February 26, 2025 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Monday, February 24, 2025, at about 12:41 a.m., a deputy from the Victorville Sheriff’s Station responded to the Chevron on Hesperia Road and contacted Roman Huerta.  Huerta was involved in a battery investigation, appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance and was causing a disturbance inside the store.

During the investigation, the deputy attempted to detain him.  Huerta pushed the deputy and fled on foot. A short foot pursuit ensued, and Huerta was tased.  Huerta was taken into custody and was combative inside the patrol vehicle.  Huerta was taken to the hospital for a pre-booking clearance and was uncooperative with deputies and medical staff.  Huerta became unresponsive and despite lifesaving measures, he was pronounced deceased.  

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.  An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.  

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We -Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.   

DATE/TIME: February 24, 2025 / 12:41 a.m.

INCIDENT:   In Custody Death Investigation and PC 69 – Resisting an Officer

LOCATION 1: Chevron Station, 12905 Hesperia Road, Victorville

LOCATION 2: Victor Valley Global Medical Center, 15248 11th Street, Victorville

SUSPECT(S): Roman Huerta, 28-years-old, Transient in Victorville 

VICTIM(S): Confidential

Refer: Detective T. Kleveno 

Station:  Specialized Investigations Division

Phone No.  909-890-4904

Case No.  H# 2025-015 DR# 172502427

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department