DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 18, 2025/ 2:54 p.m.
INCIDENT: No-Bail Felony Warrant
PC 148 (a)(1): Resist, Delay, or Obstruct a Peace Officer
H&S 11377(a): Possession of a Controlled Substance
LOCATION: 621 block of Canterbury Street, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
SUSPECT(S): Nathan Wayne Brown, 39-year-old resident of Joshua Tree
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at approximately 2:54 p.m., deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station, along with the Sheriff's Street Enforcement Team conducted a warrant service in the 62100 block of Canterbury Street, in Joshua Tree. Deputies were attempting to arrest Nathan Wayne Brown, who had an active no-bail felony warrant, related to a grand theft auto case that occurred in Twentynine Palms.
When deputies arrived, Brown fled into the open desert. The deputies pursued Brown on foot as he ignored repeated verbal commands to stop. After a brief chase, Brown was apprehended by Deputy Raul Quiroz.
During a search of Brown’s person, deputies discovered approximately 7.2 grams of suspected methamphetamine. Brown was arrested and booked at the Morongo Basin Jail for his outstanding no-bail felony warrant, along with charges for PC 148(a)(1) – Resisting a Peace Officer, and H&S 11377(a) – Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Morongo Basin Station at (760) 366-4175. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.
Refer: Deputies Raul Quiroz and Paramdeep Grewal
Station: Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station
Phone No. (909) 366-4175
Case No. 092500913/ 202500650
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
