A Washington state man is in custody following an incident leading to charges of assault with a firearm on a peace officer and negligent discharge of a firearm. (File Photo)
By G.T. Houts
Big Bear Lake, CA – Bail for a 53-year-old Washington state resident arrested on charges for assault with firearm on a peace officer and negligent discharge of a firearm has been set at $1 million.
On Saturday, August 8, just before midnight, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to numerous reports of gunshots heard in the area of Lark Road and Lark Spur in Big Bear Lake.
Deputies were directed to a residence in the 39000 block of Lark Spur as the possible source of the gunfire.
INITIAL CONTACT
As deputies were walking up the driveway to the residence, a man identified as Michael Craig De Mayo appeared on the front deck.
Officers identified themselves to De Mayo and tried to engage in a conversation with him. The subject then produced a revolver and pointed it at two deputies, according to a media release issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
The reported action prompted the deputies to seek cover behind large rocks in the yard.
THE ARREST
De Mayo was eventually ordered out of the home and arrested without injury. No deputies were injured during the incident.
Deputies found the revolver, on the porch, where De Mayo was initially observed.
The deputies found numerous fired cartridge casing and live ammunition scattered through the home.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
De Mayo was booked at the Big Bear Jail for the charges of PC 245(d)(1)- assault with a firearm on a peace officer and PC 246.3-negligent discharge of a firearm.
He is currently in custody at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga and is scheduled for video arraignment at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11. (170)