Twentynine Palms woman arrested for suspected domestic violence

A Twentynine Palms woman was arrested for investigation into domestic violence and resisting arrest after allegedly whipping a victim’s face with a phone cord.

On Saturday (November 7) at around 8:40 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of domestic violence at a home in the 71900 block of Gorgonio Drive in Twentynine Palms. Deputies identified the suspect as Karissa Bastien, 25. They say she used a phone cord to strike a victim’s face.

A family member called 911, and medics responded to the scene where they provided treatment for the victim. Deputies say that while they were attempting to detain Bastien, she pulled away and resisted. She was ultimately restrained.

Karissa Bastien was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery and obstruction of a public officer. She was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail and has since been released on bail.