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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Tuesday March 15th, 2022 :: 12:07 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Deputies Arrest Reckless Driver in Needles for Possession of a Deadly Weapon



DATE/TIME: March 14, 2022, at approximately 8:18 p.m.

INCIDENT: PC 245(A)(1) - Assault with Deadly Weapon and PC22210 - Mfg/Etc Leaded Cane/Etc.

LOCATION: Goffs Road and Interstate 40 - Essex Junction, CA

SUSPECT(S): Garrett Decaluwe, 37-years-old, Resident of Pomona, CA

VICTIM(S): Confidential


SUMMARY: On Monday, March 14, 2022, at approximately 8:18 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department contacted Garrett Decaluwe near Goffs Road and Interstate 40 during a call for service of a motorist driving erratically and trying strike other vehicles with his vehicle. 

When deputies arrived on scene, it was determined the suspect, Decaluwe, was in violation of PC 245(A)(1) - Assault with a Deadly Weapon and was also found to be in possession of a collapsible baton, similar to those used by Law Enforcement, which is a violation of PC 22210 - Mfg/Etc Leaded Cane/Etc. 

Decaluwe was arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  Decaluwe remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a bail amount of $50,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Sergeant W. Busto at the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department at (760) 326-9200. Those wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information online at www.wetip.com.

For press releases, news, and information, follow the Colorado River Station on Twitter at: @CORiverStation or Facebook and Instagram at SBCSDColoradoRiverStation. 

Refer: Sergeant W. Busto

Station: Colorado River Station

Phone No. (760) 326-9200

Case No. 102200102

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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

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