DATE/TIME: March 31, 2022, at approximately 12:46 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 273.5(a) Felony Spousal Abuse
PC 422(A) Criminal Threats
PC 262(A)(1) Spousal Rape
LOCATION: 200 block of Cibola Street, Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): Mark Weldon, 46-years-old, Resident of Needles, CA
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Thursday, March 31, 2022, at approximately 12:46 a.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department contacted Mark Weldon during a domestic disturbance call in the 200 block of Cibola Street. Through investigation, it was determined Weldon was in violation of PC 273.5(A), Felony Spousal Abuse, PC 422(A), Criminal Threats, and PC 262(A)(1), Spousal Rape.
Weldon was arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. Weldon remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a bail amount of $150,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy B. Whitmer at the Colorado River / Needles Police Department at (760) 326-9200. Those wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-76-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information online at www.wetip.com
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Refer: Deputy B. Whitmer
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212200318
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
