Full Notification

DATE/TIME: July 25, 2018 / 2:50 pm

INCIDENT: Cruelty to a Child

LOCATION: 11900 block of Elliott Way, Victorville

SUSPECT: Carmen Larose, 42-year old Victorville resident

VICTIM: Confidential, 20-month old female


SUMMARY:
On July 25, 2018, deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to assist with a medical aid call in the 11900 block of Elliott Way. Sheriff’s Dispatch was told a 20-month old child had been left in a parked vehicle for approximately 30 minutes at the location.

Deputy V. Quiroz arrived at the home and found Carmen Larose inside holding her daughter, who was unresponsive. Quiroz immediately rendered aid to the child until medical personnel from San Bernardino County Fire arrived. The child was flown to a trauma center for treatment.

During the investigation, it was discovered Larose had taken her daughter with her earlier that day to run errands. When they returned to the home, Larose parked the vehicle in the driveway and went inside. She returned to the vehicle approximately 30 minutes later, intending to run more errands, and discovered she had left the child in the vehicle.

The child remains hospitalized in critical condition. Larose was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for cruelty to a child.

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

Station: Victorville Police Department

Case #: 171808149

Phone No. (760) 241-2911

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