DATE/TIME: November 9, 2026, at 9:02 AM
INCIDENT: PC 288.5(A) - Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Minor
LOCATION: 6400 Block of Smoke Tree Avenue, Twentynine Palms, CA
SUSPECT(S): Patrick Adam Corrales, 39-year-old resident of Twentynine Palms
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY:
On Monday, November 9, 2026, at about 9:02 AM, deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Morongo Basin Station, responded to the 6400 block of Smoke Tree Avenue, in Twentynine Palms, for a reported domestic dispute.
During the investigation, deputies received information indicating allegations of ongoing sexual abuse. The victim in this matter was identified as a special-needs child. Investigators learned that 39-year-old Twentynine Palms resident, Patrick Adam Corrales, was suspected of sexually assaulting the minor over a five-year span.
Corrales was transported to the Morongo Basin Jail, where investigators conducted an interview regarding the sexual abuse allegations. Following the investigation, Corrales was arrested on and transported to the West Valley Detention Center for booking. Corrales was booked in on PC 285 - Incest, PC 288(b)(1) - Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Minor Under 14 Years Old, PC 261(A)(5) - Rape Knowing the Victim is Under 14 Years Old, PC 287(C)(2)(B) - Forced Oral Copulation, PC 288.5(A) - Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Minor, and PC 136.1(A)(1) - Dissuade or Intimidate a Victim. Corrales is currently being held in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department without bail.
As deputies continued their investigation, they obtained additional information potentially linking Corrales to other similar offenses and believe there may be additional victims. Corrales' photographs are being released in an effort to identify anyone who may have been victimized by Corrales or anyone with information relevant to this investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Deputy E. Hernandez of 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: Deputy E. Hernandez
Station: Morongo Basin Station
Phone No. (760) 366-4175
Case No. 202601645
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
