I am very happy to see that Wonder Valley community members seem to be reporting more crimes to the Sheriff's Department. I went on a Ride-Along yesterday and learned that Landers is currently receiving a lot of attention from the Sheriff's Department because they have been reporting a lot of burglaries. I don't know that it's because they're having more burglaries but reporting more burglaries is making a difference for them.One interesting thing I learned yesterday is this: you can call 911 and ask for a deputy to call you back. When they do you can report your incident and the deputy will document it and provide you with an incident number. Be sure to ask for one if one is not offered. These calls will not be counted in the monthly crime stats but they are noted in Sheriff's Department briefings. Reporting INCIDENTS may be something that those of you who do NOT want a Sheriff's car seen at your house, for whatever reason, CAN do.
I'd also encourage as many people as possible to sign up for Ride-Alongs. That way you will be fully informed regarding the services of the Sheriff's Department and MORE Wonder Valley residents will have personal relationships with Deputies, which can only help our community.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
WEDNESDAY, November 4
Illegal Entry and Vandalism, 64700 block of Sullivan Road, 3:35 p.m.
Someone broke into a vacation home between April and today. Nothing was stolen but damages will cost about $100 to repair.
SATURDAY, November 7
Death Investigation, 3300 block of Sunlight Road, 10:07 a.m.
Subject was discovered by his roommate. Morongo Basin paramedics pronounced the subject dead at the scene. A deputy did not discover any obvious signs of foul play.
Burglary, 6300 block of Godwin Road, 3:40 p.m.
The reporting party said an unknown subject removed a battery from a loader and attempted to steal diesel fuel from another heavy equipment vehicle. The subject may have been spooked by the presence of another employee and fled with the battery.
Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Call, 82800 block of Indian Trail, 3:45 p.m.
The reporting party went to the residence to check on the property and saw broken glass near a trailer. The deputy thought the damage may have been caused by an animal.
SUNDAY, November 8
Warrant Arrest, 3300 block of Wilson Road, 7:33 p.m.
A subject contracted at the residence was found to be the subject of a $50,000 warrant out of Los Angeles County.
