DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 8:20 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 496D(A): POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY
PC 594(B)(1): VANDALISM OF OVER $400
LOCATION: 5000 Block of Yucca Terrace Drive, Phelan
SUSPECT: Jonathan Owens, 34 years of age, resident of San Bernardino
Mario Munoz, 42 years of age, resident of Phelan
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 8:20 a.m., deputies responded to a construction site on Duncan Road in Phelan. According to the reporting party, someone cut the fence and stole an excavator and some of the fencing.
Through the investigation, the excavator was located at a residence in the 5000 block of Yucca Terrace. Deputy A. Salazar authored a search warrant for the residence, and it was executed by detectives and deputies on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at approximately 12:14 p.m.
The stolen excavator was located on the property. Jonathan Owens and Mario Munoz were arrested without incident. Johnathan Owens was booked at the High Desert Detention Center for possession of stolen property and vandalism. He is currently being held in lieu of $30,000.00 bail. Mario Munoz, who is currently on Post Release Community Supervision, was booked at the High Desert Detention Center for possession of stolen property and vandalism. He is being held without bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy A. Salazar at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station, 760-552-6800. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. (760) 552-6845
Case No. 072403069
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
