UPDATE: Hesperia Armed Robbery And Vehicle Theft Leads To Pursuit Ending In Apple Valley
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 42-year-old Victorville man, identified as Kevin Cartwell Jr., was arrested after authorities said he robbed a Hesperia resident at gunpoint, stole his Chevrolet Tahoe, and later led deputies on a pursuit through Apple Valley.
The incident was reported at about 10:49 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, at a residence in the 17000 block of Seaforth Street, according to a written statement issued by the Hesperia Police Department.
Deputies responded to the residence regarding an unknown problem and, upon arriving, saw a person fleeing the area in a dark blue Chevrolet Tahoe, according to the department. The SUV was later confirmed to be the victim’s stolen vehicle.
Deputies initially pursued the Tahoe but lost sight of it after a short pursuit.
After contacting the victim, deputies learned the suspect had pointed a handgun at him, struck him in the face and stolen several items of personal property, including a cellphone and MacBook Pro.
At about 11:38 a.m., deputies from the Apple Valley Station located the stolen Tahoe near Sitting Bull Road and Tamiani Road.
As deputies positioned their patrol vehicle behind the Tahoe, the driver attempted to evade them, initiating another pursuit through Apple Valley, according to the department. The pursuit ultimately ended near Jicarilla Road and Highway 18.
Cartwell was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center on suspicion of robbery, felony reckless evading and vehicle theft.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station at 760-947-1500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call or text “REPORT” to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available through the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department reporting portal.
(Editor’s Note: This article was updated on September 21, 2026, with new information released by the Hesperia Police Department.)
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