Five Juveniles Arrested in Gang-Related Vandalism Spree Across Hesperia and Apple Valley
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Five male juveniles from Hesperia and Apple Valley were arrested for felony vandalism following a targeted operation by the Hesperia Detective Bureau and Gang Team, authorities announced.
According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the operation took place early in the morning on November 6, 2025, at approximately 6:23 a.m.
Investigators executed four search warrants across multiple locations in Hesperia and Apple Valley as part of an investigation into gang-related vandalism.
The suspects, all male juveniles, are believed to be members of a local gang responsible for causing thousands of dollars in damage across several neighborhoods, including Civic Park in Hesperia.
Damaged areas included the 17900 block of Westlawn Avenue and the 16900 block of Lime Street in Hesperia, as well as the 11900 block of Wapato Road and the 14600 block of Quinault Road in Apple Valley.
“Investigators located evidence and gang paraphernalia,” the department stated. Due to their age, the identities of the juveniles are not being released. All five were arrested and booked for felony vandalism.
The sheriff’s department encourages anyone with information related to the case to contact the Hesperia Station at 760-947-1500. Anonymous tips may be submitted to We-Tip at 800-78-CRIME (27463) or via wetip.com.
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