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Crime reports from Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley, and other areas in the Morongo Basin.

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department conducting DUI Patrols

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department announced that they will be out in Twentynine Palms on Friday night looking for drivers under the influence...

Suspected meth and someone else’s gun leads to arrest after traffic stop in Yucca...

A traffic stop in Yucca Valley led to an arrest for investigation into possession of meth and someone else's handgun. On Sunday (May 4) at...

Suspect identified, details released in Yucca Valley deputy-involved shooting

New details have been released in the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Yucca Valley on Monday (May 5). According to a press release issued by...

Driver leads Sheriff’s Deputies on six-mile chase through Twentynine Palms

A driver with suspected controlled substances in his car is alleged to have led deputies on a six-mile chase through Twentynine Palms.  On Monday (April...

Updating: Deputy-involved shooting near Joshua Lane in Yucca Valley leaves one hospitalized

Update 5/7/2025: The Sheriff has issued a press release on the shooting. The Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station reports that a deputy involved shooting occurred last...

Yucca Valley man arrested for suspected possession of explosives

A man was arrested in Yucca Valley for investigation into possession of explosives and stalking charges. On Monday (April 14) at around 1:15 p.m., deputies...

Man on probation for violent felonies arrested for suspected domestic violence in Yucca Valley

A man on parole for violent felonies was arrested for investigation into domestic violence. Early Thursday morning (April 24) just after midnight, San Bernardino County...

Unexploded 40mm munition shell found on resident’s property in Twentynine Palms

On Wednesday, April 23rd Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious device in the area of Shoshone Valley Road in Twentynine Palms....

Twentynine Palms man arrested for allegedly shooting at three people in a vehicle, leaving...

On Monday (5/5) at approximately 4:36 p.m., deputies from the Sheriff’s Morongo Basin Station responded to a report of shots fired near Indian Trail...

Teacher living in Yucca Valley arrested for suspected ongoing sexual abuse of a minor

On Monday (April 28), deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Morongo Basin station responded to a 911 call reporting allegations of the ongoing...

Twentynine Palms man with warrant suspected of stealing teddy bear and possessing controlled substances

A teddy bear allegedly stolen from an ice cream store led to serious criminal charges for a Twentynine Palms man. On Saturday (April 26) at...

Yucca Valley man arrested for attempted murder after investigation into stabbing on Sunday morning

A man was arrested in Yucca Valley for investigation into attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man he drove home from a bar. Early Sunday...

Yucca Valley man suspected of concealing loaded weapon during traffic stop

A traffic stop in Yucca Valley led to the arrest of a man suspected to be concealing a loaded weapon that was not his. On...

Alleged Yucca Valley school zone speeder arrested for suspected drug possession and outstanding warrants

A traffic stop on a car suspected of speeding through a school zone with children present led to a drug arrest. On Tuesday (April 8)...

Hearing for fatal 2024 hit-and-run delayed for eighth time

Troy Reynolds, the suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a Yucca Valley teenager, returned to court for an Early Disposition Hearing yesterday morning. Reynolds...

Sheriff asking public for help identifying “Porch Pirate” suspected of multiple thefts

The Sheriff's Morongo Basin Station is asking for your help locating a package thief. The Sheriff's Department says that on Wednesday (April 23) at around...

Stephen Spurlock charged with 17 counts of rape

The teacher arrested in Yucca Valley for the sexual abuse of a minor is being arraigned on 17 charges of rape by force or...

Deputies proactively patrol unsanctioned OHV event in Lucerne Valley

An unsanctioned off-roading event in the hi-desert led to one arrest, several citations, and deputy contact with 125 off-roaders. On Saturday (April 5), the San...

Off-roader fails to pull over in Twentynine Palms, arrested for suspected switchblade possession

An off-roader in Twentynine Palms was arrested on suspicion of having an illegal switchblade knife after attempting to evade deputies. On Thursday (April 10), San...

Joshua Tree man arrested on suspicion of selling fake gold bars

On Sunday (April 13) just before 10 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a theft by false pretense in...