Man Found Deceased Near the California Aqueduct in the City of Hesperia; Suspect Not Identified 

November 11, 2025 – San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department officials report that on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at about 6:14 a.m., Hesperia Station deputies responded to a medical aid call after an unresponsive male was found on the trail along the California Aqueduct. Deputies arrived and found Augustin Martinez deceased.

The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation. The suspect has not been identified, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged 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:  Sunday, November 9, 2025 / 6:14 a.m.,
INCIDENT:  PC187 – Murder
LOCATION: Muscatel Street, near the California Aqueduct, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): Augustin Martinez, 40-years-old, Transient 
Refer:  Detective E. Badillo
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. H# 2025-098  DR# 192506696

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department