DATE/TIME: November 6, 2022, at approximately 6:10 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 211 - Robbery
PC 136.1(c)(1) - Intimidate Victim/Witness
LOCATION: 14900 Block of Del Rey Drive, Big River, CA
SUSPECT(S): Stephen Welsh, 47 Years Old, Resident of Big River, CA.
SUMMARY: On Sunday, November 6, 2022, at approximately 6:10 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department came in contact with Stephen Welsh during a report of a robbery that occurred in the 149000 Block of Del Rey Drive in Big River. During the investigation, deputies determined the suspect was 47-year-old Stephen Welsh. Welsh was consequently arrested for PC 211-Robbery and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. Welsh was later booked on PC 136.1(c)(1)-Intimidating a Victim/Witness, after it was determined he and his girlfriend threatened the victim.
Welsh remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a combined bail amount of $300,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Deputy J. Deruiter 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 J. Deruiter
Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 102200445
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
