By KRIS REILLY, Editor

LUCERNE VALLEY • A couple returned from a vacation Monday to find a half-naked burglar in their Lucerne Valley home.

According to authorities, a man and his girlfriend came home around 10:20 a.m. and saw Donald Brian Medaris inside the house in the 9000 block of Highland Road. Medaris, 47, was naked from the waist down and was covering himself with a reflective windshield visor he had taken from a car on the property, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Detective William Badger said.

“(The victim) told his girlfriend to go outside and call the police,” Badger said. “He never touched (Medaris), he just yelled at him to stay there and not to go anywhere. I was there eight minutes later, so (Medaris) wouldn’t have gotten too far, plus he didn’t have his pants. … When I handcuffed him he struggled with me a little bit because he didn’t want to drop the sun visor.”

The suspect had apparently arrived at the residence the previous night and slept inside a small sedan owned by one of the victims, Badger said.

“(Medaris) said he took his pants off before he went to sleep because the pants smelled bad,” Badger said. “The next morning he decided to break into the house and didn’t bother to put his pants back on. He left the pants right there next to the car.”

In addition to the windshield shade, Medaris also allegedly took some type of scented body spray from the car and sprayed it on himself, Badger said.

Medaris allegedly broke a metal patio door and punched a hole in the front door of the house with a pair of landscaping sheers before going to the rear of the house and breaking a window to gain access. Badger said Medaris made a large hole in one of the interior walls, possibly in an attempt to find copper wiring.

Medaris was booked on suspicion of burglary and felony vandalism. He was being held at the Victor Valley Station on $75,000 bail.

Medaris lives in Lucerne Valley and lists his occupation as handyman. Badger said Medaris had been reported missing by his girlfriend. Badger said he did not know if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crime.

BY DAVID KECK
DAILY PRESS EDITOR

As a kid, I always loved that guy on late-night television who exclaimed in business baritone, "We interrupt this program to bring you an important announcement."

Then the next few minutes were spent hawking term life insurance, an amazing new diet pill, kitchen knives that cut through steel beams like butter, or whatever ware or service the advertiser buying that broadcast time had to sell, all with the same money-back guarantee.

We're not doing that here.

Instead, we're interrupting this space to explain why we're rethinking the publication of what usually goes in it. In this case that's arrest logs: That list of people who have been arrested on suspicion of various crime around our communities.

The arrest logs may represent to us a problem with fairness, something we take very seriously at the Daily Press, Desert Dispatch and our weeklies, including the Lucerne Valley Leader. We don't generally follow up on each individual case after the arrest logs get published, which may leave the impression to some folks that these people were guilty of crimes for which they were arrested.

That not only goes against basic jurisprudence and Constitutional guarantees of presumed innocence in our Republic, it chafes the sensibilities of the people who put our newspapers together. It's also led to a few phone calls from readers complaining that it's a petty way of smearing someone's name in the paper.

As a newspaper editor, I'm not fond of the terms unfair and petty.

So I approached Publisher Al Frattura with my concerns and he suggested that I ask other department heads here what they thought of the arrest logs.

The winces on the faces of each when they were shown the feature and asked their opinions said it all. Remarks labeling arrest logs as unfair, pointless and trivial punctuated the conversations.

They suggested that a better offering for our readers might be to list those convicted of crimes locally, though we're not sure yet if we can get that information in a nice, neat package like we can get the lists of those arrested. We're checking to see if it's possible.

Meantime, we'd like to know what our readers think. Do you read the arrest logs? Do you think they are fair or unfair? Do you believe that listing those who have been convicted of crimes might be a better option?

Please let us know by email at editor@lucernevalleyleader.com, by phone at 760-248-7878 or by letter at Lucerne Valley Leader, P.O. Box 299, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356.

We're always looking for ways to serve our readers and our communities in the High Desert and we value your input.

That's our guarantee.

The Leader publishes the names of those who are arrested in Lucerne Valley as well as Lucerne Valley residents who are arrested elsewhere in San Bernardino County, along with the reason for their arrest.
All information comes from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

ELDER ABUSE: On Jan. 17 at 8:01 p.m. in the 30000 block of Carnelian Road, 39-year-old Nicole Elizabeth Ricci of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of elder abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and bail was set at a total of $75,000.

POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO SELL: On Jan. 17 at 8:01 p.m. in the 30000 block of Carnelian Road, 61-year-old Michael Eugene Almquist of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to sell. He was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and bail was set at $50,000.

PROBATION VIOLATION: On Jan. 17 at 10:52 p.m. in the 30000 area of Old Woman Springs Road, 25-year-old Andrew Thomas Best of Lucerne Valley was arrested on a warrant for violating terms of his probation. He also was charged with resisting arrest and vandalism. He was booked into the Glen Helen Regional Center. Bail was set at $25,000 for the resisting arrest charge; however, the probation violation was no bail.

DUI: On Jan. 21 at 10:36 p.m. in the area of Foothill and Mesa, 27-year-old Arin Martha Lynn of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. She was booked into the Victor Valley Station and released the next day.

SHOPLIFTING: On Jan. 16 at 9:15 a.m. in Rancho Cucamonga, 20-year-old Stephanie Eleana Figueroa of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting and forgery. She was booked into the Glen Helen Regional Center and held without bail.

PETTY THEFT: On Jan. 20 at 10:17 a.m., a resident reported her Coach purse was stolen from her unlocked vehicle in the vicinity of El Dorado and El Paseo drives.

GRAND THEFT AUTO: On Jan. 19 at 10:25 a.m., a resident reported her gray Infinity G35 vehicle was stolen out of her driveway in the 20000 area of Foothill Road.

PETTY THEFT: On Jan. 17 at 8:13 a.m., a resident reported cans to be recycled had been taken in the area of Barstow Road and Allen Way.

GRAND THEFT: On Jan. 16 at 9:19 p.m., a resident reported his girlfriend had taken all of his property while he was working out of town.The apparent theft occurred in the 20000 area of Flicker Street.

TRESPASSING: On Jan. 16 at 4:20 p.m., a Randall Street resident reported someone was trespassing on a neighbor’s property.

WATER THEFT: On Jan. 16 at 11:15 p.m., a resident reported that a man and woman were attempting to steal water from her business in the 30000 block of Old Woman Springs Road.

BURGLARY: On Jan. 16 at 1:59 a.m., a resident reported a white male adult in a black hoodie and dark pants attempted to steal his vehicle. The person said he was lost and had a flat tire, but then someone in a white Isuzu Trooper picked him up and took off.

STALKING: On Jan. 15 at 4:36 p.m., a resident reported that she went into her backyard and saw a white male adult about 18 to 19 years old. She shouted at the suspect and he ran toward her and knocked hedr to the ground. The victim’s dog attacked the suspect, and he was bitten multiple times.

BURGLARY: On Jan. 15 at 4:31 p.m., a resident reported his motor home was broken into and took horse corrals. The burglary occurred in the 10000 area of Paz Road.

OBSCENE PHONE CALLS: On Jan. 15 at 4:01 p.m., a resident reported receiving a threatening message from a family member of her boyfriend’s ex-wife.

TRESPASSING: On Jan. 15 at 12:59 p.m., an owner of a junk yard reported in the area of Morningside Street and Grapevine Road reported someone in a black toyota headed on a nearby dirt road.

OBSCENE PHONE CALLS: On Jan. 15 at 10:59 a.m., a Blackhawk Trail resident reported someone called her mother and asked for money.

BATTERY: On Jan. 23 at 2:52 p.m. in the 30000 area of Old Woman Springs Road, 18-year-old Donnacee Breanna Brown of Lucerne Valley was arrested on Sheriff warrant for being under the suspicion of battery. She was booked into the Glen Helen Regional Center and bail was set at $15,000.
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POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA: On Jan. 23 at 10:03 p.m. in the area of Barstow Road and Rabbit Springs Road, 44-year-old Timothy Glenn Runningen was arrested on suspicion of possessing drug paraphernalia and several other charges. He was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and bail was set at $100,000 for the drug paraphernalia charge; however, he was given no bail and his post release supervision was revoked.
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METH POSSESSION: On Jan. 24 at 9:14 a.m. in the area of Rabbit Springs Lane, 28-year-old Rafael Aranda of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine and probation violation. The drug charge carred bail of $75,000, but he was being held without bail due to the parole violation. He was booked into the High Desert Detention Center.
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METH POSSESSION: On Jan. 24 at 9:14 a.m. in the 30000 area of Rabbit Springs Lane, 25-year-old Ashley Christine Brown of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine and several other charges. Bail was set at $25,000; however, she was given no bail due to a parole violation. She was booked into the West Valley Detention Center.
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UNDER THE INFLUENCE: On Jan. 24 at 2:02 p.m. in the 30000 area of Bullrush Road, 33-year-old Richard Lynn Unruh of Lucerne Valley was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was booked into the Victor Valley Station and bail was set at $25,000. He was released later the same day.
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DRUNK IN PUBLIC: On Jan. 24 at 8:06 p.m.in the 30000 area of Blake Road, 52-year-old Roy David Perez of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication and driving under the influence. He was booked into the Apple Valley Jail. Bail was set at a total of $150,000. He was released later the same day.
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METH POSSESSION: On Jan. 25 at 12:37 p.m. in the area of Highway 18 and Algoman, 49-year-old Donald Gene Stewart of Lucerne Valley was arrested on a Sheriff warrant for being under the suspicion of methamphetamine possession. He was booked into the Victor Valley Station and bail was set at $100,000. He was released later the same day.
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METH POSSESSION: On Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. in the area of Old Woman Springs Road and Oracle, 36-year-old Jonathan Robert Lauer of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of methamphetamine possession. He was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and bail was set at $150,000.
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DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE: On Jan. 28 at 1:20 p.m. in the area of Rabbit Springs Road and Meridian, 44-year-old Anna Marie Hewitt of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of driving on a suspended license. She was booked into the Victor Valley Station and released later the same day.
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REVOCATION OF POST RELEASE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION: On Jan. 29 at 8:50 a.m., 47-year-old Joe Anthony Rodriguez of Lucerne Valley was arrested and his post release community supervision was revoked. He was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and held without bail.

The Leader publishes the names of those who are arrested in Lucerne Valley as well as Lucerne Valley residents who are arrested elsewhere in San Bernardino County, along with the reason for their arrest. All information comes from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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DRUNK IN PUBLIC: On Jan. 30 at 5:10 p.m., 56-year-old William Joseph Lachenmeier of Lucerne Valley was arrested in the area of Highway 18 and Tradepost Road for being under the suspicion of being drunk in public. He also had Sheriff’s warrants for being under the suspicion of driving under the influence and driving with a suspended or revoked license. He was booked into the Victor Valley Station, and bail was set at a total of $32,500. He was released the same day.
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FELON WITH FIREARM: On Jan. 30 at 9 a.m., 66-year-old Lawrence Dean Jenkins of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of being a felon with a firearm with a silencer. He was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and bail was set at $100,000.
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POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE: On Feb. 1 at 9:25 a.m. in the area of Highway 18 and Cody Avenue, 47-year-old Anita Diane Smith of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine. She was booked into the Victor Valley Station and bail was set at $25,000. She was released the same day.
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POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: On Feb. 2 in the area of Old Woman Springs Road and Santa Fe Trails, 24-year-old Justin Matthew Cunningham of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance and resisting arrest. He was booked into the Victor Valley Station and bail was set at $30,000.
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ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON: On Feb. 2 at 8:27 p.m. in the 30000 area of Laramie Road, 39-year-old Ray Wraith Amaro of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and stalking. He was booked into the High Desert Detention Center and bail was set at $175,000.
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BURGLARY: On Feb. 3 at 1:14 p.m., 34-year-old Dennis James Sebo of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of burglary. He was booked into the Victor Valley Station and bail was set at $75,000. He was released two days later.

GRAND THEFT AUTO: A church parishioner’s vehicle was stolen from the St. Paul’s Catholic Church parking lot on Jan. 29, according to a report filed at 8:46 p.m. The car is a black 1993 Chevrolet Suburban.
DISTURBANCE: A couple argued over the exchange of their child, according to a report at 5:18 p.m. on Jan. 29. A Sheriff’s deputy advised the couple to obtain a custody agreement in court.
TERRORIST THREATS: On Jan. 27 at 6:08 p.m., a resident in the 30000 area of Laramie Road reported a brother-in-law stated “you better watch your back” and then showed a firearm. Later, after leaving her residence and then returning, the resident found an expletive scratched into their refrigerator.
DRUNK IN PUBLIC: On Jan. 25 at 4 p.m., a transient wearing a beanie and black jacket was asked to leave the premises of a local business in the 32000 area of Old Springs Road after the business owner observed the male with an apparent open container of beer or other alcohol.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: A resident reported at 1:23 p.m. on Jan. 25 that her dogs were attacked by a tan and white pitbull in the 30000 area of Sapphire Road. The issue was refered to county animal control.
PETTY THEFT: A Lucerne Valley Market loss prevention officer observed a woman taking a premium sandwich to the restroom area, according to a report filed at 8:06 p.m. on Jan. 24. The loss prevention officer chased her but she fled in a vehicle.
BURGLARY: A Highway 18 resident reported someone broke into her residence and stole jewelry and wallet from her purse. The report was made at 5:31 p.m. on Jan. 24.
CREDIT CARD FRAUD: A Sage Road resident reported on Jan. 24 that someone had used her credit card. She was advised to contact the credit bureaus.
NON-INJURY COLLISION: A report was taken at 3:07 p.m. on Feb. 4 for a non-injury traffic collision in the Lucerne Valley Post Office parking lot.
VANDALISM: A resident reported someone threw several rocks at his Mesa Road home, breaking windows, which are estimated to cost about $400 to repair. The report was taken at 10:09 a.m. on Feb. 4.
GTA RECOVERY: A 1993 black Chevrolet SUV was recovered in a sandy wash in the area of Waverly Avenue and Holmes Road on Feb. 3. The battery and stereo were missing. The car originally was reported stolen on Jan. 29.
ASSAULT IN PROGRESS: A female resident in the 30000 area of State Highway 18 reported her room mate was “out of control.” During the report, a male came on the phone saying the room mate attacked him, breaking his eyeglasses. The female then left the residence to meet her mother. The report was taken at 1:10 p.m. on Jan. 30.
FOUND NARCOTICS: A bag of methamphetamine was reportedly found in the parking lot of the Lucerne Valley Market & Hardware, according to a report taken at 2:56 p.m. on Jan. 29.

Weekly booking logs
The Leader publishes the names of those who are arrested in Lucerne Valley as well as Lucerne Valley residents who are arrested elsewhere in San Bernardino County, along with the reason for their arrest.
All information comes from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON: On Feb. 6 at 8:24 p.m. in the 30000 area of Highway 18, 45-year-old Christophe Allen Zicari of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and child endangerment. No occupation is listed or Zicari. He was booked into the West Valley Detention Center, and bail was set at $50,000.
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POSSESSION: On Feb. 10 at 3:46 p.m. in the 30000 area of Rabbit Springs Road, 49-year-old Richard Joseph Mason of Lucerne Valley was arrested on a Sheriff warrant for being under the suspicion of possessing a controlled substance. His occupation was listed as In Home Care. He was booked into the Victor Valley Station and his court-ordered bail was set at $125,000. He was released the next day.
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ROBBERY: On Feb. 10 at 8:15 p.m. in the 30000 area of Sherwood, 23-year-old Nicholas Charles Turner of Lucerne Valley was arrested on Sheriff warrant for being under the suspicion of committing robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. He is listed as being unemployed. He was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and bail was set at $250,000.

The Leader publishes the names of those who are arrested in Lucerne Valley as well as Lucerne Valley residents who are arrested elsewhere in San Bernardino County, along with the reason for their arrest.

All information comes from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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PETTY THEFT: On Feb. 13 at 9:15 a.m., 22-year-old Savannah Lee Palazzola of Lucerne Valley was arrested on a warrant for being under the suspicion of petty theft. She was arrested by the Court Services of Victorville, booked, bail was set at $25,000 with commitment pending, and she was released later the same day. Palazzola’s occupation is listed as in home health care.
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RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY: On Feb. 13 at 7:10 p.m. in Apple Valley, Timothy Justin Christiansen of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen property. He was booked, bail was set at $50,000 and he was given a pretrial release the next day. No occupation was listed for Christiansen.
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ANIMAL CRUELTY: On Feb. 13 at 8 p.m., 29-year-old Lacy Lynn Lutter of Lucerne Valley was arrested on a warrant for being under the suspicion of animal cruelty. She was booked into the Victor Valley Station, bail was set at $50,000 and she was given a pretrial release on Feb. 15. No occupation was listed.
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ANIMAL CRUELTY: On Feb. 13 at 8 p.m., 59-year-old Sherree Lynn Lutter was arrested in the 30000 block of Neighborly in Lucerne Valley on warrant for being under the suspicion of animal cruelty. She was booked into the Adelanto jail, bail was set at $50,000, and she was given a pre-trial release the next day. Her occupation is listed as pet care.
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ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON: On Feb. 13 at 10:10 a.m., 33-year-old Dolly May Yearwood of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence. She was booked into the Victor Valley Station, bail was set at $50,000, and she was released on Feb. 18. No occupation was listed.
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BURGLARY: On Feb. 14 at 5:30 p.m., 28-year-old Rafael Aranda of Lucerne Valley was arrested in Hesperia on 10 charges. Among the charges were burglary, drug possession and violating terms of parole. Bail was set at a total of $25,000; however, three of the charges carried no bail warrants. He was booked into the High Desert Detention Center. No occupation was listed.
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RESISTING ARREST: On Feb. 18 at 4:21 p.m., 41-year-old Kyra Ann Vaughn of Apple Valley was arrested in Lucerne Valley on suspicion of resisting arrest. She was booked and released the next day. No occupation was listed.
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METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION: On Feb. 18 at 7:55 p.m., 30-year-old Daniel Sosa Raygoza was arrested on a warrant for methamphetamine possession. He was booked into the Victor Valley Station, bail was set at $75,000 and he was released the next day. His occupation was listed as carpenter.
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PETTY THEFT: On Feb. 19 at 2:10 a.m., 29-year-old Andrew William Anderson of Lucerne Valley was arrested on a $25,000 warrant for being under the suspicion of petty theft. He was booked and released later the same day. No occupation was listed for Anderson.
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PUBLIC INTOXICATION: On Feb. 19 at 2:10 a.m., 23-year-old Matthew James Fry of Lucerne Valley was arrested on a $1,800 misdemeanor warrant for public intoxication. He was booked and released later the same day. No occupation was listed for Fry.

VANDALISM: On Feb. 17 at 5:56 p.m., a Midway Avenue resident reported her car tires had been slashed by a neighbor.
LOITERING: A transient was advised he needed to leave the area and not loiter in the 30000 area of Old Woman Springs Road. The man complied. The report was taken on Feb. 17 at 12:15 p.m.
PETTY THEFT: A Foothill Road resident reported at 2:22 p.m. on Feb. 16 that her vehicle had broken into the previous night.
ILLEGAL SHOOTER: A resident heard gunshots in the area of Camp Rock and Granite roads, accordig to a report filed at 12:17 p.m.
DISTURBANCE: A caller complained a loud party, including fighting, in the neighborhood of Baker Road and Highway 18. The report was made at 12:43 a.m. on Feb. 16.
THEFT: An unknown male came into the Lucerne Valley Market and traded five $20 bills for one $100 bill. He then told the clerk he only gave him $10. The clerk gave him $100 after the male returned the $100. The report was made on Feb. 15.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: At 6:18 p.m. on Feb. 15, a Sapphire Road resident reported that a dog had fallen into a neighbor’s pool and was clawing at the liner. The dog’s owner later said he was able to get the animal out of the pool. Initially he wasn’t alarmed because he knows a neighbor has a pig and thought the sound may have that animal rather than the dog.
BURGLARY REPORT: A Neighborly Place resident reported that someone had broken into her home. Several items were taken from her desk and hope chest. The report was taken at 3:35 p.m. on Feb. 15.
SHOTS HEARD: A resident reported the sound of an apparent high powered rifle coming from the Cougar Buttes area. The report was made at 1:37 p.m. on Feb. 15.

The Leader publishes the names of those who are arrested in Lucerne Valley as well as Lucerne Valley residents who are arrested elsewhere in San Bernardino County, along with the reason for their arrest.

All information comes from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON: On Feb. 28 at 10:32 p.m. in the 8000 block of Buena Vista Road, 29-year-old Dale Allen Roos of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and a warrant for domestic violence. He was booked into the High Desert Detention Center and bail was set at $50,000. However, he was held without bail on the domestic violence charge.
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UNDER THE INFLUENCE: On March 2 at 1:12 a.m. in the area of Rabbit Springs Road and Big Chief, 25-year-old Kevin Edward Abric of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor warrant for possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Victor Valley Station, bail was set at $7,500 and he was released later the same day.
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UNDER THE INFLUENCE: On March 2 at 11:55 p.m. in the area of Sutter and Buena Vista, 47-year-old Michael James Hoggett of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was cited and released early the next morning.
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PAROLE VIOLATION: On March 2 at 6 p.m. in the area of Medanos and Old Woman Springs Road, 26-year-old Melissa Ann Reynolds of Lucerne Valley was arrested on a no bail warrant for violating terms of her parole. She was booked into the High Desert Detention Center.
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BATTERY: On March 5 at 9 a.m., 33-year-old James Russell Gonzalez of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of battery, child endangerment and vandalism. He was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and bail was set at $25,000.
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PROBATION VIOLATION: On March 5 at 11:30 a.m., 28-year-old Rafael Aranda of Lucerne Valley was arrested on felony warrants for being under the suspicion of vandalism, drug possession and probation violation. He was booked into the High Desert Detention.

PROWLING: A Locust Avenue resident reported his neighbor had been harassing him for about a year. The frightened man was inside his home, according to the incident report taken at 7:44 p.m. on March 4.
BURGLARY: A Midway Avenue resident reported that some jewelry was taken by people he had invited to his home. The value was placed at about $3,500. The report was made at March 4 at 12:39 p.m.
TRAFFIC HAZARD: On March 3 at 5:25 a.m., a resident reported a vehicle was broken down in the middle of Buenos Aires Road. The owner said she is getting help to move it.
TRAFFIC HAZARD: On March 2 at 11:10 a.m., a report was taken that a large flock of sheep with no herder was crossing Highway 18 about three to four miles west of town.
DISTURBANCE: A resident reported at 10:48 p.m. on March 1 that there was a party with loud music and bright lights between Lincoln Road and Visalia Avenue.
ASSAULT: A resident reported that she and her ex-boyfriend disagreed over her cell phone because he pays for the service. The woman said her ex-boyfriend pushed her to the ground when he tried to get the phone.The incident occurred in the 10000 block of Estrada Avenue and was reported at 9:31 a.m. on Feb. 28.
DISTURBANCE: A Trade Post Road resident his wife dressed in a black Led Zeppelin hoodie was upset that he was leaving with his belongings. The incident was reported at 6:50 p.m. on Feb. 27.
SHOTS HEARD: A resident reported hearing gunshots in the area of Rabbit Springs Road and Buena Vista Road about every 10 minutes. The incident report was taken at 11:58 p.m. on Feb. 25.

The Leader publishes the names of those who are arrested in Lucerne Valley as well as Lucerne Valley residents who are arrested elsewhere in San Bernardino County, along with the reason for their arrest.

All information comes from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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PARAPHERNALIA: On March 23 at 10:38 a.m., 49-year-old Thomas Clarence Turner of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of possessing drug paraphernalia and being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was booked into the Victor Valley Station and released later the same day.
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DUI: On March 24 at 9:56 p.m., 33-year-old Marcos Atilano Galindo of Lucerne Valley was arrested in Hesperia on a warrant for being under the suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. He was booked into the High Desert Detention Center and bail was set at $7,500.

SHOPLIFTING: A 49-year-old woman was arrested on shoplifting charges for allegedly stealing a $2 cigarette lighter at the Lucerne Valley Market & Hardware Store. The incident was reported at 2:06 p.m. on April 1.

DRUG ARREST: A couple was arrested on narcotics charges at the intersection of Baker Road and Highway 18 at 11:18 a.m. on April 1. An arresting officer observed the 30-year-woman reach into her pocket and put an item in her crotch area. While in jail two baggies were found on her, both containing suspected methamphetamine, according to the incident report.

PETTY THEFT: On March 31 at 11:24 a.m., a woman reported scrap metal was being stolen from a vacant home on Estrada Avenue.

EVADING: At 9:01 a.m. on March 31, an officer was attempting to stop a 43-year-old man for expired motorcycle plates. The man attempted to speed away and the officer pursued with lights and sirens. The driver pulled into a driveway near Baker Road and Pawnee Street while his vehicle started smoking. The driver was cite released after being cited and his bike was towed under VC2265101.

FALSE IDENTIFY: A deputy observed a Ford van pulling a trailer with no plates or lights while traveling westbound on Rabbit Springs Road near Barstow Road on the evening of March 30, according to an incident report. The driver pulled over and said he didn’t have his driver license with him. He said his first name was John, however, he was unable to correctly spell John. After he was detained, the deputy discovered an ID card in the man’s wallet. He was arrested for giving a false name to an officer and outstanding warrants.

BRANDISHING WEAPON: A Neighborly Place resident reported at 6:48 p.m. on March 30 that a former roommate pulled a gun on them two weeks earlier. The person was on a scooter with another gun that he pulled out to show the caller.

POSSESSION: A deputy arrested a 32-year-old male after the shirtless man was observed walking in the middle of the street in the area of Baker and Yucca roads. The deputy recognized the man who gave him a fake name.While the man was being searched, the man allegedly dumped a black pouch that contained methamphetamine and a pipe. The man was arrested for suspected meth possession and other warrants, according to the March 30 incident report.

GRAND THEFT: On March 30 at 12:44 p.m., a resident reported someone stole all six high performance blue shocks from her 1988 Chevy Suburban, which was for sale on her property. Each of the Procom shocks was valued at $290 each for a total value of about $2,000.

GUN THEFT: At 12:33 p.m. on March 30, a Lucerne Valley resident reported his 9mm Glock pistol was missing from his trailer. His ex-wife resided in the home but had since gone back to her ex-boyfriend, according to the report.

SHOTS HEARD: A resident reported hearing shots from a semi-automatic weapon in the vicinity of Exeter Street. The report was made at 7:30 p.m. on March 29.

The Leader publishes the names of those who are arrested in Lucerne Valley as well as Lucerne Valley residents who are arrested elsewhere in San Bernardino County, along with the reason for their arrest.

All information comes from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION: On April 10 at 11:45 p.m. in the area of Sutter Road and Mesa, 55-year-old Timothy Mark Romero of Lucerne Valley was arrested on a sheriff warrant for being under the suspicion of violating drug paraphernalia and resisting arrest. He also was arrested on being under the suspicion of methamphetamine possession. He was booked into the Victor Valley Station and bail was set at a total of $100,000. He was released on April 12.
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DRUG POSSESSION: On April 10 at 2:21 p.m. in the 14000 area of Bear Valley Road in Victorville, 33-year-old Ricky Ruben Morales of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, petty theft with a prior and an enhancement of PC667.5(B). He was booked into the High Desert Detention Center and bail was set at $50,000.
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FALSE PERSONATION: On April 11 at 8:36 p.m., 24-year-old Melissa Ann Reynolds of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of false personation and parole violation. She was bo0oked into the Glen Helen Regional Center and bail was set at $15,000. However, she was not granted bail for the parole violation charge.
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FILING FALSE POLICE REPORT: On April 14 at 11:42 a.m. in the 10000 area of Camp Rock Road, 50-year-old James Duaine Figuieredo of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of filing a false police report. He was arrested, booked into the Victor Valley Station and released several hours later.
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METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION: On April 14 at 3:47 p.m. in the area of Highway 18 and Ottawa, 58-year-old Raymond Baca of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of methamphetamine possession. He was booked into the High Desert Detention Center, and bail was set at $75,000 over two charges.

Wednesday, April 23
Theft — 32600 block of State Highway 18
Annoying Phone Calls — 32800 bock of Zircon Road
Traffic Citation — Planetary Avenue/Buena Vista Road
Missing Person — 37700 block of Foothill Road
Petty Theft — 32900 block of State Highway 18

Tuesday, April 22
Traffic — Highway 18 and Barstow Road
Fire Department — 32800 block of Verdugo Road
Battery — 3500 block of El Dorado Street
Public Disturbance — 35100 block of Foothill Road

Monday, April 21
Traffic — Old Woman Springs Road and Midway Avenue
Traffic — Highway 18/Kendall Road
Battery — 10700 block of Barstow Road
Petty Theft — Barstow Road/Old Woman Springs Road
Man Down — 11000 block of Locust Avenue
Traffic — Highway 18/Orchard Drive
Burglary — 8700 block of Meridian Road

Sunday, April 20
Shots Heard — Baker Road/Highway 18
Shots Heard — 31600 block of Highway 18
Man with a gun — Camp Rock Road/Rodeo Road
Traffic — Barstow Road/Holmes Road
Traffic — Old Woman Springs Road/Barstow Road

Saturday, April 19
Disturbing the Peace — 32600 block of Highway 18
Fire Department — 33100 block of Sunset Road
Traffic — Highway 18/Willow Wells Avenue
Shoplifting — Highway 18
Public Disturbance — 10100 block of Trade Post Road
Meth Possession — El Dorado Drive/Verdugo Avenue
Traffic — Stoddard Wells Road/Lucerne Valley Cutoff, Barstow
Disturbing the Peace — 10000 block of El Sereno Ave.
Traffic — Highway 18/Highland Road
Traffic Citation — Stoddard Wells Road/Lucerne Valley Cutoff, Barstow
Traffic — Old Woman Springs Road/Barstow Road
Friday, April 18
Traffic — Highway 18/High Road
Illegal Shooting — Old Woman Springs Road/Bessemer Mine Road
Fire Department — 33100 block of Sunset Road
Trespass — 32000 block of Highway 18

The Leader publishes the names of those who are arrested in Lucerne Valley as well as Lucerne Valley residents who are arrested elsewhere in San Bernardino County, along with the reason for their arrest.
All information comes from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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PETTY THEFT:On April 17 at 5:25 p.m. in the area of Oracle Road and Old Woman Springs Road, 22-year-old Donovan Bacon of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of petty theft. He was booked into the Victor Valley Station and released the next day.
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PETTY THEFT: On April 17 at 6:21 p.m. in the 31000 area of Highway 18, 33-year-old Richard Lynn Unruh of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of petty theft and a warrant for being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was booked into the Hesperia City Jail and bail was set for $50,000 for the warrant. He was released the next day.
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METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION: On April 19 at 3:48 p.m. in the area of El Dorado and Verdugo, 50-year-old Scott Mitchell of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine. Bail was set at $25,000 and he was booked into the Victor Valley Station. He was released on April 21.

The Leader publishes the names of those who are arrested in Lucerne Valley as well as Lucerne Valley residents who are arrested elsewhere in San Bernardino County, along with the reason for their arrest.

All information comes from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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PROBATION VIOLATION: On April 25 at 10:22 a.m., 47-year-old Theresa Faulkner of Lucerne Valley was arrested on a no bail warrant for being under suspicion of a probation violation. She also was charged with petty theft with a prior. She was booked into the West Valley Detention Center.
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PETTY THEFT: On April 26 at 10:07 a.m., 48-year-old Letha Louise Rivera of Lucerne Valley was arrested on warrants for being under the suspicion of petty theft and driving under the influence. She was booked into the Victor Valley Station and bail was set at a total of $75,000. Rivera was released later the same day.
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DUI: On April 26 at 8:06 p.m., 49-year-old Bruce Randall Fraser of Lucerne Valley was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. He was cited, booked and released the next day.
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DUI: On April 27 at 6:21 p.m., 52-year-old Craig Albert Sherwood was arrested on driving under the influence and warrants for battery and reckless driving. He was booked into the High Desert Detention Center and bail was set at a total of $40,000 for the warrant charges.
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UNDER THE INFLUENCE: On April 27 at 11:27 p.m., 44-year-old Ignacio Romero of Lucerne Valley was arrested in Apple Valley on suspicion of being under the influence. He was booked and released the next day.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: On April 28 at 2:26 p.m., 27-year-old Rick Daniel Dickerson of Lucerne Valley was arrested on a warrant for being under the suspicion of domestic violence. He was booked into the High Desert Detention Center, and bail was set at $100,000.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a deadly shooting and attempting locate the victim’s family.

According to a Sheriff’s Department news release on Thursday, deputies responded to a report of a shooting at 12:20 p.m. Monday in the 9600 Block of Santa Fe Fire Road in Lucerne Valley.

A man was found dead at the location. The body has been identified but officials will not release the identity until his family is notified.

The Sheriff’s Homicide Detail is investigating the case. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Joseph Janowicz or Sgt. Chris Fisher at 909-387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 800-782-7463 or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

June 2
BATTERY: At 6:05 p.m., a caller reported a battery in the 10000 area of Baker Road.
ASSAULT WITH DEADLY WEAPON: At 5:56 p.m., a caller reported an alleged assault with a deadly weapon in the 10000 area of Baker Road.
LITTERING: At 2:21 p.m., a report was taken for a littering situation in the 7200 area of Crystal Creek Road.
BURGLARY: At 12:34 p.m., a report was taken for a burglary call in the 11500 block of Lincoln Road.
THEFT: A theft report was taken at 11:03 a.m. in the 36100 block of Rabbit Springs Road.
BATTERY: A battery report was taken at 9:26 a.m. for 10700 Barstow Road. The suspect was gone on arrival.
VANDALISM: A vandalism report was taken at 5:15 a.m. The incident occurred in the 33200 area of Rabbit Springs Road.

June 1
SHOTS HEARD: A resident reported hearing gunshots in the area of Visalia Avenue and Old Woman Springs Road at 9:39 p.m.
DRUGS: An incident report was taken for drug-related arrest at 4:19 p.m. in the area of Highway 18 and Cody Avenue.
DRUGS: An incident report was taken for a drug-related arrest at 1:48 p.m. in the area of Old Woman Springs Road and Oracle Road.

May 31
WEAPON: A weapons-related report was taken at 2:54 p.m. for a call in the 32700 area of Emerald Road.
DRUG ARREST: An incident report was created at 12:16 p.m. for a drug-related arrest in the area of Highway 18 and Kendall Road.
VEHICLE THEFT: At 6:36 a.m., an incident report was taken for an apparent vehicle theft in the 7200 area of Camp Road Road.

May 30
DOMESTIC BATTERY: An arrest was made at 9:50 p.m. in the 32400 area of Emerald Road. The arrestee was under suspicion of domestic battery.
5150: A 5150 call was made at 11:37 p.m. in the 32300 of Sutter Road.
5150: A report was made at 9:42 a.m. for a 5150 call in the 35100 area of Foothill Road.
TRESPASSING: Trespassing was reported at 2:43 a.m. in the 32100 area of Amber Road.

May 29
BIKE CHECK: A bike check was made at 9:33 p.m. in the area of Highway 18 and Ox Bow Road.

May 28
TRESPASSING: Trespassing was reported at 8:42 p.m. in the 35100 area of Foothill Road. The apparent trespasser was gone on arrival.
SHOTS HEARD: Shots were reported at 11:53 a.m. in the 11100 area of Post Office Road.
FIRE SERVICE: The fire department responded to a situation in the 32800 Verdugo Road at 7:18 a.m.

May 27
INDECENT EXPOSURE: A report was created at 7:53 p.m. for a suspected indecent exposure in the 10300 area of Buena Vista Road.
PETTY THEFT: A petty theft arrest report was taken at 2:27 p.m. in the 32900 area of Highway 18.
TRESPASSING: A trespassing report was taken at 10:53 a.m. in the 35100 area of Neighborly Place.