Twentynine Palms man accused of assaulting two people, fleeing from deputies
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) - A 24-year-old man from Twentynine Palms was arrested after allegedly assaulting two people and causing a police pursuit.
The incident was first reported at around 4:35 p.m. on the 6400 block of Del Monte Avenue.
Authorities said the suspect, identified as Patrick Torres, assaulted a 43-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman. Torres allegedly used a bat to injure one of the victims. He fled the scene before deputies arrived.
Torres was eventually found driving near the incident location. As deputies were conducting a traffic stop, Torres allegedly fled from law enforcement, driving away at a high rate of speed. Torres led law enforcement on a pursuit through the Town of Yucca Valley and Morongo Valley.
He was subsequently stopped and taken into custody without incident at the termination of the pursuit.
According to court records, Torres was charged Wednesday with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism and evading police.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station (760) 366-4175. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1 800-78-CRIME (27463), or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
