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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Wednesday May 8th, 2024 :: 03:07 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Teen Male Arrested for Possession of a Firearm When Deputies Contact Four Male Juveniles in Needles



DATE/TIME: Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at approximately 11:03 a.m.

INCIDENT: PC-29800(a)(1) - Felon In Possession of a Firearm
PC 30305(A)(1) - Felon in Possession of Unlawful Ammunition
PC 25850(C)(6) - Possession of an Unregistered Firearm

LOCATION: Front Street and H Street, Needles, CA 92363

SUSPECT(S): Confidential Male Juvenile, 15-years-old, Resident of Needles, CA

VICTIM(S): State of California


SUMMARY:  On Tuesday, January 7, 2024, at approximately 11:03 a.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station/ Needles Police Department, contacted four male juveniles near Front Street and H Street in Needles. During the course of the investigation, one of the juveniles was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm and ammunition. The 15-year-old male juvenile is on probation and is prohibited from being in possession of a firearm and ammunition.   The juvenile was arrested on the above charges and transported to Apple Valley Juvenile Hall for booking.  The juvenile remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Probation Department, awaiting a court hearing. The other three juveniles were released at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy A. Perkins of the Colorado River Station (760) 326-9200.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

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Refer: Deputy A. Perkins

Station: Colorado River Station

Phone No. (760) 326-9200

Case No. 212400375

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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