DATE/TIME: May 22, 2022, approximately 8:30 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 25850 - Carrying a loaded firearm in public
LOCATION: 1900 Block of Needles Highway
SUSPECT(S): Craig Melius, 58 Years Old, Resident of Fort Mohave, AZ.
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Sunday, May 22, 2022, at approximately 8:30 a.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 1900 block of Needles Highway and contacted the driver, identified as Craig Melius.
During the course of the investigation, it was discovered Melius was in possession of a firearm. Deputies recovered a loaded shotgun from within the vehicle and subsequently arrested Melius for a violation of PC 25850 - Possession of a loaded firearm. Melius was transported to the Colorado River Station Jail for booking. Melius remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a bail set at $ 25,000, pending a court hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy K. Sutton of 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 on line at www.wetip.com.
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Refer: Deputy K. Sutton
Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212200485
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
