Victorville Daily Press
A 46-year-old Victorville man arrested on suspicion of drug possession posted $50,000 bail and was released from custody late Sunday night.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies arrested Henry Santos after a traffic stop near the intersection of Lacy and Center streets in Victorville.
Sheriff’s officials in a statement said that a deputy stopped a 2013 Kia with expired registration just after 2:30 p.m. and identified Santos as the driver.
During the stop, the deputy searched the Kia and allegedly found 60 grams of suspected methamphetamine, five grams of suspected heroin and a “large amount of cash.”
Santos was booked on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance/narcotics for sale at the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto.
Victorville sheriff s officials say there is no winner in illegal street racing
2 teens cited, vehicles impounded, after street race on Ridgecrest Road
Victorville Daily Press
A recent incident has prompted San Bernardino County Sheriff s officials in Victorville Sheriff’s to urge drivers, and parents of teen drivers, to consider the consequences of illegal street racing.
On Wednesday, the Victorville Sheriff’s Station reported that on Jan. 31, Deputy A. Hylin witnessed a Nissan Versa and a Chevy Cobalt in front of him driving northbound on Ridgecrest Road.
As the two vehicles came side by side, both drivers accelerated and allegedly started to race one another. They stopped at a red light, then continued to race, the report said.
Victorville Daily Press
Sister Terry Maher prayed over a triage tent in the parking lot of Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley on Thursday as a crew prepared to dismantle the temporary structure once used for patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mendy Hickey, St. Mary s executive director of Acute Care Services, told the Daily Press the tent s removal has fostered a general sense of “hope and light at the end of the tunnel.”
That dark tunnel includes a time last December when St. Mary experienced a surge of COVID-19 patients that resulted in zero percent capacity at the hospital.
Victor Valley Transit Authority unveils Umo Mobility App and Pass for High Desert riders
Victorville Daily Press
The Victor Valley Transit Authority on Wednesday announced its adoption of the Umo Mobility App and Pass to help enhance mobility for its passengers.
Umo simplifies travel by integrating all of its service area transportation options from VVTA fixed-route buses to ride shares, according to the Hesperia-based VVTA.
The Umo App includes trip-planning and fare payment capabilities, and the Umo Pass is an account-based fare collection platform that reduces the cost burden associated with traditional fare collection.
The pass allows riders to pay through various touchless options, including electronic payment and a method for those who prefer cash payments, VVTA officials said.
Victorville Daily Press
Sheriff s officials announced Monday the open enrollment period for contracted towing services with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Local sheriff’s stations will accept towing provider applications from March 1 to 31 for the 2021-22 fiscal year. No late applications will be taken.
Towing companies whose applications are accepted will undergo vehicle and facility inspections in May. Companies that pass both inspections will begin working with the Sheriff’s Department on July 1.
Online applications will be available during March at the Sheriff s Department s website at wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff. Search under general information
The online application can be found toward the back of the Tow Service Agreement (TSA). Applicants should refer to the TSA to answer questions regarding the agreement.