV in Victorville Any witnesses, or anyone with information, was asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911, or Sheriff's Dispatch at (760) may also be submitted anonymously to the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463. This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Victorville woman struck and killed by alleged DUI driver identified
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Man accused of kidnapping, beating, trying to strangle girlfriend at Barstow motel
A woman escaped from a Barstow motel room where police say her boyfriend beat her, held her against her will and tried to strangle her with a plastic zip tie. The incident was first reported as a "domestic disturbance" about 12:15 a.m. Monday at a motel in the 1200 block of West Main Street, according to the Barstow Police Department. The victim has been involved in an argument with her boyfriend, identified as Timothy Loring, 34, of Barstow, officials said. Loring began punching and kicking the woman, police said in a written statement. "During the assault, the victim stated she was able to run away from Loring, but he soon caught up with her and threatened to kill her if she did not return to the room," according to the statement. Once back in the room, police said the suspect continued assaulting the victim while "brandishing a knife, insisting he would kill her." "At one point, Loring wrapped a zip tie around the victim's neck, and he tried to cinch it down to choke her," the statement said. "The victim placed her hand between the zip-tie and her neck, preventing the zip-tie from completely cinching down. The victim fled from Loring and contacted police." Evidence corroborating the woman's account was found at the scene. Loring tried to run from officers but was captured following a brief foot chase, authorities added. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, kidnapping, domestic violence and making criminal threats, San Bernardino County booking records show. Bail was set at $1 million pending legal proceedings. More: Shooting victim identified as 27-year-old Hesperia man Anyone with information was asked to contact Barstow police Officer Juan Gonzalez at (760) 256-2211, or by email at jgonzalez@ Tips may also be submitted anonymously to the We-Tip hotline a (800) 782-7463. This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Man accused of kidnapping, trying to strangle girlfriend at Barstow motel
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22-05-2025
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Apple Valley man jailed in connection with double-fatal shooting in Hesperia
A second victim has died and a suspect is in custody following a shooting in an residential neighborhood in Hesperia, authorities said Wednesday. The deadly shooting took place about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Sheffield and Madrone streets, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Deputies responding to reports of an armed man found 60-year-old Carlos Gonzales lying in the driveway of his home, suffering from gunshot wounds, sheriff's officials said in in a written statement. He died from his injuries at the scene. A 59-year-old Victorville woman was also found lying next to Gonzales suffering from gunshot wounds, officials said. She was rushed to a hospital for treatment, but ultimately could not be saved, sheriff's officials said. Her identity had not been released by San Bernardino County coroner's officials. Detectives from the Sheriff's Specialized Investigation Detail, Homicide Bureau soon identified 27-year-old Christian Liam Armstrong as a suspect in the double homicide, officials said. He was taken into custody shortly before 4 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Roundup Way and Pioneer Road in Apple Valley, according to county booking records. No further details, including a possible motive in the shooting, were available. Armstrong was being held without bail pending an arraignment hearing, scheduled Friday in the Victorville branch of San Bernardino County Superior Court. An online fundraiser was established on to aid Gonzales' family."On Tuesday, May 20, our family suffered a heartbreaking tragedy," read a statement accompanying the fundraiser. "A beloved family member Carlos Gonzales was senselessly shot and killed in Hesperia, California. This devastating loss has left their children grieving and in urgent need of support." "Please keep our family, especially the children, in your prayers. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support," the statement said. More: Man killed, woman wounded in Hesperia shooting Anyone with information was urged to contact Detective Eric Rebollar of the Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Tips may also be submitted anonymously to the We-Tip hotline at (800) 782-7463. (Developing: This story will be updated as additional information becomes available.) This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Apple Valley man jailed in connection with Hesperia double-fatal shooting
