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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Sunday January 3rd, 2021 :: 07:50 a.m. PST

Advisory

Deputies arrested Robert Cleland of Needles for felon in possession of a firearm, possession of narcotics, ammunition

DATE/TIME: December 31, 2020, at approximately 4:48 P.M.

INCIDENT: Pc 29800(a)(1); Felon in possession of a firearm, HS 11377(a); Possession of narcotics, PC 30305(a); Possession of ammunition, HS 11364(a); Possession of paraphernalia.

LOCATION: 500 block of Bazoobuth Street, Needles CA

SUSPECT(S): Robert Cleland, 37 year old male resident of Needles


SUMMARY:
On Thursday, December 31, 2020, deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department served a search warrant on a residence regarding a stolen vehicle recovered from the location.

During the course of the investigation, Cleland was found to be in possession of two firearms, 69 rounds of ammunition, suspected methamphetamine, suspected heroin, a scale, and several syringes, and approximately 73 keys from various vehicles.
Cleland was detained and arrested for the above listed offenses. Cleland was taken into custody without incident and booked at the Needles Jail. Cleland was transferred to the High Desert Detention Center and remains in custody.


Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Bradley Whitmer of the Colorado River Station / Needles Police 760-326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We- Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Deputy Bradley Whitmer

Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department

Phone No. (760)-326-9200

Case No. 212001099

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363

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