Detectives Investigate In-Custody Death in Victorville After Deputies Responded to Impaired Man Acting Erratic
DATE: July 5, 2026, at 7:41 p.m.
INCIDENT: In Custody Death Investigation
LOCATION: 15400 Block of Linderos Street, Victorville
DECEDENT: Willie Blair, 46-year-old Resident of Victorville
SUMMARY: On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at about 7:41 p.m., deputies from Victorville responded to a residence for a male subject, identified as Willie Blair, who was acting erratic and violent with family members. When deputies arrived, they found Blair sitting in a vehicle in the driveway. Blair appeared to be under the influence of drugs and emergency medical aid was requested to help him.
During the contact with Blair, he became uncooperative, exited the vehicle, and advanced toward a deputy. Blair was tased, detained, and transported to the hospital for treatment of his drug impairment and erratic behavior. He was later pronounced deceased.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. An autopsy will be done in Riverside County to determine the cause of death.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call or text REPORT to We-Tip at 844-909-3006. Online reporting is also available at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
Refer: Detective T. Kleveno or Sergeant G. Moreno
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 172608858 H# 2026-066
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department