Investigators Arrest Suspect in April 5th Hesperia Homicide
April 26, 2023 - San Bernardino County Sheriff Department officials report that a suspect has been arrested in the stabbing death on April 5th of Hector Manuel Mora of Hesperia in front of Walgreen’s, 
in the 17000 block of Bear Valley Road.
UPDATE: April 24, 2023 – Through continued investigation, investigators identified the suspect in the April 5th homicide as 29-year-old James Jones IV.
On Friday, April 21, 2023, Jones was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for PC 187-Homicide.
DATE/TIME: April 5, 2023 / 4:32 a.m.
INCIDENT: Homicide Investigation
LOCATION: 17000 block of Bear Valley Rd., Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): James Jones IV, 29-years-old, Transient
VICTIM(S): Hector Manuel Mora, 40-year-old Resident of Hesperia
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Nicholas Paslak, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Nicholas Paslak or Sergeant Nicolas Craig
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR#192302328 / H#2023-039
Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff Department
