Two Transients Caught Inside Apple Valley Home During Burglary in Progress
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A pair of transient men were caught in the act and arrested after deputies responded to a live burglary in progress, thanks to real-time camera surveillance.
The incident occurred on October 23, 2025, at approximately 12:35 p.m. in the 15100 block of Nanticoke Road in the town of Apple Valley.
Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department were dispatched after the resident reported seeing the suspects inside their home via security cameras, according to a written statement from department spokeswoman Gloria Orejel.
Upon arrival, deputies located 29-year-old Dalton Mundo, a transient of Apple Valley, inside the kitchen. The second suspect, 38-year-old Gerardo Ramos, also transient of Apple Valley, exited the home after being ordered to do so by deputies.
Investigators learned that Mundo, who is known to the victim, did not have permission to be inside the residence. Deputies determined he broke in through a window and allowed Ramos to enter through the front door.
Both men were arrested and booked on suspicion of first-degree burglary under PC459.
Ramos is facing additional charges, including a probation violation under PC1203.2(a)(1) and grand theft from a person under PC487(c). He is being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in Victorville Superior Court on October 28, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. for the theft charge. His burglary case is set for October 27 at 8:00 a.m. in Department NF, with bail set at $60,000.
Mundo also remains in custody with bail set at $60,000. He is scheduled for court on October 27, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. in Department NF.
The investigation is being handled by the Apple Valley Station.
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