Victorville Man Arrested for Murder in Chino Hills Domestic Violence Incident
CHINO, CA – “DATE: Wednesday, October 08, 2025 / 10:23 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 187 – Murder
LOCATION: 4000 block of Village Drive, Chino Hills
SUSPECT(S): Vincent Ratliff, 62-years-old, Resident of Victorville
VICTIM(S): Jillian Jones, 44-years-old, Resident of Chino Hills
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at approximately 10:23 p.m., deputies from Chino Hills Station were dispatched to the 4000 block of Village Drive, in the city of Chino Hills, in response to a medical aid. Upon arrival, deputies located Jillian Jones deceased inside of her residence. Subsequent investigation confirmed Jillian suffered from a fatal traumatic injury. The suspect was not at the location when deputies arrived.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded to the location and assumed the investigation. Through investigation, detectives determined the victim was in a romantic relationship with Vincent Ratliff.
On Friday, October 9, 2025, SED personnel contacted Ratliff in the city of Victorville as he left his home and detained him. Ratliff was booked into custody at West Valley Detention Center for murder. Based on numerous pieces of evidence investigators have located since the incident, it is believed Ratliff killed Jillian in a domestic violence related incident.
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 wetip.com.
Refer: Sergeant N. Craig or Detective E. Rebollar
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR# 222502594 H# 2025-087
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department”
