DATE/TIME: March 1, 2025, at approximately 9:38 p.m.
INCIDENT: Attempted Murder
LOCATION: 72600 Block of Two Mile Road, Twentynine Palms
SUSPECT(S): John Henry Chavarria, 49-year-old male resident of Twentynine Palms
VICTIM(S): 20-year-old female resident of Twentynine Palms
SUMMARY: On Saturday, March 1, 2025, at approximately 9:38 p.m., deputies from the Morongo Basin Station observed a female walking into the roadway, flagging down vehicles near Two Mile Road and Larrea Avenue.
Deputies contacted the 20-year-old female, who sustained several noticeable injuries. The victim later disclosed she was strangled during an altercation with a friend. Through investigation, it was learned the male suspect, John Henry Chavarria, was at a residence on the 72600 block of Two Mile Road, where the incident occurred. Deputies conducted a security sweep of the residence but were unable to locate Chavarria. A warrant for Chavarria's arrest was issued. Chavarria also has an active felony no bail warrant for Penal Code 30305(a) - Felon in Possession of Ammunition.
Deputies and detectives from the Morongo Basin Station are actively working on the case. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy C. Ranslem of the Morongo Basin Station at (760) 366-4175. Callers wishing to stay anonymous are encouraged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy C. Ranslem
Station: Morongo Basin
Phone No. 760-366-4175
Case No. 202500270
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
