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Victor Valley News 2014 Review

Here is Victor Valley News 2014 at a glance. The things that touched your heart, sparked your interest or caused outrage. Together, Victor Valley News will bring in the new year sharing the news that matters to you!
January 5, 2014
Body Found in Aquaduct floating face down by a mountain biker in the area of Ranchero Road by the Hesperia airport.
The following day, the body was discovered to be that of Ruben Albert Hubacek, 47 who had got in a single vehicle collision on December 23rd 2013. The vehicle was recovered the day the accident was reported.
January 18, 2014
Hesperia newborn Andrew Jacob tips the scales at 15 pounds at birth.
January 20, 2014
Alhambra High School District Assistant Principal resigns after confronted by Victorville woman about molestation that occurred 16 years prior to the confrontation.
February 8, 2014
First confirmed whooping cough death since 2010.
March 6, 2014
7-year-old Taylor Chriswell from Hesperia died after being struck by a vehicle on her way to her bus stop.
March 6, 2014
Ten children, ages 11 months old to 16 years old were removed from a home that also housed a registered sex offender. The home in the 9000 block of Chimney Rock Avenue in Hesperia was said to have extremely dirty and otherwise unpleasant living conditions.
March 7, 2014
Beijing-bound flight Missing with 239 on Board.
March 11, 2014
Massive Cocaine Bust in Hesperia worth $2.3 Million. Two men were arrested after officers found nearly $2.3 million in cocaine stashed inside the sleeper of a big rig truck.
March 14, 2014
Charley’s Urban Tactical Supplies located at 18838 highway 18, in Apple Valley raided for selling guns to felons.
March 18. 2014
Father & son arrested for Marijuana cultivation / concentrated Cannabis lab at a commercial business complex located at 13470 Manhasset Road in Apple Valley. The location, consisting of nine warehouse suites, was being utilized to cultivate, process and sell marijuana. The property owner, John Kuczkuda – 62, Apple Valley, and his son Johnathan Kuczkuda – 32, Apple Valley were arrested at the scene.
April 13, 2014
K & G liquor in Hesperia sells Powerball Ticket worth $1,120,480
April 19, 2014
Former teacher and pilot, Apple Valley resident Paul James Hultman, 57 was found guilty of molesting three girls ages 10-13 years old then attempting to flee in his private plane.
May 4, 2014
Elderly Man Attacked in Apple Valley Stater Bros. Parking Lot
May 13, 2014
14.5 Ounce 10” long Baby, Decklen James Maize was Born at Apple Valley’s St. Mary’s Hospital.
May 14, 2014
Walmart at Crossroads at 395 on Palmdale Road and Hwy 395 in Victorville opens.
May 27, 2014
Apple Iphone Find My Iphone Hack Reaches the Victor Valley.
June 2, 2014
Eight Injured and One Dead in Ft.Irwin Accident. The accident left 8 injured and one deceased. Two soldiers were among the 8 injured as a result of this accident. The accident involved what the reports state was a Victor Valley Transit bus and a 5-ton tractor-trailer.
June 4, 2014
18-year-old Donaven Webb drowns in Spring Valley Lake.
June 14, 2014
Victorville mother, Silvia Guzman gives birth to Baby Austin, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz. on the 210 freeway on their way to the hospital. Baby Austin came with his dad driving and his two big brothers in the backseat of their Nissan Altima.
June 18, 2014
Over 400 Counterfeit Items Seized From Local Sports Store. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General, executed the search warrant at “Get In Tha Game” sports apparel store located on Bear Valley Road in Apple Valley.
June 25, 2014
Officer Involved Shooting Leaves Murder Suspect Dead. The Apple Valley incident was caught on tape as several driving through the area watched in fear as the shooting took place ultimately leading to the death of the murder suspect.
June 28, 2014
Adelanto Proposes Tax Hike to Avoid Bankruptcy.
June 29, 2014
$21,239 Winning Super lotto ticket purchased at Chevron on Mariposa in Hesperia.
July 14, 2014
West Nile Virus Detected in San Bernardino County.
July 25, 2014
Phelan horse owners become concerned about possibly tainted hay making their horses ill.
August 4-15, 2014
3,389 Marijuana Plants Seized and Multiple Suspects Arrested in Phelan and Pinon Hills areas.
August 11, 2014
Actor Robin Williams Found Dead in Apparent Suicide.
August 12, 2014
Brothers Found Guilty in 1991 Cold Case Murder. Victorville E-Z 8 motel cold case murder of 39-year-old John Richard Miller.
August 17, 2014
Robert Limon, from Helendale was found dead at a Tehachapi BNSF industrial building where he had worked.
August 20, 2014
Two Human West Nile Virus Cases in San Bernardino County.
August 23, 2014
Three Women Assault 71-year-old Man Over a Gas Pump. The women are out on bail and jury trial is set to begin on January 12, 2015 at 9:30 p.m. in the San Bernardino County Superior Court, Victorville.
August 27, 2014
Razor Blades Found on Playground at Oro Grande Park.
August 29, 2014
Six Children and Over 60 Animals Removed From Residence.
August 29, 2014
Physician’s Assistant Arrested on the 2011 Murder of Local Mother. The 2011 murder of Rhonda Desha McClain finally brought on the arrest of Rafael Ubaldo Chavez, an Apple Valley Physician’s Assistant. Rafael Ubaldo Chavez is currently out on $1,000,000 bail, next court date. Trial readiness conference is set for February 4, 2015.
September 10, 2014
Hesperia Unified School District Approves its First Service Dog. 10-year-old Serissa Gonzales was approved to take her Type-1 Diabetes service dog to school with her.
September 16, 2014
Two Hesperia men both members of the Centro Cristiano de fe Church in Victorville have been arrested for various sex crimes involving minors.
September 18, 2014
Preteen Brings Home School Library Book Containing Sexual Content.
September 21, 2014
Happy Ending for a Man Searching for His Birth Mother. Sean Gosney located his birth mother with the help of Social Media.
September 17, 2014
Scorched Hands Lead to Coach’s job Going up in Flames. Coach required vollyball players to do an on ground drill in high temperatures causing burns to hands of the Jr. Varsity team members of Oak Hills High School.
September 22, 2014
58-year-old Milad Anis Shenouda an Apple Valley Postman Sentenced on Lewd Act With Child Charges.
October 1, 2014
Deputies received a call at 8:09 A.M. on October 1, 2014 that the body of a deceased baby girl was found mixed in trash by Advance Disposal employee.
October 2, 2014
SB 1159 signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown. Requires all 40 licensing boards under the California Department of Consumer Affairs to consider applicants regardless of immigration status by 2016.
October 4, 2014
Child Severely Injured in Helendale Boating Accident.
October 7, 2014
Victorville Teazers Bar and Grill Closes Immediately and Permanently.
October 9, 2014
Stolen Vehicles, Guns, and Drugs Seized in High Desert Sweep.
October 10, 2014
350,000 Acres of the San Gabriel Mountains Declared a National Monument.
October 13, 2014
Phelan Man Wanted for Attempted Murder. Monday, October 13th, 2014 at approximately 7:58 p.m., deputies from the Apple Valley Police Station responded to a business in the 21500 block of Bear Valley Road reference an attempted murder. The suspect identified as 53-year-old Jose Pinella III, a resident of Phelan had been involved in a prior dating relationship with the female victim and had found out she was now dating someone new. The suspect Jose Pinella showed up at the victims work and used the butt of the shotgun to break out the glass door which was locked. He entered the business and fired approximately 4 to 5 rounds at the female victim and her male friend.
October 20-21, 2014
Inmates File Lawsuit Against Deputies For Mistreatment. Over 6 months into the investigation ordered by Sheriff John McMahon, regarding the mistreatment of West Valley Detention Center inmates four deputies were placed on paid administrative on October 20th and October 21st. Prior to that, of April 8, 2014, three deputies assigned to the West Valley Detention Center are no longer employed by the Sheriff’s Department.
October 22, 2014
35 Batteries Stolen From Victor Elementary School District Buses.
October 29, 2014
Loss of the Historical Atolia District Union #1 Mine.
November 3, 2014
Guilty Plea in Chili Powder Murder of Apple Valley Toddler.
November 7, 2014
Press Conference Planned with New Information Surrounding the McStay Investigation Charles “Chase” Merritt charged with the quadruple murder.
November 10, 2014
Victorville Woman Charged for Counterfeit McDonald’s Burn Claim.
November 11, 2014
Apple Valley Ranchos Celebrates Passage of Prop. 1 Apple Valley Ranchos Water announced its support of the passage of Proposition 1, the $7.5 billion statewide bond issue referred to as the “Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014.”
November 12, 2014
Gay Man Beaten in Victorville Hate Crime.
November 19, 2014
Wife of Robert Limon and Firefighter Arrested on Murder Charges.
November 20, 2014
Serrano Student Sends Death Threat to Fellow Student; Allowed to Remain in School.
November 20, 2014
All charges Against Sabrina Limon Dropped.
November 20, 2014
San Bernardino Mother Gives Birth as her other Two Children Die in a House Fire.
November 24, 2014
No Indictment for Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson.
November 26, 2014
Boy Assaulted and Thrown into Fireplace by his Uncle.
November 29, 2014
Victorville Fire Causes Major Damage to 2 Units in Strip Mall.
December 3, 2014
Cannabis Extraction Lab Discovered at a Child Day Care in Victorville.
December 3, 2014
Teen Killed After Exiting Overturned Vehicle on 15 Freeway.
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Victorville crash leaves civilian dead, deputy injured
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Apple Valley pursuit ends in fatal crash, woman airlifted
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Pickup truck driver killed after head-on collision with big rig in Lucerne Valley
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Missing 81-year-old Hesperia man fell into Aqueduct and drowned
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Man killed by hit-and-run driver Wednesday night in Hesperia
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Woman arrested after firing gun near a homeless encampment in Victorville
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Adelanto man killed after Honda hits golf cart identified
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COVID-19 Vaccines NOW Available to Everyone 16+ in San Bernardino County