ADELANTO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 41-year-old Adelanto man was arrested after a victim tracked her stolen vehicle and led deputies to its location, where the suspect was found in possession of the car.
The investigation began on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 12:19 p.m., when deputies from the Victor Valley Station responded to the area of Cougar Street and Koala Road regarding a stolen vehicle.
According to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies contacted the adult female victim, who reported that her vehicle had been stolen. The victim was able to track the vehicle’s location, leading deputies to the area where the vehicle was ultimately found.
Deputies located the stolen vehicle and contacted Tony Cardenas, a 41-year-old Adelanto resident, who was found in possession of the vehicle.
During a search of the vehicle, deputies located suspected methamphetamine and ammunition. Further investigation revealed Cardenas is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing ammunition.
Cardenas was arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center, where he was booked on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact the Victor Valley Station at (760) 552-6800 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip by calling or texting the word “REPORT” to 844-909-3006, or by visiting the agency’s reporting website.
The case remains under investigation.
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