Morongo Valley bakery damaged in alleged car vs. car domestic violence incident

In an alleged act of domestic violence, a woman reportedly drove her car into another car, damaging a local bakery.

On October 15 at around 9:20 p.m, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Morongo Cookie Co. at 49863 Twentynine Palms Highway in Morongo Valley. Deputies say that a domestic dispute at a nearby home involved Maria Huesca Vargas, 36. Deputies say that the victim left the home and drove to the parking lot of the Morongo Cookie Co.

Deputies say that Huesca Vargas and a child followed the victim in a separate car. Deputies say that Huesca Vargas rammed her vehicle into the victim’s vehicle, causing it to collide with the building. No injuries were reported.

The Sheriff’s Department estimated the damage to the building at $6,200. Social media posts from the Morongo Cookie Co. show damage to an exterior wall and window.

Maria Huesca Vargas was arrested on suspicion of child abuse. She was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail and has since been released on bail.