DATE/TIME: July 30, 2025, at approximately 11:32 p.m.
INCIDENT: Possession of Dangerous Drugs with Two Prior Convictions
LOCATION: Paxton Road / S. Old Woman Springs Road, Yucca Valley
SUSPECT(S): Lindsay K. Gates, 40-year-old resident of Yucca Valley
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On November 5, 2024, California voters passed Proposition 36 titled "The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act." The proposition took effect on December 18, 2024, and reforms multiple laws from Proposition 47, which have been responsible for increasing homelessness, drug addiction and theft. Proposition 36 includes several new Penal and Health and Safety Codes that deputies will be able to apply during arrests when appropriate. These new charges can carry enhanced sentencing, as well as prevent offenders from being cite released prior to their court appearance. The following is an arrest where Proposition 36 is applied:
On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at approximately 11:32 p.m., Deputy H. McFarland III from the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a 2003 Chevy Suburban for California Vehicle Code violations in the area of Paxton Road and S. Old Woman Springs Road, in Yucca Valley. The driver was identified as Lindsay K. Gates. Gates was found to be driving with a suspended driver's license. During a search of vehicle, McFarland found suspected methamphetamine. A criminal history records check of Gates revealed she had at least two prior convictions for possession of dangerous drugs.
Gates was arrested and booked into the Morongo Basin jail under Health and Saftey Code 11395(b)(1)-Possession of a controlled substance with two prior convictions.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy H. McFarland III 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 H. McFarland III
Station: Morongo Basin
Phone No. 760-366-4175
Case No. 232501172
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
