Morongo Basin Deputies Locate and Arrest Suspect for Torture
DATE/TIME: June 23, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 206 - Torture
LOCATION: 6000 Block of Abronia Avenue, Twentynine Palms
SUSPECT: Ricky Parnell, 36-years-old, Male Resident of Twentynine Palms
VICTIM(S): Confidential, 38-years-old, Female Resident of Twentynine Palms
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at approximately 6:10 a.m., deputies from the Morongo Basin Station responded to the 73000 block of Twentynine Palms Highway following a report of a domestic disturbance. The victim advised deputies her boyfriend Ricky Parnell, punched, choked and whipped the victim with a cable. The victim was transported to High Desert Medical Center for treatment of her sustained injuries.
Detectives with the Morongo Basin Station responded and continued the investigation. Through the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Ricky Parnell.
On Friday, June 23, 2023, personnel from the Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division (SED) located Parnell while he entered a vehicle. SED initiated a traffic stop and took Parnell into custody. Parnell was arrested and booked at the Morongo Basin Jail.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Mariusz Kuskowski of the Morongo Basin Station at (760) 366-4175. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Mariusz Kuskowski
Station: Morongo Basin Station
Phone No. 760-366-4175
Case No. 202300772
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Morongo Basin Sheriff's Department
63665 Twentynine Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Contact
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