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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Thursday June 15th, 2023 :: 10:45 a.m. PDT

Advisory

Deputies Attempting to Identify and Locate a Man Who Brandished a Firearm Near East Broadway and Interstate 40

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at approximately 8:05 p.m.

INCIDENT: PC 417 - Brandishing a Firearm

LOCATION: East Broadway and Interstate 40,  Needles, CA

SUSPECT(S): Unknown White Male, Approx 50-65 years of age, Driving a white BMW Sedan

VICTIM(S): Confidential


SUMMARY: On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at approximately 8:05 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department responded to a report of brandishing a firearm near the area of Interstate 40 and East Broadway, in the city of Needles. The victim stated a white BMW sedan operated by a white male adult, approximately 50-65 years of age, was blocking the roadway. The victim attempted to get the driver’s attention when the unknown suspect produced a firearm. The suspect fled the scene shortly afterwards.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy E. Nilsen 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-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information online at www.wetip.com.

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Refer: Deputy E. Nilsen

Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department

Phone No. (760) 326-9200

Case No. 212300471

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363

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