Grand Theft Auto Suspect Arrested in Needles
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 6:22 p.m.
INCIDENT: Felony Warrant Arrest for CVC 10851(A) - Grand Theft Auto
LOCATION: Market Street and W. Broadway Street, Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): Ruben Medrano, 51 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at approximately 6:22 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department made contact with Ruben Medrano during a pedestrian stop near Market Street and W Broadway Street. During the stop, Medrano was found to have a felony warrant out for his arrest for CVC 10851(A) - Grand Theft Auto.
Medrano was consequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. Medrano remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a bail amount of $50,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy J. Smith 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 J. Smith
Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212400620
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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