Adelanto

Van Nuys man arranged to meet teen at park for sex: Deputies

Lance Mari Ramil Cortez was arrested in Adelanto for allegedly arranging to meet a teenage girl for sex. Sheriff's deputies say there may be other victims.

July 30

Teen assaulted by man with tire iron in 'unprovoked attack' during bike ride with mom

A 17-year-old boy was brutally assaulted in what they're calling an unprovoked attack after a 65-year-old man hit him in the head and body multiple times with a tire iron. The boy was on a bike ride with his mom, authorities said.

July 20

California immigration detention facility near empty

The immigration facility in Adelanto can house nearly 2,000 migrants facing deportation, but these days it's nearly empty.

July 4

Adelanto immigration detention facility near empty

The government pays for at least 1,455 beds a day at Adelanto, but so far this fiscal year reports an average daily population of 49 detainees.

July 4

Felon arrested after returning to restaurant to retrieve ghost gun he left behind

Restaurant workers found the gun left behind in one of the booths. When the gun's owner came back, a sheriff's deputy was there.

July 3

Man tries to deliver backpack full of drugs to Adelanto jail

An Adelanto man was arrested Sunday for trying to deliver a backpack full of drugs to the High Desert Detention Center, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office.

May 30

Inmate kills another inmate inside cell at Adelanto detention center

An investigation is underway at the High Desert Detention Center after an inmate killed another inmate inside a cell Monday.

April 12

Adelanto business robbed, guard held at gunpoint

Deputies in San Bernardino County are looking for four men they say robbed an Adelanto business at gunpoint last week.

April 4