A Yucca Valley man was arrested Tuesday after he brandished a knife at paramedics who asked him if he needed help. According to a Sheriff’s report, Justin Howe, 29, was going door-to-door about 9:30 a.m. near Hardesty and Golden Meadow in Yucca Valley, asking residents for water. A concerned resident called paramedics to check on Howe, as he seemed to be either under the influence or suffering from a heat-related illness. When paramedics arrived and asked if he needed help, Howe allegedly drew a knife with a six-inch blade and brandished it at the paramedics, who then called the Sheriff’s Department for assistance. A responding deputy found the knife on Howe’s person, and Justin Howe was arrested on suspicion of possession of a dirk or dagger, and on two felony warrants. Justin Howe was booked into the West Valley Detention Center with his bail set at $25,000.
