Operation Dust Devil has been going for ten weeks now, and sheriff patrols continued in Twentynine Palms, Yucca Valley and Morongo Valley. Deputies issued two California Vehicle Code citations, two California Penal Code Citations, made two arrests, towed one vehicle, and recovered one stolen vehicle. The winter weather had covered 90% of San Bernardino county’s riding areas in snow.
Deputies used the inclement weather to instruct a side-by-side safety class to Search and Rescue members in Morongo. The safety course allows search and rescue members the ability to improve skills and become certified to operate department owned OHV’s.
On Sunday, Feb. 26th, deputies from Operation Dust Devil worked at the Fontana Speedway during the Pala NASCAR race, where they performed outreach about legal OHV safety to approximately 2500 attendees.
Operation Dust Devil will continue patrolling the county – with the overall goal of reducing illegal and nuisance off-roading – especially in residential areas and public roadways.
