ADELANTO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 37-year-old Fullerton man was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly stealing a City of Adelanto vehicle and nearly striking a city worker during the incident.
At approximately 10:13 a.m. on April 21, 2026, deputies responded to the 10000 block of Rancho Road regarding a reported vehicle theft.
Upon arrival, deputies contacted the victim, who reported that an individual, later identified as Jordan Honeycutt, approached him under the pretense of asking a question.
Honeycutt then entered a City of Adelanto Public Works vehicle that was left running and fled the scene. As he drove away, the victim was nearly struck by the vehicle.
With assistance from Sheriff’s Aviation (40K), deputies located the stolen vehicle near Highway 395 and Mojave Road. Honeycutt was detained at the scene and later arrested.
Authorities said Honeycutt was transported to the High Desert Detention Center, where he was booked on charges of vehicle theft, assault with a deadly weapon, and possession of stolen property.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 552-6800 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip by calling or texting “REPORT” to 844-909-3006 or visiting the We-Tip website.
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