Three men have been arrested in relation to a strong-arm robbery in Yucca Valley last month. On April 27, deputies were called to a residential robbery in the 3700 block of Lucerne Vista Avenue in the unincorporated area of Yucca Valley. Deputies say three men—later identified as Donald Dora, 36, of Yucca Valley; Mark Hines, 33, of Joshua Tree, and Derek Martin, 35, of La Brea, broke into the home and assaulted the resident, and stole property before fleeing the scene. Over the next 10 days, detectives learned of additional crimes they believe were committed by Dora, Hines, and Martin. Detectives served multiple search and arrest warrants throughout the Morongo Basin to recover stolen property and locate the suspects.
Derek Martin was arrested May 1 in Yucca Valley for investigation of conspiracy, robbery, assault, and burglary, booked into the West Valley Detention Center with his bail set at $3 million.
Mark Hines was located May 5 while driving under the influence May 5 near Mesquite Lake and Indian Trail in Twentynine Palms. He was arrested for investigation of conspiracy, robbery, and burglary, booked into the West Valley Detention Center, with his bail set at $250,000.
And Donald Dora was apprehended during a traffic stop May 7 on Shadow Mountain Ranch Road and Highway 62 in Joshua Tree. He was arrested for investigation of robbery, booked into the West Valley Detention Center, with his bail set at $200,000.
Detectives are actively working additional leads related to additional crimes committed by the suspects. Anyone with information should call the Sheriff’s Department at 760-366-4175.
