JOHNSON VALLEY BURGLARY LEADS TO DRUG CHARGES

A burglary investigation led to an arrest of a Johnson Valley man on drug charges. According to a Sheriff’s report, a homeowner in the 51000 block of Joshua Tree Road in Johnson Valley called about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday to report someone had burglarized and ransacked his home and garage. The owner reported a quad, dirt bike, and trailer had been stolen, as well as two firearms. An investigation led deputies to a home in the 4600 block of Rock Corral in Johnson Valley. Deputies determined that the resident there, Richard McFarland, 50, was not involved with the burglary, but he was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Richard McFarland was booked at the Morongo Basin Jail, cited, and released.