Homicide Detectives are Investigating an In Custody Death Following an Incident at Victor Valley College
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
Address/Location
SBSD - Victorville Police Department
14200 Amargosa Rd
Victorville, CA 92392
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700