DATE/TIME: February 24, 2025 / 12:41 a.m.
INCIDENT: In Custody Death Investigation and PC 69 – Resisting an Officer
LOCATION 1: Chevron Station, 12905 Hesperia Road, Victorville
LOCATION 2: Victor Valley Global Medical Center, 15248 11th Street, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Roman Huerta, 28-years-old, Transient in Victorville
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY:
On Monday, February 24, 2025, at about 12:41 a.m., a deputy from the Victorville Sheriff’s Station responded to the Chevron on Hesperia Road and contacted Roman Huerta. Huerta was involved in a battery investigation, appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance and was causing a disturbance inside the store. During the investigation, the deputy attempted to detain him. Huerta pushed the deputy and fled on foot. A short foot pursuit ensued, and Huerta was tased. Huerta was taken into custody and was combative inside the patrol vehicle. Huerta was taken to the hospital for a pre-booking clearance and was uncooperative with deputies and medical staff. Huerta became unresponsive and despite lifesaving measures, he was pronounced deceased.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We -Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.
Refer: Detective T. Kleveno
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. H# 2025-015 DR# 172502427
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
