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DATE/TIME: Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 5:45 p.m

INCIDENT: Penal Code 664/187(a) - Attempted Murder   

LOCATION: 57000 Block of El Dorado Drive, Yucca Valley

SUSPECT(S): Anthony Garcia, 55-year-old, Resident of Yucca Valley 

VICTIM(S): Confidential


SUMMARY: Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR), Technology Assists Deputies in Apprehending Suspect Wanted for Attempted Murder

Yucca Valley, Calif. – On Thursday, August 6, 2026, deputies responded to a residence in the 57000 block of El Dorado Drive in Yucca Valley following a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies learned a male suspect had entered the residence and stabbed a male victim multiple times before fleeing on a motorcycle.

Deputies immediately rendered emergency medical aid to the victim until medical personnel arrived.  The victim sustained multiple serious and potentially life-threatening injuries as a result of the attempted murder and was transported to a local trauma center for advanced medical treatment.

Through the course of the investigation, deputies identified the suspect as 55-year-old Yucca Valley resident Anthony Garcia, and developed several addresses associated with him.  Investigators also identified the license plate of the motorcycle Garcia was believed to be operating.  Deputies entered the license plate into the ALPR system, to assist in locating the motorcycle and generate an alert if it was detected.

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, deputies continued their efforts to locate Garcia.  During their investigation, deputies received an ALPR alert, indicating the motorcycle was traveling westbound on Twentynine Palms Highway near Deer Trail.  Deputies immediately responded to the area and located the motorcycle.  Deputies identified Garcia and took him into custody without incident.  During a subsequent search of Garcia and his property, deputies located two hunting knives potentially used during the violent attack.

Garcia was transported to the West Valley Detention Center and booked for PC 664/187(a), Attempted Murder.

The successful apprehension was the result of coordinated patrol and investigative efforts, thorough follow-up, and the effective use of ALPR technology to assist deputies in locating the suspect and safely taking him into custody.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Morongo Basin Station at (760) 366 -4175. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may submit a We-Tip at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites or text “REPORT” to (844) 909-3006.

Refer: Deputies R. Maldonado | L. Weigel

Station: Morongo Basin Station

Phone No. (760) 366-4175

Case No. 232601284

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