Man Arrested After Allegedly Attempting To Strike Juvenile With Vehicle In Apple Valley
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 69-year-old man was arrested after authorities say he attempted to assault a juvenile during a confrontation in Apple Valley Saturday evening.
The incident occurred on April 4, 2026, at about 6:51 p.m., in the area of Pauhaska Road and Outpost Road, according to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, as provided by spokesperson Jenny L. Smith.
Deputies responded to the location for a report of an assault and contacted the victim and his juvenile son upon arrival. The investigation revealed that Melvin Deal, 69, allegedly attempted to push the juvenile off a dirt bike he was riding.
According to the statement, the juvenile returned to his father and reported what had happened. Shortly after, Deal approached the victims, and a verbal argument ensued.
During the confrontation, Deal, while seated in his vehicle, allegedly accelerated toward the juvenile, who was still on the dirt bike. The juvenile jumped off the bike to avoid being struck.
Deputies later contacted Deal and arrested him for PC 245(a)(1), assault with a deadly weapon. He was transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking.
The investigation is ongoing.
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