Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at approximately 12:13 p.m.

INCIDENT: Assault / Drunk In Public / Driving Under the Influence Alcohol- Traffic Collision 

LOCATION: 6300 block of Richard Drive, Yucca Valley

SUSPECT(S): Savannah Sanchez, 24-year-old female, resident of Yucca Valley
                        Salisa Marin, 28-year-old female, resident of Yucca Valley
                        Manuel Tarango, 31-year-old male, resident of Yucca Valley

VICTIM(S): 21-year-old female, resident of Yucca Valley


SUMMARY: On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at approximately 12:13 p.m., Morongo Basin Station deputies responded to reports of an assault in the 6300 block of Richard Drive, in the Town of Yucca Valley. Deputies arrived on scene and determined Savannah Sanchez had assaulted the victim.  Deputies determined there were no visible injuries from the assault.  The victim desired prosecution, and Sanchez was issued a citation for the assault and given a court appearance date. All parties were separated and left the location. 

Approximately one hour later, deputies responded to the same location for reports of a disturbance. Deputies arrived and heard a vehicle losing control nearby. Deputies located a crashed vehicle near Indio Avenue and David Avenue, Yucca Valley.

During the investigation, deputies determined Manuel Tarango was at the location with Savannah Sanchez and Salisa Marin consuming alcohol. An altercation occurred between Sanchez and Marin and unidentified persons. During the confrontation, Tarango and the victim left in a tan color sedan. A few seconds later, Tarango lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an empty lot. Tarango left the victim in the vehicle, and fled on foot. Deputies located Tarango a few minutes later and detained him. The victim who remained at the scene of the crash reported being pregnant and complained of pain. The victim was transported to High Desert Medical Center. 

Savannah Sanchez and Salisa Marin were arrested and booked at the Morongo Basin Jail for drunk in public. Both were later cited and released. 

Manuel Tarango was arrested and booked at Morongo Basin Jail for driving under the influence of alcohol with reported injuries. Bail was set at $340.000.   

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Morongo Basin Station (760)- 366-4175. Callers wishing to remain anonymous is urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or leave information at the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com 


Refer: N. Leon

Station: Morongo Basin Station

Phone No. (760) 366-4175

Case No. 232301359, 232301360, 232301361

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department