DATE/TIME: Monday, June 5, 2023, 11:58 a.m.
INCIDENT: P.C. 496(a), 459, and H&S 11377(a), Possession of Stolen Property, Burglary, and Possession of Methamphetamine
LOCATION: 3200 Block Tujunga Avenue, Newberry Springs
SUSPECT: Jody Young, 31-year-old Male, Resident of Daggett
SUMMARY: On Monday, June 5, 2023, at approximately 11:58 a.m. deputies from Barstow Station were dispatched to Motel 6 located at 2551 Commerce Parkway in Barstow to investigate a report of stolen property.
During the investigation Deputy Skiver and Deputy Hancock learned that the victim’s residence on the 32000 block of Tujunga Avenue in Newberry Springs was burglarized on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at approximately 7:45 p.m. The items were tracked to Motel 6 in Barstow due to the owner’s tracking device. The victim provided deputies with video surveillance which helped identify the suspects. The items stolen from the victim’s residence were valued at approximately $10,000.
Deputy Skiver contacted Jody Young at Motel 6 where the property was recovered. Young was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for Possession of Stolen Property, Burglary, and Possession of Methamphetamine. A second suspect has been identified but has not been located. No further information is being released at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Barstow Station 760-256-4838. 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 R. Skiver or Deputy C. Hancock
Station: Barstow
Phone No. (760) 256-4838
Case No. 082300737
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
