Hesperia Death on Aqueduct Trail Investigated as Murder
HESPERIA, CA —
“DATE: Sunday, November 9, 2025 / 6:14 a.m.,
INCIDENT: PC187 – Murder
LOCATION: Muscatel Street, near the California Aqueduct, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Unknown
VICTIM(S): Augustin Martinez, 40-years-old, Transient
SUMMARY:
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at about 6:14 a.m., Hesperia Station deputies responded to a medical aid call after an unresponsive male was found on the trail along the California Aqueduct. Deputies arrived and found Augustin Martinez deceased.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail responded and assumed the investigation. The suspect has not been identified, and the investigation is ongoing.
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: Detective E. Badillo
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. H# 2025-098 DR# 192506696
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department”
