Homicide investigators are conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered in the aqueduct 
DATE/TIME: Monday, March 27, 2017/7:40 a.m.
INCIDENT: Death Investigation
LOCATION: Aqueduct at El Centro Street and Cottonwood Avenue, Hesperia
VICTIM: Alfonzo Mercado, age 38 of Phelan
SUSPECT:
SUMMARY:
On Monday, March 27, 2017, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Sheriff’s dispatch received a call regarding a possible body floating in the aqueduct in the area of El Centro Street and Cottonwood Avenue moving toward Ranchero Road. Deputies from the Hesperia Police Department, County Fire, and a Sheriff’s Dive Team member responded to the aqueduct at Ranchero and 11th. The body was recovered from the water by fire personnel and a dive team member. The Coroner’s Office responded to the location and took possession of the body.
Detectives from the Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, responded and are currently conducting a Death Investigation. The victim has been identified as Alfonzo Mercado. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, Detective Jon Cahow or Sergeant John Gaffney at (909)387-3589. 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 website at www.wetip.com.
No additional information is available for release. Updates will be issued as new information becomes available.
Refer: Detective Jon Cahow or Sergeant John Gaffney
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909)387-3589
Case No. DR#191702229 H#2017-35
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Hesperia Police Department
15840 Smoke Tree St
Hesperia, CA 92345
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 760-947-1549
