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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Wednesday July 27th, 2022 :: 10:42 a.m. PDT

Advisory

Argument Leads to Arrest of Needles Man

DATE/TIME: July 26, 2022, at approximately 9:00 a.m.

INCIDENT: PC 273.5(a) Felony Spousal Abuse

LOCATION: Needles, CA

SUSPECT(S): William Thompson, 33-Years-Old, Resident of Needles, CA

VICTIM(S): Confidential


SUMMARY: On Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at approximately 9:00 a.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department responded to a report of an assault. Through investigation, it was determined William Thompson assaulted the victim during an argument, leaving the victim with multiple injuries. 

Suspect Thompson was consequently arrested for PC 273.5(a), Felony Spousal Abuse. Thompson was transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking and 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 asked to contact Deputy K. Sutton 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-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: Deputy K. Sutton

Station: Colorado River Station

Phone No. (760) 326-9200

Case No. 212200688

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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