Full Notification

DATE/TIME: 11/10/15 1122 Hours

INCIDENT: PC212.5 - Attempt Carjacking

LOCATION: 15010 Palmdale Rd

SUSPECT(S): Caleb Peterson, age 29 a resident of Victorville

VICTIM(S): Confidential


SUMMARY: On November 10, 2015, deputies from the Victorville City Police Department responded to the County Transitional Assistance Department facility located at 15010 Palmdale Road in Victorville. A repossessor was attempting to remove a vehicle from the parking lot when he was confronted by the owner of the vehicle. The owner, Caleb Peterson, struck the victim several times, attempting to pull the victim from his tow truck and take the tow truck and the repossessed vehicle. During the struggle, comments by Peterson made the victim in fear he would be shot. The victim had called 911 and a struggle could be heard by Sheriff's Dispatch and the information was relayed to the responding deputies.

Deputy Acosta arrived and witnessed the victim was being struck by Peterson. Deputy Acosta was able to overcome Peterson's resistance and effect an arrest. While being searched, a handgun was located in Peterson's back waistband area. The gun was safely removed along with a large knife without incident.

The victim sustained minor injuries and Petersen was booked at the High Desert Detention Center.

Refer: Deputy A. Acosta/Sgt. K. Lutz

Station: Victorville Station

Phone No. 760-241-2911

Case No. 171513595

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