A Crestline man is facing assault with a deadly weapon charges after his arrest related to an incident in Lake Arrowhead on Valentine’s Day. (File Photo)
By G.T. Houts
Twin Peaks, CA – A 35-year-old Crestline man is in custody at the West Valley Detention Center, charged with assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly striking a female victim in the head with a crowbar. Chad Marcus was arrested at 9 a.m. February 19 on Highway 18 by Twin Peaks deputies.
THE INCIDENT
Chad Marcus (Photo by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department)
Sheriff’s Department records indicate that at about 10 a..m. on Valentine’s Day (February 14), a private citizen was driving ion Highway 173, with of Grass Valley Road, in a remote area near the Lake Arrowhead Shooting Range. The woman was flagged down by an injured unidentified female who claim ed someone had tried to kill her.
Twin Peaks deputies responded to the area and determined the victim had met the suspect in San Bernardino and the two had agreed to have sex, with the suspect paying $100, according to a media release.
The woman told officers she got into the suspect’s vehicle and they began driving into the San Bernardino mountains Deputies were told the victim became fearful as the suspect drove into the remote are of Lake Arrowhead and asked the man to stop.
The press release indicates the suspect stopped the vehicle, pulled a crowbar from beneath the seat and struck the female in the head. The victim struggled with the suspect and, during the alleged assault, sustained a knife wound.
The female managed to flee from the suspect’s vehicle and ran into the woods.
THE INVESTIGATION
During the investigation of the incident, Detective Justin Long obtained surveillance video from multiple locations which led to the suspect being identified.
A search warrant was served at Marcus’ Crestline residence and property belonging to the victim was recovered.
Officials believe Marcus may be involved in similar crimes and his photograph was released by the Sheriff’s Department.
Persons with information about the case or any previous incidents are urged to contact Detective Long at (909) 336-600.
COURT APPEARANCE
Marcus’ first court appearance on the assault with a deadly weapon charge is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 21.
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