Phelan man arrested on outstanding warrants following tip from concerned citizen – VVNG.com

PHELAN, California (VVNG.com) – A timely tip from an alert citizen led to the arrest of a Phelan man on outstanding warrants Wednesday morning.

The incident occurred when officers from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a call about a suspicious person near the cell tower at Sheep Creek Road and Goss Road on May 8, 2024.

The caller reported that an adult male driving a gray GMC truck was blocking a maintenance road to the tower.

Upon arrival, officers identified the person as 40 years old Nicholas Navarro. Navarro told officers he stopped to walk and refuel his vehicle.

Further checks revealed that the truck’s registration had expired and Navarro was wanted on multiple warrants out of San Bernardino County. According to police records, these included charges of possession of firearms by a felon and manufacturing a short-barreled weapon.

Navarro was arrested without incident and his vehicle was towed due to expired registration. He was subsequently booked into the High Desert Detention Center, where he is being held in lieu of $60,000 bail.

The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with additional information to contact Deputy J. Lee at the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station or leave an anonymous tip with We-Tip via their hotline or website.

Authorities praised the vigilant citizen whose vigilance and quick actions facilitated the arrest, emphasized the community’s role in crime prevention and underscored the importance of the “See Something, Say Something” initiative.

The investigation remains open as officials continue to gather more information. True public safety requires collaboration between law enforcement and the community ~ Betsy Hodges

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