Arrestee Carries a Controlled Substance Inside Jail During Booking and is Facing Additional Charges
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at approximately 4:31 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 4573.6(A), Possession of a Controlled Substance in Jail
LOCATION: 1111 Bailey Ave., Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): Antonie Johnson, 51-years-old, Resident of Needles, CA
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at approximately 4:31 a.m., Antonie Johnson was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant for PC 29800(A)(1) - Felon in Possession of a Firearm, PC 30305(A)(1) - Felon in Possession of Unlawful Ammunition, H&S 11378 - Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale and H&S 11351 - Possession of a Controlled Substance.
While Johnson was in custody, a person search was conducted. During the search, Johnson was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. Johnson was additionally charged for PC 4573.6(A) - Possession of a Controlled Substance in Jail. Johnson remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a combined bail amount of $310,000, awaiting 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. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
For press releases, news, and information, follow the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department on Facebook and Instagram @SBCSDColoradoRiverStation or Twitter at: @CORiverStation.
Refer: Deputy K. Sutton
Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 102200333
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1