Full Notification

DATE/TIME: March 14, 2018 / 3:36 a.m.

INCIDENT: Attempt Murder

LOCATION: 14900 block of Arlette Drive, Victorville

SUSPECT(S): Jimmy Donald Smith, 26-year old Victorville resident

VICTIM(S): Confidential - Adult Male, 21-year old Victorville resident
Adult Female, 24-year old Victorville resident

CORRECTION: The suspect’s middle name and age was incorrect in the initial press release. The suspect is 26-year old Jimmy Donald Smith.

SUMMARY: On March 14, 2018, deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to a stabbing call at an apartment complex in the 14900 block of Arlette Drive.

Upon arriving at the scene, deputies discovered the two victims, a man and a woman, had been staying at the suspect’s apartment. While they were sleeping the suspect reportedly began stabbing them multiple times. They managed to escape the victim’s apartment and went to a neighbor for help.

Deputies made entry into the suspect’s apartment and found him hiding in a closet, still in possession of the knife used in the stabbings. The suspect refused to comply with orders, leading deputies to use necessary force to detain him. The suspect was identified as 26-year old Jimmy Donald Smith.

The two victims were transported by air to a trauma center. Their conditions are not known at this time. The suspect was taken by ambulance to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries. Upon release from the hospital the suspect will be booked at High Desert Detention Center for attempted murder.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Mara Rodriguez, Media Relations Officer

Station: Victorville Police Department

Case #: 171802861

Phone No. (760) 241-2911

JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department