Grant Money for OHV Enforcement

Grant will fuel ORV patrol
By Mark Wheeler / Hi-Desert Star

YUCCA VALLEY - Sgt. Dale Mondary from the county sheriff's office introduced about 25 people last Tuesday night to his station's plan for spending a recently received $34,000 grant on off-road vehicle control in Yucca Valley this year.

Noting the money was only enough to pay for part-time enforcement, the officer said some of the money would also be spent for educational brochures, property signs and public school contacts in an effort to extend the grant's impact on illegal riding practices.

The grant received by the station comes from state ORV license fees, and is only enough to pay for weekend patrols by volunteer officers working overtime.

Given the limitations, Mondary stressed how important it is for the public and his station to work cooperatively. To that end, he gave advice on how to file a timely and informative report, and asked those present for suggestions where the OHV team might concentrate its efforts for most effective results.

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