A suspect in the vandalism of five Yucca Valley businesses has been arrested.
Edy Morales, a 36 year-old resident of Yucca Valley, was arrested for suspicion of Felony Vandalism on Friday (September 9). The vandalism, which included rocks and bricks thrown through windows and the destruction of property at five businesses in Yucca Valley, was reported first on September 1, and is estimates by the business owners total more than $12000.
- Two windows were broken by rocks at Luna Bakery, on Twentynine Palms Highway, causing $1000 in damage.
- A brick was thrown through the window of Wines Chiropractic Offices on Fox Trail, causing damage estimated to be $2000.
- A rock was thrown through a customer’s car window at Harpers Auto Repair on Wamego Trail, with damage estimated to be $400.
- At the Park and Ride on Kickapoo Trail, office windows were smashed with a rock and other property was damaged at an estimated cost of nearly $9000.
- A natural gas dispenser at Clean Energy Fuel on Kickapoo Trail was destroyed as well.
On Friday (September 9), County Sheriff’s Deputies received information that Morales was suspected of committing the vandalism, and they located him at the Park and Ride in Yucca Valley. Morales was taken into custody without incident.
Edy Morales was arrested and booked at the Morongo Basin Jail on suspicion of Felony Vandalism and four other active warrants with bail set at $1,125,000.
Previously reported by Z107.7: Vandalism Spree Causes Thousands of Dollars in Damages to Yucca Valley Businesses
