DATE/TIME: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 4:35 p.m.
INCIDENT: Weapon violation
LOCATION: 1900 block of Erin Drive, Needles CA
SUSPECT(S): Bruce Allen Martin, 47-year-old, Resident of Needles
VICTIM(S): The State of California
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at about 4:35 p.m. deputies from the Colorado River Sheriff’s station / Needles Police conducted a search warrant service at an apartment in the 1900 block of Erin Drive, in the city of Needles.
During the search, an illegal assault weapon, ammunition, and evidence of drug sales and use were located inside the apartment. Bruce Martin has been identified as the suspect in this case and a warrant has been obtained for his arrest. Martin is also wanted on a no-bail probation violation warrant.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Tim Preston 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 Hotline at www.wetip.com.
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Refer: Detective Tim Preston
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212300816
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
