DATE/TIME: March 15, 2022, at approximately 7:45 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 273.5(a) Felony Spousal Abuse
LOCATION: 10 Block of Main St., Havasu Lake, CA
SUSPECT(S): Thomas Peterson, 49-years-old, Resident of Lake Havasu, AZ
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at approximately 7:45 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance near the 10 block of Main Street in Havasu Lake, CA. When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered the victim had been assaulted by her boyfriend, Thomas Peterson, and casino security had him detained.
Through investigation, Peterson was found to be in violation of PC 273.5(a) - Felony Spousal Abuse. Peterson was arrested and booked at the Colorado River Station jail with a bail amount of $50,000.00 Peterson remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, 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.
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Refer: Sergeant W. Busto
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 102200105
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
