A pursuit began at Hwy 18 and Cody Avenue and lead deputies into Lucerne Valley and back to Apple Valley 
DATE/TIME: August 21, 2019 / 2234 hours
INCIDENT: Traffic Pursuit
LOCATION: Highway 18 and Cody Avenue
SUSPECT: Unknown
SUMMARY: On August 21, 2019, at approximately 10:13 pm, Apple Valley Sergeant James Evans attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black motorcycle speeding near Central Avenue and State Highway 18. The rider matched reports from an earlier officer safety bulletin about an armed subject. The rider failed to yield and led Apple Valley Deputies on a pursuit into the Lucerne Valley area and back into Apple Valley. One responding patrol unit struck loose sand at Highway 18 and Cody Avenue and left the roadway. There were no injuries.
Deputies utilized Sheriff's Aviation to safely track the motorcycle, however, the suspect was able to elude all units and escaped near Highway 18 and Mesquite. The suspect was wearing a black helmet, a black vest, and was riding a black high-performance street motorcycle with a loud exhaust.
Earlier in the day, Apple Valley Deputies received a call about a subject riding a black motorcycle on Bear Valley Road. The rider was reported to be armed with a handgun and or several ammunition magazines. It is not known if the suspect who fled from Sergeant Evans is the same suspect from the earlier call.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Sergeant James Evans at the Apple Valley Station @ 760-240-7400.
Refer: Sergeant James R. Evans
Station: Apple Valley Station
Phone No. 760-240-7400
Case No. 181903980
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Apple Valley Police Department
14931 Dale Evans Pkwy
Apple Valley, CA 92307
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