Marbles Launched from Truck Destroy Windows in Twentynine Palms

Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for a vandal who launched marbles through the windows of three Twentynine Palms business on Wednesday night (January 18). Alamilla’s Taco Shop, Jelly Donut, and 9 Palms Inn, all located on Twentynine Palms Highway, each reported significant damage to windows at their businesses. Deputies say that an unknown subject, driving a pickup truck westbound on Twentynine Palms Highway, launched marbles out of the truck and towards the businesses, breaking glass. No injuries were reported, but the damage is estimated to be more than $2500.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact Deputy A. Camacho of the Morongo Basin Station (760)-366-4175. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463), or you may leave information at the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com

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Jef Harmatz
Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director. He has worked as a journalist, cartoonist, chef, and delivery driver. He is known nationally for his writing and comics in publications like TimeOut, Popula, Roadtrippers, Solrad and Spiralbound, and for his album covers for Third Eye Blind and Sir Sly. He is known locally for his pop-up barbecue restaurant Hot Dog Panic. He remains unknown in the field of beekeeping, because he is too afraid of being stung to try it. When not on the radio, he draws comics and self-publishes little books. He lives with his partner and his dog Sunday in Yucca Valley, where he cooks them both elaborate meals.