A Twentynine Palms woman was arrested after she was found cutting down mesquite trees in the desert Thursday afternoon. According to a Sheriff’s report, a code enforcement officer was in the area of Mesquite Springs and Rainier Roads about 2 p.m. when he a small pickup truck parked in the open desert near mesquite trees. When he went to investigate, he saw a woman, later identified as Paula Candelaria, 60, using an ax to cut down the mesquite trees. Candelaria allegedly struggled with the officer when he attempted to place her under arrest. A deputy also responded and a white substance, suspected to be methamphetamine, was found inside the pick-up truck. Paula Candelaria was arrested for investigation of possession of meth, booked into the Morongo Basin Jail, cited and released.
TWENTYNINE PALMS WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGE AFTER SHE’S FOUND CUTTING DOWN MESQUITE TREES
