Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Sunday, February 15, 2015, at 4:22 a.m.

INCIDENT: Felony Assault on a Peace Officer/In Custody Death Investigation

LOCATION: Victor Valley Community College, 18422 Bear Valley Road, Victorville

SUSPECT(S): #1 - Anthony Dean Marino, 58 year old resident of Lucerne Valley (Deceased)
#2 – Unidentified white male adult, 30-40 years old

VICTIM: Victor Valley Community College Police Officer


SUMMARY:
On Sunday, February 15, 2015, at approximately 4:22 a.m., Marino and a second unidentified white male subject were attempting to break into several vending machines on the campus when they were contacted by a Victor Valley Community College Police Officer. Marino and the second subject fled the area on foot from the officer. Marino was taken into custody by Victor Valley College Police, after a short chase. Marino began experiencing an unknown medical emergency following his arrest and life saving measures, including CPR, were taken by San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputies responding to the call for assitance. Marino was transported to Desert Valley Medical Center where he passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015.

Investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Specialized Investigations Division were requested to conduct the investigation into Marinos death.
An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact Detective Tina Kirby or Sergeant Jason Radeleff of the Sheriff's Homicide Detail at (909) 387-3589. Anyone with information wishing to remain anonymous is asked to contact We-Tip at (800) 78-CRIME or via their website at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Public Affairs Division

Station: Sheriff's Homicide Detail

Phone No. (909) 387-3589

Case No. 171501774

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department