Woman arrested for stabbing and killing her boyfriend in Victorville

VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 60-year-old Victorville woman was arrested for murder when deputies responded to a residence and found a man with stab wounds, officials said.

On Sunday, October 27, 2024, at about 1:29 a.m., deputies from the Victorville Station responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence in the 13700 block of Mesa View Drive. 

When deputies arrived, they located the victim, Keith Tolliver, 65, a resident of Victorville, inside the residence with stab wounds.  Tolliver was transported to the hospital and was pronounced deceased.

Detectives from the Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation.

Detectives determined Tolliver’s girlfriend, Carol Johnson, was the only suspect.  Johnson was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center for murder.  She remains in custody without bail.  

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.