Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 12, 2018 UPDATE: August 15, 2018

INCIDENT: Murder Investigation

LOCATION: Desert near Stoddard Wells Road West of Grasshopper Road, Apple Valley

VICTIM: Keenan Handley, age 44 a resident of Victorville

SUSPECT: Howard Armstrong, age 31 a resident of Apple Valley


SUMMARY:
UPDATE – On Tuesday, August 14th, investigators from the Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail arrested Howard Armstrong for the murder of Keenan Handley.

Through investigation, investigators learned the Keenan Handley was last believed to be with the suspect, Howard Armstrong. A search warrant was served at Armstrong’s residence and he was interviewed by investigators. He was subsequently arrested, transported and booked into the Central Detention Center for PC 187 Murder.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division-Homicide Detail, Detective Nicholas Clark at (909)387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at (800)78-CRIME or www.wetip.com.

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On Sunday, August 12, 2018, deputies from the Apple Valley Police Department responded to a report of a possible dead body located in the desert near Stoddard Wells Road West of Grasshopper Road. Deputies confirmed the victim was deceased and requested the assistance of the Specialized Investigations Division.

Investigators responded to the location and assumed the investigation. The victim was identified to be Keenan Handley. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause and manner of death.

Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

Refer: Detective Nicholas Clark or Sergeant Ryan Smith
Station: Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
Phone No. (909)387-3589
Case No. DR#181804115 H#2018-073

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