Michael Earley is transported to a Crisis Walk-in-Center where he assaults a deputy and attempts to steal a car 
DATE/TIME: January 9, 2020 / 11:28 am
INCIDENT: Attempted Carjacking, Assault, Assault on a Peace Officer
LOCATION: Hesperia Rd/Bear Valley Rd, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Michael Earley, 50-year old Barstow resident
VICTIM(S): #1 Adult Female
#2 San Bernardino County Deputy Sheriff
SUMMARY: On January 9, 2020, deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to an unknown problem call on Hesperia Road, near Bear Valley Road. Sheriff’s Dispatch received calls from multiple citizens reporting a Deputy Sheriff was involved in an altercation with a male subject and appeared to need assistance.
The involved deputy is assigned to the Barstow Station and had transported the suspect, identified as Michael Earley, to the Crisis Walk-In Center for treatment after an earlier disturbance call in Barstow. After arriving at the Crisis Walk-In Center, the suspect began displaying unusual behavior and ran from the deputy. The suspect approached a female in her car. He assaulted her and got into the car, attempting to carjack the victim. The deputy was able to remove him from the car and the suspect began to run, once again. The deputy gave chase and upon catching the suspect, he became combative with the deputy. Several citizens and the female victim called 911 to report the incident and request assistance, while other citizens attempted to help the deputy.
Upon arrival, Victorville deputies were able to assist and take the suspect into custody. The suspect was transported to the hospital for treatment and evaluation. He faces charges for attempted carjacking, assault, and assault on a Peace Officer.
The female victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The deputy had minor injuries. He did not require medical treatment and was able to return to duty.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy E. Smith at the Victorville Police Department at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. 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 #: 172000269
Phone No. (760) 241-2911
JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Victorville Police Department
14200 Amargosa Rd
Victorville, CA 92392
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700