Assistance Needed in Locating Family of Man Killed in House Fire

APPLE VALLEY-(VVNG.com):  The Apple Valley Fire Protection District (AVFD), the San Bernardino County Coroner and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is seeking assistance in locating the family of a deceased 78-year-old Apple Valley man. The elderly male victim identified as James Edward Crouse was located inside the home deceased as a result of the fire on December 16, 2014 at 3:18 pm on the 18000 block of Symeron Road.

The fire is under investigation of the Apple Valley Fire Protection District (AVFD) and San Bernardino Sheriff Department (SBSD) – Bomb/Arson Investigators.

The San Bernardino Sheriff Coroner Division is searching for next-of-kin. Anyone with information that will assist in locating Mr. Crouse’s family is encouraged to call (909) 387-2978 and speak with a Deputy Coroner Investigator.