Three Suspects Arrested After Breaking Into Vacant Phelan Home; Stolen Property Recovered

PHELAN, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Three suspects were arrested early Monday morning after deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a vacant property in Phelan.

The incident occurred on February 23, 2026, at approximately 2:39 a.m., in the 8700 block of Riggins Road.

According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded after a reporting party observed multiple subjects breaking into her vacant residence.

Upon arrival, deputies located and contacted three individuals outside the home. All three were detained without incident.

Authorities identified the suspects as 47-year-old Scott Hammond, a resident of West Covina; 30-year-old Brandon Cheney, a resident of Muscoy; and 34-year-old Marcel Taylor, a resident of Phelan.

A search of the suspects’ vehicle, a Toyota Tacoma, led to the recovery of property stolen from the residence. The estimated value of the recovered items was approximately $2,650.

Further investigation revealed the same Toyota Tacoma had been captured on surveillance video earlier that evening at a residence in the 8300 block of Icicle Drive in Pinon Hills.

The suspects were seen disabling security cameras at the property. However, after the homeowner activated a Ring camera alarm, the suspects fled the area in the vehicle. No property was reported stolen from that residence.

All three suspects were arrested on charges of burglary and conspiracy to commit a crime and were booked at the High Desert Detention Center.

Anyone with information about the 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 at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or visit www.wetip.com.

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