Crime & Public Safety
Crime, public safety, law enforcement and fire reports from Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, and other areas in the Morongo Basin.
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Twentynine Palms man arrested for investigation into sexual abuse and false imprisonment
After an injured victim was identified during a routine traffic stop, a man was arrested for investigation into sexual abuse…
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Sheriff holding DUI enforcement period Wednesday night (9/16)
Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Morongo Basin Station will be out Wednesday night (September 16) for a special…
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Investigation into unresponsive person in vehicle leads to arrest of felon on suspicion of possessing a gun
During a vehicle check for an unresponsive person, a convicted felon was allegedly found with a firearm. Monday morning (September…
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Deputies respond to assault in Yucca Valley, suspect allegedly kicks officer in chest during arrest
A woman was arrested on suspicion of assault and obstruction after allegedly attempting to hit a person with a car…
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Body discovered near Amboy crater identified; cause of death still under investigation
The dead body found near the Amboy Crater in August has been identified. On Sunday (August 30) at around 4:15…
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One dead in motorcycle sideswipe collision on Old Woman Springs Road
A traffic collision on Old Woman Springs Road involving a motorcycle left one person dead. On Thursday (September 10) at…
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Woman accused of pointing and waving gun in the air arrested after traffic stop in Morongo Valley
A woman wanted on suspicion of assault with a pistol was located while driving a stolen vehicle. On Thursday (September…
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Sheriff holding special enforcement period for DUI’s in Twentynine Palms Thursday (9/10)
Deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Morongo Basin Station will be out Thursday night (September 10) for a special…
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Yucca Valley man under investigation for sex crimes and elder abuse arrested during Joshua Tree traffic stop
A man wanted on suspicion of multiple counts of rape was located and arrested during a traffic stop in Joshua…
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New details in fiery Twentynine Palms Highway collision that hospitalized 6 people
New details have been released about a collision and car fire on State Route 62 that led to the hospitalization…
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Two men arrested in Yucca Valley for investigation into Amboy commercial train heist
Two men were arrested in Yucca Valley in connection with an investigation into a commercial train heist near Amboy. On…
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Five airlifted to Arizona after car fire on Twentynine Palms Highway east of Wonder Valley
A vehicle fire on Twentynine Palms Highway led to five people being airlifted for injuries. On Sunday (September 6) at…
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Man arrested for investigation into kidnapping at Joshua Tree vacation rental
A man with an active warrant was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a victim at a vacation rental in Joshua…
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Sex offender arrested towing stolen trailer after failing to register with state
A convicted sex offender was arrested on suspicion of driving with a stolen trailer in Twentynine Palms. On Monday (August…
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Man accused of murdering his wife in Twentynine Palms sentenced to 3 years in prison
On Tuesday morning, Isaac Angel returned to court for a Pre-Preliminary Hearing before Judge Sarah Oliver. Angel is the suspect…
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Injured Yucca Valley man calls 911, allegedly attacks firefighters sent to treat him
After calling for medical assistance, a man was arrested on suspicion of attacking responding firefighters. On Friday (August 28) at…
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Hiker discovers dead body near Amboy Crater
A dead body was found by a hiker near the Amboy Crater. On Sunday (August 30) at around 4:15 p.m.,…
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Twentynine Palms man arrested again for suspected domestic violence
A Twentynine Palms convicted of domestic violence was arrested over the weekend for investigation into domestic violence. On Sunday (August…
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Hay truck catches fire on Highway 62 while passing through Morongo Valley
On Thursday at 2:07 p.m. on the corner of Senilis and Highway 62 in Morongo Valley, a cargo truck hauling…
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Two arrested for investigation into batteries in Twentynine Palms
On Monday (August 24) at around 8:05 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an attack…
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