SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Murder charges have been filed against Ryan Dwayne Turner Jr., 22, of San Bernardino, following a high-speed chase that resulted in the death of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. on March 17, 2025.
Turner was pursued by sheriff’s deputies after allegedly driving a stolen 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The pursuit resulted in a crash that killed Deputy Cuevas, a 6-year veteran of the department.
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office announced on March 19, 2025, that Turner faces the following charges:
- Murder (PC 187): Turner is accused of causing the death of Deputy Cuevas with malice aforethought during the pursuit.
- Evading an Officer (VC 2800.2): Turner allegedly fled from deputies while driving recklessly, disregarding the safety of others.
- Driving or Taking a Vehicle Without Consent (VC 10851): Turner is also accused of stealing the vehicle involved in the crash.
Turner has a prior criminal history related to vehicle theft, including two convictions in 2024, according the complaint.
Turner is scheduled for arraignment on March 20, 2025, at the Victorville Superior Courthouse. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be added…