Deputies in Needles Conduct Traffic Stop and Arrest Driver for Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
DATE/TIME: September 7, 2023 at approximately 12:30 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 496D(A) - Possession of Stolen Vehicle and CVC 4463(A)(1) - Forge/Alter Vehicle Reg Etc.
LOCATION: Race Street and North K Street, Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): Heather Jewell, 48-years-old, Resident of Needles, CA
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Thursday, September 7, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m., deputies contacted Heather Jewell during a traffic enforcement stop near the intersection of Race Street and North K Street in Needles. Through investigation, Jewell was found to be in violation of PC 496D(A) - Possession of Stolen Vehicle and CVC 4463(A)(1) - Forge/Alter Vehicle Registration Etc.
Jewell was arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. Jewell remains in the custody of the the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a bail amount of $30,000, awaiting a court hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy E. Olmos 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 leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
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Refer: Deputy E. Olmos
Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212300707
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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