area of Mariposa County. The caller reported several men entered their home brandishing a shotgun and a handgun and tied up the occupants of the home, including three juveniles. Reportedly, the suspect removed upwards of 25 pounds of processed marijuana, cash and guns from the home.The homeowners were able to identify one suspect as Buddy Dustin, 25, of Los Banos, informing Mariposa County Sheriff Detectives that Mr. Dustin lived at the home with them in the past. Detectives then initiated a Be On the Lookout (BOL) for Buddy Dustin, to the surrounding counties and law enforcement agencies.
The Los Banos Police Department was able to locate Mr. Dustin at a home in Los Banos and detained him until Mariposa County Sheriff personnel arrived.
Buddy Dustin was arrested and booked into the Mariposa County Adult Detention Facility. His bail is currently set at $100,000 and he is being held on the following charges:
211PC Felony - Robbery in the First Degree
207(A) PC Felony – Kidnapping
212.5 PC Felony – Robbery
459 PC Felony – Burglary: First Degree
Due to the relationship between the suspect and the victims this does not appear to be a random act. This incident remains under investigation, additional search warrants will be issued in an effort to pursue additional suspects. No other details will be released at this time.
Source: Mariposa County Sheriff Department
