DATE/TIME: Wednesday, March 26, 2024, at approximately 12:30 PM
INCIDENT: PC 211/245(A) - Robbery/Assault with a Firearm
LOCATION: 5000 block of Buena Suerte Road, Town of Yucca Valley
SUSPECT(S): Nate Lewis, 55 year-old male resident of Yucca Valley
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, March 26, 2024, at approximately 12:30 PM, Morongo Basin Station deputies assigned to the Town of Yucca Valley responded to a domestic disturbance near the 5000 block of Buena Suerte Road. During their investigation, deputies determined Nate Lewis entered the victim's home, made considerable threats with a firearm, and stole the victim's property by force and fear. Deputies were unable to locate Lewis and authored a felony warrant for his arrest with a bail set at $500,000.
On Thursday, March 27, 2024, Morongo Basin detectives assumed the investigation. At approximately 10:00 AM, detectives located and arrested Lewis near Airway Avenue and Twentynine Palms Highway in the Town of Yucca Valley. Detectives served a search warrant at his residence in the 7000 block of Cherokee Trail in Yucca Valley and recovered two firearms, ammunition, and evidence indicative of the robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.
Subsequent to Lewis' arrest, he was booked at the Morongo Basin Jail for robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Morongo Basin Station (760) 366-4175. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1800-78-CRIME (27463), or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy R. Lomeli / Detective J. Lopez
Station: Morongo Basin Station
Phone No. (760) 366-4175
Case No. 232400551
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
