In a late-night confrontation at a Victorville gas station, Charles Moore, a 34-year-old transient, was arrested after he got into a physical altercation with an employee, authorities said Thursday. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reported that the incident occurred on January 24, around 11:30 p.m. at a business located on the intersection of Kentwood Blvd and Palmdale Road. Reports from the scene indicate that the dispute began to rapidly escalate after Moore was asked to leave for allegedly harassing customers and the gas station's staff.
Deputies were called to handle the altercation and upon their arrival, they quickly learned that Moore had supposedly gotten increasingly aggressive with an employee during a verbal argument. It was during this heated exchange that Moore was then accused of physically assaulting the victim and throwing a large plastic trash can his way, the force of which was enough to shatter the door of the establishment.
Following the violent event, Moore was taken into custody and consequently booked at the High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto for charges including assault with a force that could potentially cause great bodily injury and vandalism, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department. Moreover, the report included that Moore was also booked for a violation of Post Release Community Supervision.
The authorities are still on the lookout to gather more details regarding the confrontation and have appealed to the public to come forward with any pertinent information. Witnesses or individuals with knowledge about the incident are encouraged to contact the Victorville Police Station or Sheriff's Dispatch. The Sheriff's Department has also provided the We-Tip hotline for anonymous tips, which can be utilized to deliver information discreetly.
Moore is now facing the consequences of his actions as the law enforcement process unfolds. The Deputy M. Valencia of the Victorville station is handling the case, number 172401044. For further details or updates, interested parties can refer to the official announcement from the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department. The local community is reminded to maintain vigilance and report suspicious activities to help maintain public safety.
