Two arrested for investigation into burglary in Pioneertown

A report of a burglary in Pioneertown led to two arrests. 

On Saturday (May 9) at around 6:15 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a burglary near the intersection of Pipes Canyon Road and Curtis Road. Deputies say that the victim called in the burglary, saying that suspects were forcing their way into the home and a nearby shed.

Deputies responded to the home and contacted the victim. Several hours later, deputies contacted two suspects at a nearby home in the 53000 block of Pipes Canyon. Dennis Statler, 48, and Monique Rodriguez, 47, were identified as suspects and were both taken into custody.

Dennis Statler was arrested on suspicion of first degree burglary and is being held at the West Valley Detention Center on $100,000. Monique Rodriguez was arrested on suspicion of first degree burglary and is being held at the West Valley Detention Center on $100,000