Domestic Disturbance Call Ends in Lethal Force Encounter in Phelan DATE: September...

Domestic Disturbance Call Ends in Lethal Force Encounter in Phelan

DATE: September 25, 2025, at 9:01 p.m.

INCIDENT: Lethal Force Encounter Investigation

LOCATION:11100 Block of Anderson Rancho Road, Phelan

SUSPECT(S): Anthony Perez, 40-year-old Resident of Phelan

VICTIM(S): Confidential

SUMMARY: On Thursday, September 25, 2025, at about 9:01 p.m., deputies from the Victor Valley Station responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Phelan. Anthony Perez was reportedly intoxicated and began damaging property inside the home he shared with his ex-wife and children.

When the first deputy arrived, Perez armed himself with a weapon. Perez ignored multiple commands to put the weapon down and advanced toward the deputy. A lethal force encounter (LFE) occurred. Perez was not struck and retreated into the residence. The deputy again gave Perez commands to surrender. Perez later exited the home and was arrested by deputies. No injuries were reported, and Perez was taken into custody.

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation, which is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Specialized Investigation Division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.

Refer: Detective Jacob Angelini or Sergeant Bryan Sprague

Station: Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No. 909-890-4904

Case No. DR# 072503166 H# 2025-083

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

Address/Location SBSD - Headquarters 655 E 3rd St San Bernardino, CA 92408

Contact Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700