Full Notification

DATE/TIME: December 23, 2018, at approximately 10:48 a.m.

INCIDENT: PC 594(b)(1) - Vandalism

LOCATION: 17500 Mana Road, Apple Valley

SUSPECTS: Male juvenile, age 17, a resident of Apple Valley
Male juvenile, age 16, a resident of Apple Valley
Male juvenile, age 15, a resident of Apple Valley
Male juvenile, age 15, a resident of Apple Valley
Male juvenile, age 15 , a resident of Apple Valley

VICTIMS: Lewis Center for Educational Research

SUMMARY:
On Sunday, December 23, 2018, at approximately 10:48 a.m., staff for the Lewis Center for Education Research at the Academy for Academic Excellence, in the Town of Apple Valley, arrived on campus to find damaged property. Staff reported unknown suspect threw rocks at cars belonging to the school, which broke the windows. Damages were estimated at $2,500.00. The suspects also damaged approximately 10 sheds on campus, which were used as a mock village for research. The damage to the sheds was estimated at $5,000.00, for a total of approximately $7,500.00 and most likely occurred during the weekend.

Deputy Stuart Cullum, of the Apple Valley Police Station, conducted an investigation and with the assistance of school staff, identified five male juveniles. Deputy Cullum contacted four of the five juveniles and spoke with them. After each juvenile was interviewed, they were arrested and booked at the High Desert Juvenile Detention Center for the above charges.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Stuart Cullum at (760) 240-7400. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline a 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Deputy Stuart Cullum or Sergeant Matthew Griffith

Station: Apple Valley Station

Phone No. (760) 240-7400

Case No. DR# 181806270

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