On May 20, 2024, at approximately 7:49 p.m., deputies from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station were alerted to a disturbance involving four to five individuals drinking alcohol near Alpine Road and Old Dale Road in Twentynine Palms. A local resident who confronted the group reported that one of the individuals, identified as Rudy Garcia, became confrontational and fired several shots. The resident was not injured.
The only price of diesel in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.
On May 19, 2024, at approximately 11:29 a.m., deputies from the Central Station responded to the 11400 block of San Timoteo Canyon Road in Loma Linda following a report of discovered skeletal remains on the property. Initially believed to be human, the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division assumed responsibility for the investigation.
On May 19, 2024, at approximately 11:29 a.m., deputies from the Central Station responded to a report of found skeletal remains on a property located in the 11400 block of San Timoteo Canyon Road, Loma Linda. The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division has since taken over the investigation after determining that the remains were human.
Between May 18 and May 24, 2024, investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department – Gangs/Narcotics Division, along with deputies from patrol stations, served 14 search warrants and contacted suspects at various locations in Ontario, Fontana, and Rialto.
U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout San Bernardino County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.
On May 15, 2024, deputies from the Hesperia Station responded to a theft and robbery report at Stater Bros. Market located at 15757 Main Street in Hesperia. The suspect, identified as Ginny Nicholson, a 25-year-old resident of Victorville, entered the store and concealed alcohol inside a bag. When a store employee attempted to stop her, Nicholson assaulted the employee before fleeing the scene. The employee was later transported to a local hospital and treated for a broken nose and lacerations.