Oceanside Man accused of sexually abusing three minors in Joshua Tree

JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) - An Oceanside man was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting three minors while in Joshua Tree, authorities said.

Ryan Granger, 43, was arrested on Wednesday in Oceanside. According to court records, he was charged with three counts of adult giving a controlled substance/narcotic to a minor, two counts of lewd or lascivious acts with child, and indecent exposure.

Granger remains in custody on $500,000 bail at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga. He is scheduled to be arraigned in court later today.

The case dates back to September 14. Deputies from the Morongo Basin Station responded to a report of lewd acts committed against a minor in the 61000 block of Twentynine Palms Highway.

"During the preliminary investigation, deputies determined on Saturday, September 13, 2025, three 15-year-old female juveniles were solicited by the suspect," reads a police news release. "The suspect furnished illegal controlled substances and alcohol to the juveniles. While the victims were impaired and unable to care for themselves, the suspect committed lewd acts against them."

Detective D. Rodriguez used advanced investigative techniques and public records to identify Granger as the suspect. Investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Granger, who was taken into custody on December 10.

Granger is currently being held at West Valley Detention Center in-lieu of a $500,000 bail.

Detectives believe there could be more victims, anyone with information related to this incident, or who may have had contact with the suspect under similar circumstances, is urged to contact the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station at (760) 366-4175.

Anonymous tips may be provided through the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or at www.wetip.com.

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