39-Year-Old Lucerne Valley Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening To Shoot Two People
LUCERNE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 39-year-old Lucerne Valley man was arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot two people and was later found in possession of a loaded handgun.
The investigation began on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at about 8:41 a.m., when deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to the area of Highland Road and State Route 18 regarding a report of criminal threats.
According to the sheriff’s department, deputies contacted an adult female and an adult male who reported that a man later identified as Daniel Lovejoy drove to their location in a white sedan and threatened to shoot them.
During the investigation, deputies learned Lovejoy is a convicted felon and was currently on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS). Deputies conducted a compliance check at his residence in the 35800 block of Sage Street in Lucerne Valley, where they located a vehicle matching the description provided by the victims.
According to the written statement, deputies searched the vehicle and located a loaded handgun.
Lovejoy was arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center, where he was booked on suspicion of criminal threats, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, and other weapons-related charges.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 552-6800 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip by calling or texting “REPORT” to 844-909-3006.
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