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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Thursday May 15th, 2025 :: 01:27 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Needles Woman Arrested for Child Abuse

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at approximately 8:48 p.m.

INCIDENT: PC 273A(A) - Child Abuse Causing Injury 

LOCATION: 1000 block of Bailey Avenue, Needles

SUSPECT(S): Tiffany Torres, 33 Years Old, Resident of Needles

VICTIM(S): Confidential Male Juvenile, 5-Years Old, Resident of Needles


SUMMARY: On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at approximately 8:48 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department responded to a call for service reporting possible physical abuse to a 5- year-old male. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the victim and found the child was suffering from bruising and slight abbrasions to his face.  Deputies immediately began a criminal investigation and contacted the suspect at her home.

Tiffany Torres was arrested on the above mentioned-charges and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. Torres 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 investigation is urged to contact Deputy S. Cook 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 S. Cook

Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Station

Phone No. (760) 326-9200

Case No. 212500338

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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Emergency: 9-1-1

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