DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 4, 2021
INCIDENT: PC 273a(a) - Child Cruelty
LOCATION: 16000 block of Don St, Victorville
SUSPECT(S): Davon Sheppard, 29-year-old resident of Victorville
VICTIM(S): two-year-old male
SUMMARY: On Friday, September 3, 2021, detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children (CAC) Detail were contacted by Sheriff’s Victorville Station reference an investigation regarding physical abuse to a two-year-old male. Through the investigation, detectives identified Davon Sheppard as the suspect. The victim sustained second and third degree burns, along with severe head trauma, while in the care of Davon Sheppard.
At the conclusion of the investigation, detectives arrested Sheppard. He was booked into the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino for violation of PC 273a(a) felony child cruelty. Sheppard posted bail bond in the amount of $100,000.
If you have any information regarding this case please contact Detective Josette Tracy at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail at (909) 387-3615. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).
Refer: Detective Josette Tracy
Station: Specialized Investigation Division - Crimes Against Children Detail
Phone No. (909) 387-3615
Case No. DR# 172108376 C#2021-0159
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
