Convicted Felon Arrested After High-Speed Motorcycle Pursuit in Hesperia; Stolen Gun Recovered
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A Hesperia man was arrested after leading deputies on a motorcycle pursuit before crashing and being found in possession of firearms and suspected narcotics.
The incident occurred on June 10, 2026, at about 3:19 a.m., when Deputy Van Brimmer of the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station observed a motorcycle traveling south on Maple Avenue without a rear license plate.
Deputies attempted a traffic enforcement stop, but the rider failed to yield and fled at a high rate of speed.
According to a written statement, the pursuit ended when the motorcycle crashed. The rider was detained and identified as 32-year-old Hesperia resident Cristian Duran.
During a search of Duran’s belongings, deputies located two pistols, including one that was confirmed stolen, along with suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Duran was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center on suspicion of evading a peace officer with willful disregard for safety, possession of a controlled substance while armed, felon in possession of a firearm, and prohibited possession of ammunition.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station at 760-947-1500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call or text “REPORT” to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
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