Adelanto man arrested after chase in stolen vehicle – VVNG.com

PHELAN, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Hymie Torresa 53-year-old from Adelanto, was arrested after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle.

On Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 12:29 p.m., Deputy A. Elkabany attempted to stop a black Chevrolet Silverado for a California Traffic Code violation on Colorado Road near Palmdale Road in Phelan.

The driver of the vehicle disregarded the right of way and, with complete disregard for public safety, drove into the oncoming lane at an unsafe speed and did not stop at regulated intersections.

Torres abandoned the vehicle on Koala Road and fled on foot. With the help of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Aviation Division, Torres was located near the vehicle. The vehicle was stolen in Adelanto in May 2024.

Hymie Torres was arrested without further incident and taken to the High Desert Detention Center. He is currently being held on $30,000.00 bail.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact A. Elkabany at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station at 760-552-6800. Callers may remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.

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