Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 8, 2017 11:09 a.m.

INCIDENT: Murder Investigation

LOCATION: 11700 block of Cliffwood Street, Victorville

VICTIM: Ruth Delacruz Castellon, age 57 a resident of Victorville

SUSPECT: Jonathan Moises Castellon, age 35 a resident of Victorville

SUMMARY:
On Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 11:09 a.m., deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to an unknown disturbance at a residence in the 11700 block of Cliffwood Street. Upon arrival, deputies found the victim, Ruth Castellon, deceased inside the residence . Deputies located a male subject in the backyard, with apparent blood on his feet and clothing. The male was identified as Jonathan Castellon. Castellon was detained by deputies and taken to the Victorville Police Department to be interviewed.

Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives responded to conduct the investigation. Detectives were advised that the victim and the suspect both lived in the home. The victim, Ruth Castellon, is the mother of Jonathan Castellon. Through investigation, detectives determined Jonathan Castellon was responsible for the murder of Ruth Castellon. The motive is unknown.

Jonathan Castellon was taken into custody without incident and booked into the High Desert Detention Center for Murder.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Detective Justin Long, Sheriff’s Homicide Detail, at (909)387-3589 or Sheriff’s dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Detective Justin Long or Sergeant Dave Johnson

Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail

Phone No. (909)387-3589

Case No. 171704213 H#2017-38


John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department