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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Suspected assault and high-speed chase ends in arrest for Twentynine Palms man
A man accused of assaulting two people with a baseball bat was arrested after allegedly leading deputies on a high…
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Morongo Valley man arrested for suspected domestic violence
A man with an active warrant for domestic violence was arrested on suspicion of beating a woman into unconsciousness in…
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Scuffle at Morongo Valley Thanksgiving food giveaway results in one arrest
Update 12/3/25: Tolbert reached out to Z107.7 to dispute the nature of his citation. Tolbert maintains that he was not…
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Hit-and-run case to begin trial in early 2026
Troy Reynolds, the suspect in a 2024 hit-and-run collision that killed Yucca Valley teenager Joshua Barreras, returned to Court on…
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Operation: Consequences results in another arrest for Yucca Valley man suspected of firearm possession
A Yucca Valley man was arrested on suspicion of weapons charges as part of the ongoing Operation: Consequences. On November…
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Man with warrants arrested for suspected battery and vandalism after hotel fracas in Twentynine Palms
A man was arrested at a Twentynine Palms hotel for battery, indecent exposure, and two outstanding warrants. On Friday (November…
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Missing Yucca Valley juvenile found, charged with vandalism
A juvenile reported as missing returned home to their home in Yucca Valley to face arrest for vandalism. On Sunday…
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Driver stuck in sand arrested for suspected DUI and child abuse
A 19 year-old was arrested on suspicion of DUI, child abuse, possession of a weapon, and resisting arrest after deputies…
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Suspect in Morongo Valley murder arraigned, pleads “not guilty”
As one of the victims remains in a hospital for treatment, the suspect in a Morongo Valley stabbing was arraigned…
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Victim identified in Morongo Valley murder and stabbing
The victim of a homicide in a Morongo Valley mobile home park has been identified. The San Bernardino County Coroner…
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Suspected DUI rollover sends one adult and two children to the hospital
On Saturday, November 8, at around 2:15 p.m., witnesses reported a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of Morongo Road and…
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Suspect arrested after stabbing at Morongo Valley mobile home park leaves 1 dead, 1 in hospital
The Sheriff’s Department has released new information about their murder investigation at a Morongo Valley mobile home park. On Wednesday…
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Six counts of attempted murder for 19-year old suspected of shooting at car
A 19 year-old is facing six counts of attempted murder after allegedly shooting into a car in October. On October…
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Updating: Homicide reported at Morongo Valley mobile home park, suspect arrested
The Sheriff’s Department is investigating a reported homicide at a mobile home park in Morongo Valley. On Wednesday morning at…
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Man allegedly fires gun at Landers home, arrested shortly after
A man was arrested for allegedly shooting at a home in Landers. On November 1 at around 8:00 p.m., San…
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Family of victim in intentional hit-and-run seeking help with funeral costs
The family of the man intentionally targeted in a hit-and-run collision is asking for the community’s assistance with funeral costs.…
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Wonder Valley man on probation arrested for suspected battery using laundry detergent
A man on probation was arrested after allegedly pouring detergent into his girlfriend’s eyes. On Friday (October 24) at around…
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Twentynine Palms man arrested for investigation into possession of child pornography
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested for allegedly possessing one of the largest collections of child sexual abuse material in…
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Twentynine Palms man arrested for suspicion of choking a woman
A man on probation for domestic violence was arrested on suspicion of choking a woman. On Wednesday (October 22), San…
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Man arrested for investigation into firing a gun while driving a tractor
A man was arrested for allegedly firing a gun while driving a tractor in Joshua Tree. On Sunday (October 19)…
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