Deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station are asking for the public's help in locating Charles Stapleton 
DATE/TIME: November 17, 2020 / 9:14 p.m.
INCIDENT: Domestic Dispute / Kidnapping / Criminal Threats
LOCATION: 900 Block S. Hemlock Lane, Big Bear City
SUSPECT: Charles Stapleton, age 48, a resident of Sugarloaf
DESCRIPTION: 5'9" tall, 185 lbs., with brown hair, hazel eyes, and multiple recognizable tattoos
VEHICLE: Grey Mini Cooper S - California license plate 6YLT022.
VICTIM: Female Adult
SUMMARY:
On November 17, 2020, at 9:14 p.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a call of a domestic dispute at a residence in the 900 block of S. Hemlock Lane in Big Bear City. During the course of the investigation, the victim reported to deputies that her ex-boyfriend, Charles Stapleton, had broken into her house two days prior, on November 15. At that time, he pushed and held her down, covering her mouth to prevent her from yelling. Stapleton made threatening statements to the victim that he would kill her. The victim attempted to leave, but Stapleton grabbed and assaulted her. Stapleton fled the residence, fearing that neighbors may have heard the victim screaming.
Stapleton returned to the victim's home on November 17 and attempted to block her from exiting her vehicle in her driveway. The victim was able to lock her car doors and call a family member who contacted law enforcement authorities. Stapleton left the area before the deputy's arrival.
A felony $250,000 warrant has been issued by the San Bernardino County Superior Court for the arrest of Charles Stapleton. Upon apprehension, Stapleton will be charged with kidnapping, criminal threats, and felony domestic violence.
Deputies are requesting the public's assistance in locating the suspect. Charles Stapleton is 48 years old, 5'9" tall, 185 lbs., with brown hair, hazel eyes, and multiple recognizable tattoos. Stapleton is believed to be in the Big Bear area and driving a grey Mini Cooper S with California license plate 6YLT022.
Suspect Charles Stapleton is known to have violent tendencies. Anyone with information on Stapleton's whereabouts is advised not to attempt to engage Stapleton but to report his location by contacting the Big Bear Sheriff's Station (909) 866-0100. Information can be reported anonymously through WE TIP at (800) 78-CRIME or online at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Tiffany Swantek, Media Relations
Station: Big Bear Sheriff's Station
Phone No. (909) 866-0100
Case No. 062000964
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Big Bear Sheriffs Department
477 Summit Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
