DATE/TIME: November 1, 2024, at approximately 3:04 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC518-Extortion, PC243.4-Sexual Battery, PC664/287-Attempted Oral Copulation, and PC236-False Imprisonment
LOCATION: Needles, Ca
SUSPECT(S): Adrian Chavez, 43-years-old, Resident of Needles, Ca
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On October 31, 2024, detectives at the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Station investigated the report of sexual abuse and sexual harassment in the 300 block of 3rd Street, in the city of Needles. During the investigation, detectives located evidence of several crimes, and identified Adrian Chavez as the suspect.
On November 1, 2024, Chavez was arrested and booked into the High Desert Detention Center for PC664/287-Attempted Oral Copulation, PC518-Extortion, PC236-False Imprisonment, and PC243.4-Sexual battery.
Detectives believe there could be more victims and urge anyone who has information or has been victimized to contact detectives at the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Blackard or Deputy Deruiter 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 you may have information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective E. Blackard / Deputy J. Deruiter
Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department
Phone No. 760-326-9200
Case No. 212400873
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
