The protest happened Saturday outside the Victorville Police Department station just after 11:30 a.m.
According to authorities, the protesters tried to get inside a deputy's vehicle as he approached one of the entrances to the station. Despite multiple announcements being made for protesters to break up, officials said they did not follow orders until additional deputies arrived in the area. Close to two hours later when the protest was still underway, authorities said they saw multiple people assault and pepper spray a bystander at a nearby business who wasn't involved in the protest.
Deputies intervened to try to get the victim to safety, but that's when some people got in the way and tried to interfere, officials said. The four suspects arrested have been identified as 27-year-old David Chavez of Riverside, 40-year-old Wendy Lujan of Pomona, 30-year-old Victor Alba of Victorville, and 36-year-old Wayne Freeman of Moreno Valley.
Deputies said a 16-year-old boy allegedly punched one of the deputies in the face. Deputies were able to rein in the boy, and take him into custody. The girl was taken to the hospital for her injuries.Anyone with information was asked to contact the Victorville Police Department at