On the afternoon of Monday, September 9, officers from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department arrested 47-year-old Jeramy Trujillo on the campus of Adelanto High School for allegedly possessing a weapon and drug paraphernalia. Additionally, he had outstanding warrants leading to an immediate confrontation where Trujillo was apprehended although becoming combative in the process.
According to the Sheriff's Department, Deputy Matt Lewis approached Trujillo around 2:57 pm that day; during the encounter, it became apparent that Trujillo had warrants for arrest, and he tried to flee after being informed that he was being detained which resulted in a scuffle before his capture.
The press release issued by the Sheriff-Coroner Department indicates that Trujillo was in possession of a knife and drug paraphernalia at the time of the incident. In light of these discoveries, Trujillo was booked at the High Desert Detention Center facing charges including possession of a weapon on school grounds, resisting an executive officer, and for his previous warrants, with bail set at $30,000.00.
The case remains under investigation as authorities seek additional information from the public, individuals with knowledge pertaining to the incident are encouraged to contact Deputy Matt Lewis at the Victor Valley Sheriff's Station, however, for those wishing to remain anonymous can reach out to We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or through their website at www.wetip.com, and the Sheriff's Department continues to handle the ongoing investigation to uncover more details about the circumstances of Trujillo's presence on school grounds.
