Man Dies after Being Shot by Neighbor in Newberry Springs; Suspect Taken into Custody 

August 30, 2025 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at approximately 7:24 p.m., deputies from the Barstow Station were dispatched to a residence in Newberry Springs for the report of an assault with a deadly weapon.  When deputies arrived, they located Andrew Sperhac outside the residence.  Sperhac sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was later pronounced deceased.  

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail, assumed the investigation. Investigators learned Sperhac and his neighbor, Paul Weinhold, were involved in an argument. During the argument, a shooting occurred.  Weinhold was arrested at the incident location and booked for murder.  He remains in custody at the High Desert Detention Center without bail.  

Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Homicide Detail 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: August 27, 2025 / 7:24 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 187 - Murder
LOCATION: 45500 Block of Yermo Road, Newberry Springs
SUSPECT(S): Paul Weinhold, 53-year-old Resident of Newberry Springs, CA
VICTIM(S): Andrew Sperhac, 59-year-old Resident of Newberry Springs, CA
Refer: Detective S. Lenihan or Sergeant N. Craig
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 082501216  H# 2025-076

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department