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Firefighters attack blaze south of Running Springs in San Bernardino Mountains
Firefighters battled the Blue Fire over the weekend, which sparked south of Running Springs in the San Bernardino National Forest. The vegetation fire was reported at about 2:03 p.m. Sunday southeast of Highway 330 and near City Creek Road and Aqueduct Trail, according to the U.S. Forest Service. ...
Female Pedestrian Struck and Killed Monday Morning on Main Street in Hesperia
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A pedestrian was struck and killed early Monday morning in the City of Hesperia. The incident occurred at approximately 5:20 am on July 22, 2024, on Main Street near Maple Avenue. According to sheriff’s officials, the female pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, with the...
Male Victim Pistol-Whipped During Assault at a Gas Station in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to Mojave Gas Mart for a report of an assault on Saturday afternoon. It happened on July 20, 2024, at about 2:56 pm, in the 15300 block of Village Drive. Sheriff’s spokeswoman Gloria Huerta said when deputies arrived,...
Search continues for missing Fort Irwin soldier from Hesperia, public's help requested
Fort Irwin National Training Center officials are seeking the public's help as they search for a missing soldier from Hesperia who failed to report for duty. Army Pfc. Alejandro Espinola of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment was reported missing on Thursday, July 18, a Fort Irwin spokesperson reported. ...
Suspect Crashes After High-Speed Pursuit
On July 13th, 2024, at about 12:30 AM, CHP attempted to stop a white sedan for high speed on the Eastbound 10 Freeway near the 215 Interchange. The vehicle failed to yield, and a pursuit ensued. The suspect exited Waterman Ave, and CHP lost visual. CHP officers regained visibility near...
Collision at La Mesa and Amethyst Roads in Victorville Leaves One Dead, Another Critically Injured
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — One person was killed, and another was airlifted with critical injuries following a traffic collision. The incident occurred around 1:47 am on July 21, 2024, at the intersection of La Mesa and Amethyst Roads in Victorville. A blue 2002 Ford Ranger overturned and landed on...
Week in review: Top stories in the High Desert
Mt. Baldy Resort reopened as firefighters got the upper hand on the two-week-old Vista Fire burning in the Angeles National Forest. A global computer glitch left travelers stuck at airports and caused chaos for businesses around the world. An Apple Valley couple was arrested after their toddler was treated for...
Three Arrested in Hesperia Burglary, Stolen Goods Recovered
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — On July 20, 2024, deputies from the Hesperia Police Department responded to a reported burglary at a residence on the 14600 block of Orange Street. Through investigation, deputies discovered that three individuals had stolen items from the home and loaded them onto a UHaul truck....
CHP Patrol Vehicle Involved in Collision with Dodge Charger in Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A California Highway Patrol (CHP) patrol vehicle and a blue Dodge Charger were involved in a traffic collision Saturday morning in the Town of Apple Valley. It happened on July 20, 2024, at about 10:39 am, at the intersection of Bear Valley and Navajo...
Wife & Children Suing County & Sheriff’s Department Over Husband/Father’s Killing
The wife and five children of Keith Vinyard have filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against San Bernardino County, the sheriff’s department, Sheriff Shannon Dicus and at least two unnamed deputies as a consequence of the unarmed 52-year-old’s execution on March 23. On March 23 at roughly 9:50 p.m. in...
Motorcyclist Arrested After High-Speed Chase and Standoff in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) –A motorcyclist was arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit and later barricading himself inside his home in Victorville. Before 8:00 pm on Saturday, July 20, 2024, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) was requested to assist police with a street bike traveling at speeds of over 120 mph across several Inland Empire freeways.
Helendale Woman Arrested for DUI After Collision on Highway 395 in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 41-year-old Helendale woman was arrested for DUI following a two-vehicle collision in Victorville on Saturday night. The incident occurred at approximately 7:51 pm on July 20, 2024, along US Highway 395 near Sycamore Street. Officers from the Victorville Police Department responded to the scene, which involved a silver four-door sedan and a white two-door sedan.
Stand-off at Victorville Gas Station Ends Peacefully with Suspect’s Arrest
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A suspect barricaded inside a gas station was taken into custody after a stand-off in Oldtown Victorville. On Saturday, July 20, 2024, at about 11:54 am, deputies responded to the business at 16869 D Street for a disturbance. “Deputies learned an individual was inside the...
Vehicle Found Unoccupied After Crashing Into a Tree on Mojave Drive in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — In the early hours of Sunday, July 21, 2024, a single-vehicle traffic collision was reported on Mojave Drive, near Brucite Road. At approximately 6:13 am, deputies responded to the scene of what appeared to be an unknown injury incident. Upon arrival, authorities found the vehicle...
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