DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 4th, 2022, at approximately 2:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 245- Assault with a Deadly Weapon
LOCATION: 6000 Block of Mesquite Springs Road, Twentynine Palms
SUSPECT(S): Debra Jeann Leader, 63-year-old resident of Twentynine Palms
VICTIM(S): Female, 60-year-old resident of Twentynine Palms
SUMMARY: On Saturday, June 4, 2022, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a disturbance. Deputies arrived and made contact with a 60-year-old female victim. Through investigation, it was learned Deborah Jeann Leader brandished a firearm with threats to cause harm to the victim. Immediately following, the victim heard a gunshot. The victim fled from the location and called for help.
Deputies made contact with Leader at her home. While investigating the incident, deputies located the firearm used during the altercation. A search warrant was issued, and additional ammunition and illegal narcotics were located inside the home. Deputies conducted a welfare check with nearby residents to ensure public safety for the unaccounted fired round. No additional victims were located.
Leader was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center. Bail was set at $50,000.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Morongo Basin Station (760) 366-4175. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463), or you may leave information at the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy N. Hospodar
Station: Morongo Basin Station
Phone No. 760-366-4175
Case No. 202200826
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
