A Sheriff’s Department helicopter was utilized to help locate a 32-year-old man wanted for attempted murder of his girlfriend, according to a media release issued by the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station. (File Photo)
By G.T. Houts
Crestline, CA – A 32-year-old Crestline attempted murder suspect is being held on $1 million bail after he was spotted by a Sheriff’s Department helicopter near the corner of Big Oak Drive and Crest Forest Drive and arrested after a short pursuit by deputies.
DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE CALL
On Tuesday, February 17, Twin Peaks Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 700 block of Deer Trail in Crestline.
An unidentified female victim reportedly told 9-1-1 dispatchers her boyfriend — Kyle Allen Thompson — was refusing to leave and was trying to prevent her from calling authorities. Thompson had left the residence by the time deputies arrtived at the residence.
The victim told deputies while she was being interviewed that she had been attacked with a wooden, baton style weapon. The victim also told deputies Thompson attempted to strangle her, according to a media release issued by the Twin Peaks Station.
AREA CHECK
During an area check, deputies spotted Thompson and he fled on foot. Deputies began a pursuit and Thompson managed to elude capture that night. However, deputies kept the residence under observation for most of the day on Wednesday, February 18, anticipating Thompson’s possible return.
On Thursday, February 19, Thompson was spotted by deputies at about 1:23 a.m. outside a residence in the 700 block of Big Oak Drive. Thompson again led deputies on another foot pursuit through the backyards of several nearby residences. Thompson hid under the cover of darkness near the area of Crest Forest Drive and Big Oak Drive.
Sheriff’s Aviation (40-King) assisted with the pursuit and directed deputies to where Thompson was hiding. The suspect was taken into custody at 1:48 a.m. without further incident.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Thompson was transported and booked into the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga for attempted murder, due to the nature of the attack on the victim. Bail was set at $1 million.
The suspect’s first court appearance on the charge is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 23.
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