Deputies arrest Gregory Pelle for assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary 
DATE/TIME: September 17, 2020/ 1:29 p.m.
INCIDENT: Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Residential Burglary
LOCATION: 6000 block of Ocotillo Avenue, Twentynine Palms
SUSPECT(S): Gregory Pelle, 36-year-old resident of Moreno Valley
VICTIM(S): Victim 1, 38-year-old female resident of Twentynine Palms
Victim 2, 20-year-old male resident of Twentynine Palms
SUMMARY: On Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 1:29 p.m., deputies from the Morongo Basin Station responded to the 6000 block of Ocotillo Avenue in Twentynine Palms following a report of a stabbing at the location. The suspect fled in a vehicle while deputies were responding.
During the investigation, deputies discovered the suspect, Gregory Pelle, was at the location when a domestic violence related incident occurred. Pelle was known to Victim-2. Pelle started damaging property on the exterior of the residence. Victim-1 opened the front door and Pelle entered the residence armed with a knife. Pelle stabbed Victim-2 while he was defending Victim-1 from being attacked with the knife. Pelle fled the location in his vehicle and was believed to be driving back to his residence in Moreno Valley.
Deputies located Pelle while he was driving westbound on Highway 62 near the intersection with Lear Avenue. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and Pelle was taken into custody without further incident. Pelle was arrested and booked into the Morongo Jail for assault with a deadly weapon and residential burglary. Victim-2 was transported to the Hi-Desert Medical Center, treated for non-life threatening injuries, and later released.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective T. Gates of 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 you may leave information oon the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy Joshua Merrel
Station: Morongo Basin Station
Phone No. (760) 366-4175
Case No. 202001468
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Morongo Basin Sheriff's Department
63665 Twentynine Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
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