Needles Deputies Locate Man with a Gun and Take Him into Custody
DATE/TIME: Thursday March 9, 2023, 7:15 p.m.
INCIDENT: Carrying a Firearm While Under the Influence
LOCATION: Needles Highway / Broadway Street, Needles CA
SUSPECT(S): Alexander Perry, 20-year-old Resident of Needles CA
VICTIM(S): People of the State of California
SUMMARY: On Thursday, March 9, 2023, at about 7:15 p.m., deputies responded to a call for service reference a man with a gun. Deputies located a man with a loaded firearm in the area of Needles Highway and Broadway Street. Alexander Perry was taken into custody and a loaded firearm was taken off his person.
Through investigation, it was determined Perry was under the influence of narcotics. Perry was subsequently arrested for H.S. 11550( E ) - Possesion of a Firearm While Under the Influence. Perry was transported to the Colorado River Station Jail and booked. He remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a bail set at $30,000, awaiting a court hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy K.Sutton of the Colorado River Station at (760)326-9200. Callers who wish to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1800-78-CRIME(27463) or use the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy K. Sutton
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212300203
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
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