DATE/TIME: Friday, September 9, 2022
INCIDENT: PC 594(a) - Felony Vandalism
LOCATION: Town of Yucca Valley
SUSPECT(S): Edy Morales, 36-years-old, Male Resident of Yucca Valley
VICTIM(S):
7300 block of Fox Trail, Wines Chiropractic Offices
7400 block of Kickapoo Trail, Clean Energy Fuel
7400 block of Kickapoo Trail, Park and Ride
55700 block of Twentynine Palms Highway, Luna Bakery
7400 block of Wamego Trail, Harpers Auto Repair
SUMMARY:
Between Thursday, September 1, 2022, and Tuesday, September 6, 2022, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department's Morongo Basin Station responded to five separate calls for reports of vandalism. The suspect vandalized business windows and vehicles at the locations, causing approximately $12,000 in damage.
On Friday, September 9, 2022, deputies received information on the possible suspect responsible for the vandalism. Deputies responded to the Park and Ride located at 7484 Kickapoo Trail, in Yucca Valley, contacted Edy Morales and took him into custody without incident.
Morales was arrested and booked at the Morongo Basin Jail for PC 594(a) - Felony Vandalism and four active warrants for his arrest, totaling $1,125,000.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Detective S. Ables or Deputy J. Perez at (760)366-4175. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave the information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy J. Perez or Detective S. Ables
Station: Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station
Phone No. 760-366-4175
Case No. 232201835- 232201836-232201837-232201838-232201839
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
