Homicide detectives travel to Texas to arrest a man in connection with a March 2017 Adelanto murder. 
DATE/TIME: Monday, March 20, 2017/8:06 p.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: 11200 block of Chamberlaine Way, Adelanto
VICTIM: Joshua Jermaine McGinnis, age 36 a resident of Adelanto
SUSPECT: Johnny Lavell Brown, age 37 a resident of Adelanto
SUMMARY:
UPDATE: Monday, September 11, 2017
Through investigation, homicide detectives determined that Johnny Lavell Brown had fled to a residence in Arlington, Texas. Detectives contacted law enforcement officials with the US Marshals and Arlington Police Department for assistance. On September 6th, Johnny Lavell Brown was located at a residence in the Heather Glen Townhomes and taken into custody without incident.
On September 10th, homicide detectives responded to Fort Worth Texas and took custody of Brown. He was transported back to San Bernardino County and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for PC187 Murder. Brown is being held on $1,000,000.00 bail and is scheduled for court on September 11th.
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On Monday, March 20, 2017, at 8:06 p.m., deputies from the Adelanto Station responded to a 911 call of a male shot in the 11200 block of Chamberlaine Way. Deputies arrived and found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local area hospital.
Due to the extent of the victim's injuries, Detectives from the Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail responded to the location to conduct the investigation.
On Tuesday, March 21st, at 1:14 p.m., the victim was pronounced deceased.
Through investigation, detectives have identified Johnny Lavell Brown as the suspect responsible for the death of Joshua Jermaine McGinnis. Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for Brown.
The public’s assistance is needed in locating Johnny Brown. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, Detective Lisa Guerra or Sergeant Jason Radeleff 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 Lisa Guerra or Sergeant Jason Radeleff
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909)387-3589
Case No. DR#241700716 H#2017-32
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victor Valley Sheriff's Department
11613 Bartlett Ave
Adelanto, CA 92301
Contact
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