DATE: September 21, 2024
INCIDENT: Attempt to Locate Armed Suspect
LOCATION: 60800 block of Mountain View Trail, Joshua Tree, CA
SUSPECT(S): Jonathan Rodriguez, 20-year-old Hispanic Male
UPDATE: At approximately 2:22 p.m., Jonathan Rodriguez was found inside a home on Pueblo Trail, Joshua Tree. Rodriguez was taken into custody without incident.
We would like to thank the residents and visitors of Joshua Tree for their patience and assistance in providing information during this investigation.
SUMMARY: On September 21, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Morongo Basin Sheriff Station deputies assisted Riverside Sheriff’s Department during the pursuit of an armed suspect. The suspect fled from his vehicle in the 60800 block of Mtn. View Trail, in Joshua Tree, and subsequently fired several rounds from a firearm. No law enforcement officers were injured.
The subject, Jonathan Rodriguez, is at-large at this time. Rodriguez is 5’6” tall, 110 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, dark pants or shorts, and a black hat. Residents in the area are asked to keep their doors and windows locked and remain inside. If you experience an emergency call 9-1-1.
Anyone with information about this investigation or who has information regarding the whereabouts of Jonathan Rodriguez is urged to contact Sheriff’s Dispatch at (909) 387-8313. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Public Affairs
Station: Morongo
Phone No. (760) 366-4175
Call No. MR242650004 / DR #092401607
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
