DATE/TIME: Monday, January 1, 2024, at approximately 8:54 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 25850(A)- Carrying a Loaded Firearm and CVC 12500(A) - Driving Without a License
LOCATION: Highway 62 & Rio Mesa, Big River, CA
SUSPECT(S): Bishap Laurenzana, 23 Years Old, Resident of Yuma, AZ
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Monday, January 1, 2024, at approximately 8:54 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department conducted a traffic stop near Highway 62 and Rio Mesa for vehicle code violations.
During the traffic stop, deputies contacted Bishap Laurenzana who was found to be driving without a license and carrying a loaded firearm in his waistband. During a search of the vehicle, deputies located an additional loaded firearm in the glove compartment.
Bishap Laurenzana, was arrested for CVC 12500(A) - Driving without a License and PC 25850(A)- Carrying a Loaded Firearm. Laurenzana was issued a citation and released at the scene with a future court date.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy K. Sutton 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 K. Sutton
Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 102400003
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
