Victor Valley Deputies Arrest Domestic Violence Suspect After Pursuit in Phelan

PHELAN, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 38-year-old Hesperia man was arrested following a domestic violence call that led to a brief vehicle pursuit in Phelan

On Thursday, January 15, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic violence report in the 10000 block of Arrowhead Road in Phelan.

Deputies learned that the suspect, identified as Bernie Palomino Godinez, had allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and attempted to hit her with a glass bottle, according to a written statement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

During the investigation, deputies located Palomino Godinez in a vehicle near the residence. As they attempted contact, he fled in the vehicle, prompting a short pursuit.

The chase ended when deputies used a controlled vehicle intervention technique, disabling the suspect’s vehicle.

“Following the stop, Palomino Godinez initially refused deputies’ commands to exit the vehicle,” stated the department. Deputies were able to safely remove him from the vehicle. He was detained and transported to the High Desert Detention Center.

Palomino Godinez was arrested on suspicion of felony spousal abuse (PC273.5(A)), terrorist threats (PC422(A)), and evading police (VC2800.2(A)).

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at (760) 552-6800 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Anonymous tips can be submitted via the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or online at www.wetip.com.

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