Desert Patrol is a 1938 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Fred Myton.

The film stars Bob Steele, Marion Weldon, Rex Lease, Ted Adams, Forrest Taylor and Budd Buster.

[1][2][3] After the death of a Ranger, Dave Austin is tasked by the Captain to conduct an investigation.

To gather information, he assumes the identity of an outlaw and encounters Apache Joe, who he discovers is the perpetrator.

Additionally, he becomes acquainted with Dan Drury, who facilitates money transfers between Apache Joe and his superior.