by A Fourth of July celebration in Adelanto turned dangerous when a man allegedly tried to run over a group of people with his truck. San Bernardino County deputies, already nearby, intervened quickly and arrested the suspect after a brief foot chase.
Authorities say the man was intoxicated and faces serious charges including assault with a deadly weapon and DUI.
- Incident Overview:
- Date/Time: Thursday, July 4, around 11:00 p.m.
- Location: 11000 block of Virginia Street, near Virginia and Jonathan Streets, Adelanto, CA
- Occasion: Fourth of July gathering
- What Happened:
- Deputies heard shouting while patrolling nearby
- Witnessed a red pickup truck attempting to hit several people standing in a driveway
- No injuries reported
- Suspect Details:
- Name: Dante Washington, 52, resident of Adelanto
- Fled on foot but was caught by deputies after a short pursuit
- Charges:
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Booked into High Desert Detention Center
- Additional Notes:
- Victim names withheld for confidentiality
- Investigation ongoing
