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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Joshua Tree woman dies after car rollover off Aberdeen Drive
Nearly a day after her car rolled over, a woman was found dead in the open desert in Joshua Tree.…
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Two arrested for suspected burglary after neighbors notice suspicious car in recently-deceased homeowner’s driveway
A suspicious vehicle at a deceased man’s home led to two arrests for investigation into burglary. On Saturday (March 28)…
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Updated: Victim identified in fatal vehicle collision in Joshua Tree
UPDATED 5:45 p.m.: Nearly a day after her car rolled over, a woman was found dead in the open desert…
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Jury delivers verdict in hit-and-run case, victim’s family says “We got justice”
Troy Reynolds was found guilty on all counts yesterday afternoon. Reynolds was the suspect in a hit-and-run collision from the…
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Troy Reynolds found guilty in hit-and-run death of Joshua Barreras
On Thursday (3/26) afternoon, Troy Reynolds was found guilty on all counts related to a hit-and-run collision that claimed the…
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Isaac Angel arraigned; pleads “not guilty” to charge of murdering mother of two
The suspect accused of killing the mother of his children in Twentynine Palms returned to court this week. Isaac Angel,…
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Troy Reynolds takes the stand in hit-and-run trial: “I wasn’t thinking correctly”
Troy Reynolds returned to court yesterday (03/24) morning for a jury trial. Reynolds is the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run…
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Twentynine Palms man arrested for suspected DUI after rear-end collision on Highway 62
After a collision in Twentynine Palms that left one person injured, a man was arrested on suspicion of driving under…
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Woman crossing Twentynine Palms Highway dies after being struck by multiple vehicles
A fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision occurred on Saturday night (March 21). According to preliminary information provided by the California…
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Man arrested at fatal collision scene for unrelated disorderly conduct
During an investigation into a fatal traffic collision, a man was arrested for investigation into drunk and disorderly conduct after…
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Sex offender arrested for failing to register and investigation into burglary
A man recently released from prison was arrested on suspicion of burglarizing a home. On Wednesday (March 18) at around…
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Hit-and-run trial begins as detectives present testimony
Troy Reynolds returned to court for a jury trial yesterday morning. Reynolds is the suspect in a hit-and-run collision that…
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Man allegedly violates restraining order and threatens to kill victim, re-arrested in Landers
A man out of prison for violating a restraining order allegedly returned to the victim’s home to threaten death. The…
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Morongo Valley man arrested with suspected meth, heroin, mushrooms, pills and paraphernalia
A Morongo Valley man with several active warrants was arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs in Yucca Valley. On Saturday…
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Man with suspended license and warrant arrested for allegedly ramming car into partygoer
A man was arrested for investigation into assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly driving his vehicle into a person…
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Yucca Valley man with six warrants arrested during traffic stop
A man with six outstanding warrants and suspected drugs was arrested during a traffic stop in Yucca Valley. On Saturday…
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Landers man arrested for suspected assault with a deadly weapon
A convicted felon was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon in Landers. On March 10, San Bernardino…
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Man arrested in Yucca Valley after witnesses describe “inappropriate touching”
A man was arrested at a park in Yucca Valley for investigation into acting lewdly in view of minors. On…
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Woman found dead in Twentynine Palms, suspect arrested for investigation into murder
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested on suspicion of murdering the mother of his children. On Friday (March 13) at…
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Twentynine Palms man arrested for investigation into possession of child sexual abuse material
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested on suspicion of charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material. On…
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