Highland - Three male juveniles are arrested for assaulting a Security Officer causing significant injuries
DATE OF RELEASE: March 18, 2015 INCIDENT: PC 243 (d) – Assault Causing Great Bodily Injury PC 32 – Accessory to a Felony LOCATION: East Highland Ranch, City of Highland SUSPECT: (3) Hispanic Male Juveniles ages, 16, 16, & 17 all residents of East Highland Ranch SUMMARY: On Monday, March 16, 2015, at about 8:30 p.m., East Highlands Ranch Association Security Officers responded to the Ranch Meadows Pool and Spa area for a report of several juveniles causing a disturbance. Security Officers arrived and contacted the juveniles who became belligerent with the security officers. As a result, a fight ensued between the security officer and a 16 year old male juvenile. The (2) additional juveniles then began assaulting the security officer, and was able to free their friend. All of the juveniles then fled the pool area on foot. The security officer sustained several significant injuries, and was transported to a local hospital by ambulance for treatment. Highland Detectives began investigating the assault, and were able to identify the three main juvenile suspects. On Wednesday, March 18, 2015, the three suspects were located and arrested. During their arrest, (2) of the juveniles fought with deputies as they were being taken into custody. All 3 suspects were booked into the San Bernardino County Juvenile Hall. Anyone with any additional information on this assault is urged to contact Highland Sheriff’s Detectives at (909) 425-9793