A man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and driving under the influence after allegedly attempting to hit a group of people with his truck during a July 4 gathering in Adelanto, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
In a press release issued by the department, officials said deputies from the Victor Valley Station were near the intersection of Virginia Street and Jonathan Street around 11:00 p.m. Thursday when they heard shouting coming from a nearby residence. When they approached the area, deputies reportedly saw a red pickup truck attempting to drive into several people standing in a driveway on the 11000 block of Virginia Street.
The driver of the truck fled the scene on foot, but deputies gave chase and apprehended him after a short pursuit. He was identified as 52-year-old Dante Washington, a resident of Adelanto, the department said.
Washington was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and driving under the influence, according to the sheriff’s department.
No injuries were reported in the incident. The victims were not identified by name and remain confidential.
The investigation is ongoing. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Deputy G. Villalba at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 552-6800 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME or online.
