DATE/TIME: December 21, 2023, at approximately 11:18 p.m.
INCIDENT: P.C. 273A(b)-Willful Cruelty to a Child, C.V.C. 23152(A) - Driving Under the Influence, P.C. 166(A)(4) - Violation of a Court Order and P.C. 245(A)(4) - Assault with a Deadly Weapon
LOCATION: 1900 Block of Erin Drive, Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): Chimalma Reyes, 48-years-old, Resident of Needles, CA
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Thursday, December 21, 2023, at approximately 11:18 p.m., deputies responded to a call for service near the 1900 block of Erin Drive. During investigation, it was discovered that Chimalma Reyes was in violation of a court order. Reyes was also found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and had her juvenile child with her in the vehicle.
During futher investigation, it was determined that Reyes was also wanted for assault with a deadly weapon from a previous incident. The juvenile was released to a family member and Reyes was taken into custody.
Reyes was transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking and remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a combined bail amount of $120,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Deputy C. Mestas at the Colorado River Station at 760-326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy C. Mestas
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212300989
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
