Crime & Safety
Assault Suspect Arrested After Indian Canyon Drive Domestic Dispute
Palm Springs Police arrested one person after reports of a person "brandishing a handgun" and making threats.
INDIO, CA — A 26-year-old man suspected of assaulting two people during a domestic-related dispute in Palm Springs was behind bars Monday.
Andres Cervantes of Indio was booked into Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion of assault with a firearm, criminal threats and felon in possession of a firearm, among other charges, according to the Palm Springs Police Department.
Officers responded to a report of a person brandishing a handgun shortly before 5:30 p.m. Friday in the 2900 block of North Indian Canyon Drive. Police said Cervantes allegedly assaulted two people and pointed a firearm at them while making threats.
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It was unclear what led up to the confrontation.
Police searched the area but were unable to locate Cervantes, who had fled on foot.
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Around 11 a.m. Saturday, police received a tip about someone matching Cervantes' description in the area of East Racquet Club and North Indian Canyon Drive.
A drone was used to locate him and officers arrested him without incident, police said. A firearm was not recovered.
Anyone with additional information was asked to call the department at 760-327-1441, or report tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 760-341- 7867.
