the 7800 block of C Street, in Hesperia. The San Bernardino County Fire Department extinguished the fire and discovered a deceased male, identified as Justin Wilkinson, inside the trailer.The Sheriff’s Arson/Bomb Detail responded and found injuries on Wilkinson not consistent with a fire. The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail also responded and assumed the investigation.
Through investigation, detectives learned Wilkinson was physically assaulted. Investigators contacted witness Angel Cardenas who was interviewed and later identified as the suspect. Cardenas was ultimately arrested and booked in at the High Desert Detention Center where he remains without bail.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective V. Quezada or Sgt. J. Giles
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 192402556 H#2024-035
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
DATE/TIME: April 15, 2024 / 9:37 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 187 – Murder
LOCATION: 7800 Block of C Avenue, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Angel Cardenas, 23-years-old, Resident of Victorville
VICTIM(S): Justin Wilkinson, 25-years-old, Resident of Victorville
Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
