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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Thursday November 7th, 2024 :: 11:36 p.m. PST

Advisory

Deputies Identify and Arrest Vandalism Suspect in Needles

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 8:50 a.m.

INCIDENT: PC 594(B)(1) - Felony Vandalism - Deface Property

LOCATION: 1111 Bailey Avenue, Needles, California 

SUSPECT(S): Rick Ross, 33-years-old, Resident of  Mohave Valley, AZ

VICTIM(S): City of Needles and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Colorado River Station


SUMMARY: On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 6:50 a.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department responded to a report of a vandalism to the sign located at 1111 Bailey Ave. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the victims and immediately began their investigation. During the investigation, deputies identified the suspect as Rick Ross. 

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at approximately 8:50 a.m., deputies located Rick Ross near the 900 block of Front Street.  Ross was consequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  Ross remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a bail amount of $30,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.
 
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Deputy E. Olmos of the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department at (760)326-9200. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at (800) 78-CRIME or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

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Refer: Deputy E. Olmos 

Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Station

Phone No. (760) 326-9200

Case No. 212400890

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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