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In the early hours of Tuesday, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to an intrusion at the Department of Public Health building, located at 16453 Bear Valley Road in Hesperia. A report from the department detailed that, after responding to the burglar alarm, which was triggered around 3:59 am, deputies discovered signs of forced entry marked by broken glass. Amid their search within the compromised confines of the public health edifice, deputies stumbled upon 49-year-old David Cohen, a Bellflower resident, trying to elude authorities by sequestering himself in a bathroom. Following the discovery, according to the Sheriff's department, Cohen was taken into custody on counts of commercial burglary and felony vandalism. He has since been booked at the High Desert Detention Center, awaiting further legal proceedings. As the deputies swept the premises, ensuring no further threats loomed within the violated space of governance and public trust, details of the incident were scarce. The Department of Public Health, rendered a victim by the alleged theft, has not disclosed a statement regarding the stolen goods or the extent of the property damage left in the wake of the burglary. The Sheriff's Department encourages anyone who might possess knowledge concerning the burglary to come forward with information that could aid in the ongoing investigation. Deputy D. Arredondo has been designated as the point of contact for such tips at the Hesperia Station, reachable at 760-947-1500. Meanwhile, potential anonymity remains an afforded courtesy for informants via We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or their website for those who opt to stay unnamed. The case number, for reference, is 192506275.
