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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Man on bail heads back to jail for suspected assault in Landers
A man out of jail on bail was arrested for allegedly punching a woman in the face in Landers. On…
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Landers house fire claims one victim, man arrested nearby for unrelated warrant
One person is under arrest after firefighters arrived at a house fire in Landers and found a body. According to…
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Operation: Consequences serves search warrant in Twentynine Palms
An arrest was made in Twentynine Palms last week by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Gang/Narcotics Division. Between January 12…
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Joshua Tree man arrested for investigation into road rage incident against mother and two children
After an alleged road rage incident in Yucca Valley that sent a mother and two children to the hospital, a…
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Troy Reynolds trial to begin in February; Judge stresses composure to families
The suspect in a fatal hit-and-run case returned to court yesterday, and the case will move forward in February. Troy…
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Driver arrested for investigation into drug possession, more drugs found while being booked into jail
A man being booked into the Morongo Basin Jail was allegedly found to be in possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl…
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Man arrested for investigation into stolen mail in Yucca Valley
A man was arrested in Yucca Valley for investigation into stealing mail from several neighbors. On Sunday (January 18) at…
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Mother and son arrested after single car collision in Yucca Valley
After a single car collision in Yucca Valley, a mother and son were both arrested for investigation into obstructing deputies.…
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Operation: Consequences leads to one arrest in Yucca Valley
An arrest was made in Yucca Valley last week by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Gang/Narcotics Division. Between January 5…
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Sheriff’s H.O.P.E. team conduct outreach to unhoused in Morongo Basin
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department conducted outreach to the Morongo Basin’s unhoused community on Friday (January 9). The Sheriff’s…
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Yucca Valley man out on bail arrested for third time since October
A man out on bail for charges related to domestic violence was arrested on suspicion of burglarizing and vandalizing his…
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Two arrested during traffic stop in Twentynine Palms
A sex offender and another man with an active warrant were arrested during a traffic stop in Twentynine Palms. On…
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Suspected burglar found with other people’s mail, passenger with alleged fake ID
A traffic stop on Old Woman Springs Road led to an arrest for investigation into stolen mail and a fake…
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Man allegedly sets fire to own home, arrested after release from hospital for burns
A Morongo Valley man was hospitalized and arrested after allegedly starting a fire in his own home. On Tuesday (January…
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Man on probation for DUI arrested again for suspected DUI in Twentynine Palms
A man on probation for DUI charges was arrested again on suspicion of driving under the influence in Twentynine Palms.…
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Parole violation leads to arrest; charges added due to suspected drugs found in sock
A man on probation was arrested during a traffic stop and was allegedly found with drugs in his sock while…
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Man found lying on shoulder of road in Morongo Valley arrested for suspected weapon charges
A convicted felon was found by neighbors lying passed out on a Morongo Valley road and allegedly in possession of…
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Man arrested for arson and parole violation after allegedly setting Western Joshua Tree on fire
A man was arrested after allegedly setting a Joshua Tree on fire near Old Woman Springs Road. On December 30…
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Yucca Valley man arrested for brandishing a knife; PA announcements used during removal
A man was arrested for investigation into assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly brandishing a knife at a victim…
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Father reported by injured daughter during suspected DUI hit-and-run
A 9 year-old reported her father from the car during a suspected DUI after she was injured in a hit-and-run…
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