Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station

05/31/2026

Sergeant Dominic Vaca was killed in the line of duty on May 31, 2021, when he was shot following a vehicle pursuit of a motorcycle in Yucca Valley. Sergeant Vaca was flown to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Dominic served his country in the United States Army before pursuing a career with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department in 2002.
He is survived by his wife, Valerie, and two daughters, Angie, and Makayla.

Please take a moment today to remember Sergeant Dominic Vaca, who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/29/2026

On Sunday, May 31st, we honor the fifth anniversary of the tragic line-of-duty loss of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Dominic Vaca, who gave his life while serving the Morongo Basin community.

A special memorial service will be held this Sunday, May 31st at 8:00 AM to remember and honor our fallen hero. Community members are invited to attend and pay their respects.

Please see the flyer above for additional details. This event is open to the public.

05/27/2026

https://local.nixle.com/alert/12424405/

DATE/TIME: Monday, May 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. INCIDENT: PC 245(A)(1) - Assault with a Deadly Weapon LOCATION: 5900 Block of Aztec Avenue, City of Twentynine Palms SUSPECT(S): Lissette Frias, ...

05/27/2026

https://local.nixle.com/alert/12424351/

DATE/TIME: Tuesday May, 19, 2026 at 12:46 p.m. INCIDENT: H&S 11395(b)(1) - Possession of a Controlled Substance with Two or More Prior Convictions LOCATION: 1200 Block of Sunrise Avenue, ...

05/27/2026

https://local.nixle.com/alert/12424141/

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, May 21, 2026, at 12:33 a.m. INCIDENT: PC 261.5(c) - Unlawful Sexual In*******se with a Minor More Than Three Years Younger               ...

05/24/2026

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, the station office and lobby will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026. For law enforcement purposes, please contact non-emergency dispatch at (909) 387-8313. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

Today, Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Grubstakes Days Parade. During the parade, from 8am to 12pm, Yucca Trail from Kickapoo Trail to Pioneertown Road will be closed.

Please use detour routes and give yourself extra time while traveling in the Yucca Valley area.

05/06/2026

https://local.nixle.com/alert/12377521/

DATE/TIME: Friday May, 1, 2026, at 12:35 p.m. INCIDENT: H&S 11378 - Possession of Narcotics for Sale LOCATION: Kickapoo Trail and Benicia Trail, Yucca Valley   SUSPECT(S): ...

05/06/2026

https://local.nixle.com/alert/12376291/

DATE/TIME: Friday, May, 1, 2026 at 1:31 p.m. INCIDENT: PC 273.5(a) - Corporal Injury to a Spouse LOCATION: 74000 Block of Twilight Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA SUSPECT(S): Carl James ...

05/04/2026

https://local.nixle.com/alert/12373525/

DATE/TIME: April 29, 2026, at 8:18 p.m. INCIDENT: PC 288(a) - Lewd and Lascivious Act on a Minor                   PC 288.5(a) - Continuous Sexual ...