48-Year-Old El Monte Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends With Crash Into Wall In Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 48-year-old El Monte man was arrested Sunday evening after deputies investigating the theft of a Chevrolet Silverado located the vehicle and a pursuit ended in a crash in Victorville, authorities said.
The incident began at approximately 6:00 p.m. on August 23, 2026, when deputies from the Victorville Police Department responded to the 15000 block of Roy Rogers Drive regarding the theft of a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado.
About an hour later, deputies located a vehicle matching the description in the area of Blue Canyon and Village Drive. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the driver failed to yield, prompting a vehicle pursuit, authorities said.
The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a wall near Amethyst Road and Nordic Lane. The driver identified as Jorge Martinez was taken into custody without further incident.
Martinez was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto on suspicion of felony evading and possession of a stolen vehicle. Authorities said he was also booked on several felony warrants.
The original incident was reported as a violation of California Vehicle Code 10851, involving grand theft auto.
Anyone with information about the investigation is urged to contact the Victorville Station at 760-241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at 760-956-5001. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call or text “REPORT” to We-Tip at 844-909-3006.
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