Twenty-four-year-old Tyler Roberts — the newest addition to the list of the Mountain’s Most Wanted — is now in custody.. (File Photo)
By G. T. Houts
UPDATE: Thursday, October 8 – 3:46 a.m.
Crestline, CA – Tyler Kent Roberts, 24, is now in custody on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
Roberts — who was added to the list of the Mountain’s Most Wanted by the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station — was apprehended at 3:03 p.m. on October 7 near the corner of Leebert Way and Straight Way in Crestline.
He is currently in custody at the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino and being held on $100,000 bail.
Roberts is scheduled for a video arraignment on the charge at 12:30 pm. Thursday.
ORIGINAL STORY
Twin Peaks, CA – The Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station has added 24-year-old Tyler Roberts to the list of the Mountain’s Most Wanted fugitives.
On October 3, Twin Peaks deputies responded to the 300 block of Log Lane in the Valley of Enchantment at 4:25 p.m. regarding an assault with a deadly weapon call.
The reporting party told 9-1-1 dispatchers that Roberts hit the unidentified victim with a metal pole. The victim and Roberts were involved in a family dispute and the incident escalated to Roberts allegedly grabbing a metal pole and striking the victim in the back.
Deputies report a family member intervened and prevented Roberts from striking the victim any further.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A media release indicates that Roberts fled the scene prior to the arrival of deputies and is being sought for the incident.
There is an active warrant for Roberts’ arrest, according to the press release.
Individuals with information about the case should contact the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station (909) 336-0600. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information online at WE-TIP.
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