Two Victorville Men Arrested For Suspected Narcotics And Nitrous Oxide Following Pursuit
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Two Victorville men were arrested after deputies attempted a traffic stop on a reckless driver Tuesday night.
The incident happened on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at about 10:49 p.m., near Petaluma Road and Sepulveda Drive in Victorville.
According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Deputy D. Ruiz observed a vehicle driving recklessly and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver allegedly failed to yield, leading deputies on a pursuit.
During the pursuit, the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into an embankment. The driver, identified as 27-year-old Santos Perez, fled on foot but was detained without further incident, according to the written statement. The passenger, 26-year-old Alejandro Rivera, was also detained.
Deputies searched the vehicle and located suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a nitrous oxide tank, authorities said.
Perez was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto for resisting a peace officer and possession of a controlled substance for sale. Rivera was arrested and booked for resisting a peace officer and possession of nitrous oxide, according to the sheriff’s department.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the Victorville Police Station at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact We-Tip at 844-909-3006 or submit information online at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reporting portal.
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