VANDALISM AT COVINGTON PARK IN MORONGO VALLEY

The Sheriff’s Department is investigating vandalism at Covington Park in Morongo Valley. Deputies were called to the park shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday. The groundkeeper found a stick with a knife taped to the end. Damage to the playground’s gym was estimated to be about $1,000. Anyone with information should call the Sheriff’s Department at 760-366-4175.