Man Wanted for Deadly Baseball Bat Attack Captured During Routine Patrol
Deputies from the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station apprehended a homicide suspect wanted in San Bernardino County while on patrol in West Hollywood, authorities said.
On Jan. 27, deputies were patrolling the 1000 block of Sierra Bonita Avenue when they observed two individuals they believed were involved in narcotics activity. During their investigation, a records check revealed that one of the men had an outstanding homicide warrant issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
The deputies notified San Bernardino County authorities, and the suspect was taken into custody.
The suspect was wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred on Jan. 10 in Fontana. According to investigators, the suspect allegedly attacked a 79-year-old man with a baseball bat at a local business. Authorities said the attack was unprovoked. The victim was hospitalized and later died on Jan. 21.
San Bernardino County investigators had notified surrounding law enforcement agencies, including those in Los Angeles County, that the suspect had known ties to the area.
