DATE/TIME: October 15, 2024 - 10:00 a.m.
INCIDENT: P.C. 459 – Burglary, P.C. 647(J)(3) – Invasion of Privacy
LOCATION: 600 block of Millburn Road, Lake Arrowhead, San Bernardino County
SUSPECT(S): Raphael Russell, 34-years-old, Resident of Lake Arrowhead/Laguna Beach
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: In October 2024, deputies at the Twin Peaks station received a report reference a burglary and invasion of privacy that occurred at a residence in the 600 block of Millburn Road in the community of Lake Arrowhead. Through investigation, deputies recovered evidence confirming Raphael Russell entered the victim’s residence without consent and installed hidden cameras.
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, investigators served a search warrant at Russell’s primary residence in Laguna Beach. During the search warrant service, Russell was contacted and arrested. He was booked into the West Valley Detention Center for P.C. 459- Burglary and P.C. 647(J)(3)- Invasion of Privacy.
Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are releasing Russell’s photograph. Anyone with information related to this investigation, or anyone who may have been victimized by Russell, is encouraged to contact Deputy Ian Buchowiecki or Deputy Omar Romero-Rios of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department at 909-336-0600. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy I. Buchowiecki, Deputy O. Romero-Rios
Station: Twin Peaks Sheriff's Department
Phone No. 909-336-0600
Case No. 052401521
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
