Yaniece Marbury of Yucca Valley, arrested for willful cruelty to a child 
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 22, 2018
INCIDENT: Willful Cruelty to a Child
LOCATION: City of Morongo
VICTIM: 3-year-old female
SUSPECT: Yaniece Marbury , 23-years-old, resident of Yucca Valley
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, August 22, 2018, the victim was taken to a local hospital by a family member after discovering her in an altered state of consciousness. The victim was examined by medical personnel and tested positive for THC in her system. She became unresponsive and was transported via ambulance to Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC). The San Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS) aided in the investigation along with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department - Morongo Station. The victim remained hospitalized at LLUMC Pediatric ICU and was later discharged to a family member.
Investigators determined the victim resided in Yucca Valley with Yaniece Murbury. Following an extensive investigation, Murbury was arrested on August 23, 2018. Murbury was booked at Central Detention Center for Willful Cruelty to a Child and bail was set for $100,000.00. On Friday, August 24, 2018, Murbury was released on her own recognizance pending a future court date.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Specialized Investigation Division, Crimes Against Children Detail, Detective MJ Higgins (909) 387-3615. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective MJ Higgins
Station: Specialized Investigation Division - Crimes Against Children Detail
Case No. 231801630
Phone No. (909) 387-3615
Address/Location
SBSD - Morongo Basin Sheriff's Department
63665 Twentynine Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1