Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Monday, August 10, 2020               9:09 p.m.
 
INCIDENT:    Attempted Murder / Deputy Involved Shooting
 
LOCATION: 41000 block of Dogwood Street, Newberry Springs
 
VICTIM:          Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Barstow Sheriff’s Station
 
SUSPECT:     Anthony Oetken, 58 years old, resident of Newberry Springs
                         
 
SUMMARY:
On Monday, August 10, 2020, at 9:09 p.m., deputies from the Barstow Sheriff’s Station responded to a domestic disturbance call on Dogwood Street in Newberry Springs. The caller said a family member was at the home causing a disturbance. Two deputies, in the same vehicle, arrived at the home. As the deputies exited their vehicle, the suspect came out of the bushes and attacked the deputy on the passenger side with a machete. A third deputy arrived as the attack occurred and a deputy involved shooting occurred. The deputy and suspect were airlifted to different hospitals for treatment.
 
Detectives with the Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded to conduct the investigation. 
 
The deputy suffered numerous wounds to his upper body as a result of the attack and is expected to recover.
 
The suspect, identified as Anthony Oetken, is expected to survive and upon release from the hospital, will be booked for attempted murder.
 
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information, or anyone who witnessed the incident, is asked to contact Detective Gerad Laing, Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail at (909)387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
 
Refer:             Detective Gerad Laing or Sergeant Jon Woods
 
Station:          Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
 
Phone No.     (909) 387-3589
 
Case No.       DR#082001037/602000138          H#2020-080
 
 
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department