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Tuesday May 13th, 2025 :: 10:31 a.m. PDT

Advisory

Three Suspects Arrested When Investigation Reveals They Neglected and Abused Six Children

DATE/TIME: Monday, May 12, 2025

INCIDENT: PC206 - Torture

LOCATION: 13000 block of Helena Drive, Victorville, CA

SUSPECT(S): Kenneth Key, 60-year-old resident of Victorville, CA
Tina Key, 60-year-old resident of Victorville, CA
Katlynn Key, 23-year-old resident of Victorville, CA

VICTIM(S): Confidential - Juveniles


SUMMARY: On February 13, 2025, investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Crimes Against Children Detail (CAC) and the Victorville Sheriff's Station conducted an investigation of severe and prolonged abuse and neglect to six children, ages five to 16, in the city of Victorville. 

During the investigation, Kenneth Key, Tina Key, and Katlynn Key were identified as the suspects.  At the conclusion of the investigation, all three suspects were arrested and booked at the Central Detention Center in violation of PC206 - Torture, in lieu of $1,000,000 bail. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Katie Merrill of the Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail at (909) 890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.    

Refer: Detective Katie Merrill

Station: Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail

Phone No. 909-890-4904

Case No. 172501938

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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