Authorities Need Help Locating Wanted Hesperia Man

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Authorities are asking for the public’s help to locate a wanted Hesperia man.

On Tuesday, July 26, 2019, at around 5:29 a.m., sheriff’s dispatch received a report of possible illegal dumping in the are area of Orchid Avenue and Hackberry Street. The deputy responded to find an older Chevy truck, as described by the reporting party,that left the area.

The deputy initiated a traffic stop but the driver did not yield. The deputy followed the truck which eventually stopped on E. Santa Fe Ave. near Darwin. The deputy approached the vehicle and the driver began accelerating toward him. The deputy in fear for his life, shot toward the suspect vehicle. The driver sped away, over the railroad tracks where it became disabled.

The driver and his female passenger both exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The female was quickly detained but the driver got away. Detectives responded to the scene and identified the suspect.

It is unknown if Moore was injured during the shooting. The deputy, nor the passenger, sustained any injuries.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding Moore’s whereabouts is urged to contact Detective David Lara, Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail at (909)387-3589 or Sheriff’s dispatch at (760)956-5001. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.