Full Notification

DATE/TIME: July 29, 2025, at approximately 11:54 p.m.

INCIDENT: Possession of Dangerous Drugs with Two Prior Convictions
                   Unlawful Possession of Pepper Spray
                   Driving on a Suspended Driver's License 

LOCATION: Baseline Road and Adobe Road, Twentynine Palms 

SUSPECT(S): Anthony Martinez, 37-year-old resident of Twentynine Palms

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 Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at approximately 11:54 p.m., Deputy L. Gonzalez, assigned to the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station, conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a van for California Vehicle Code violations, in the area of Baseline Road and Adobe Road. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as Anthony Martinez. A records check of Martinez showed he was a convicted felon, and driving on a suspended driver's license. Martinez was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and pepper spray. Due to Martinez being a convicted felon, he is prohibited from being in possession of pepper spray. A criminal history records check of Martinez revealed he had at least two prior convictions for possession of dangerous drugs.

Martinez was arrested in accordance with Health and Safety Code 11395(b)(1)-Possession of a controlled substance with two priors, PC 22810- Unlawful possession of pepper spray and California Vehicle Code 14601.1(a)-Driving on a suspended driver's license. Martinez was booked into the Morongo Basin Jail. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy L. Gonzalez 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 L.Gonzalez

Station: Morongo Basin

Phone No. 760-366-4175

Case No. 092501110

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department