Traffic Stop Leads to the Arrest of a Convicted Felon for Transportation of Controlled Substances in Big Bear Lake
DATE/TIME: August 1, 2022 / 9:56 P.M.
INCIDENT: Convicted Felon Arrested for Transportation of Controlled Substances and Possession of Controlled Substances While Armed
LOCATION: 40500 Block of Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake
SUSPECT(S): Jeffrey Copley, 33-year-old, Resident of Victorville
VICTIM(S): People of the State of California
SUMMARY: On August 1, 2022, at about 9:56 P.M., Deputy Estrada conducted a traffic stop in the 40500 block of Big Bear Blvd. in the city of Big Bear Lake. The driver was identified as Jeffrey Copley.
During the stop, Estrada observed controlled substances and conducted a search of the vehicle. A non-serialized handgun commonly referred to as a "ghost" gun was located along with one pound of suspected methamphetamines. Copley, a convicted felon, was arrested for transportation of controlled substances and being armed while in possession of controlled substances.
Copley was booked into custody at the Big Bear jail and transported to West Valley Detention Center. Copley is being held on $50,000 bail and an arraignment hearing in this matter is set for August 3, 2022, in San Bernardino County Superior Court.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Big Bear Sheriff's Station at (909) 866-0100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or you may leave information on the website at www.wetip.com
Refer: Deputy J. Estrada
Station: Big Bear Station
Phone No. (909) 866-0100
Case No. 162200701
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Big Bear Sheriffs Department
477 Summit Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
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