Apple Valley man arrested after assaulting girlfriend and family member

APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Jeffery McCutcheon, 27, was arrested for allegedly assaulting his estranged girlfriend and her family member, officials said.

On Sunday, February 9, 2020, at approximately 7:35 pm, deputies were dispatched to a family disturbance at a residence in the 20400 block of Sago Lane in the Town of Apple Valley.

Deputy Jarred Kabluyen arrived on scene and contacted the residents.

According to a sheriff’s news release, McCutcheon assaulted his estranged girlfriend by punching and kicking her. He also held the victim to the ground, preventing her from leaving the residence and threatened to kill her if she left.

McCutcheon’s relative attempted to intervene on the girlfriend’s behalf she too was assaulted by McCutcheon. Both victims sustained minor injuries.

McCutcheon was arrested and transported to High Desert Detention Center where he was booked on the above charges. McCutcheon is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Apple Valley Police Department at (760) 240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

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