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Between October 20, 2025, and October 26, 2025, deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police conducted multiple investigations that led to the arrest of the following individuals throughout the jurisdiction of the Colorado River Sheriff’s Station:

OMAR RAMIREZ, 44 Years Old, Resident of Mira Loma, CA
On Monday, October 20, 2025, at approximately 2:52 a.m., California Highway Patrol officers contacted OMAR RAMIREZ during a traffic enforcement stop on the SR 62 near mile marker 139. During the investigation, RAMIREZ was found to be in violation of CVC23152(A) – Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. RAMIREZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. RAMIREZ was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

CASSANDRA WILKES, 46 Years Old, Resident of Beaumont, CA
On Monday, October 20, 2025, at approximately 1:32 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers contacted CASSANDRA WILKES during a traffic enforcement stop on the SR 62 near mile marker 14.50. During the investigation, WILKES was found to be in violation of CVC23152(A) – Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and CVC23152(B)-DUI with a Blood Alcohol Content Over .08%. WILKES was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. WILKES was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

CLARK SHREVES, 54 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Monday, October 20, 2025, at approximately 11:47 p.m., deputies contacted CLARK SHREVES during a traffic enforcement stop near W Broadway St and Market St.  During the investigation, SHREVES was found to be in violation of PC25850(A)-Carrying a Loaded Firearm, PC29800(A)(1)-Felon in Possession of a Firearm and PC30305(A)(1)- Felon in Possession of Unlawful Ammunition.  SHREVES was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  SHREVES remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $30,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

ERIC SMITH, 58 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at approximately 8:35 a.m., deputies contacted ERIC SMITH during a call for service near the 400 block of W Broadway Street in reference to an illegal camper.  During the investigation, SMITH was found to be in violation of City Ordinance Code MC12.98.090(B)-Unlawful Camping.  SMITH was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  SMITH was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

CHRISTINA LYONS, 38 Years Old, Resident of Golden Valley, AZ
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at approximately 9:04 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers contacted CHRISTINA LYONS during a traffic enforcement stop on Interstate 40 near mile marker 137. During the investigation, LYONS was found to be in violation of CVC23152(F) – Driving Under the Influence of Drugs. LYONS was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. LYONS was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

TRINTON HUFFMAN, 33 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at approximately 11:17 p.m., deputies contacted TRINTON HUFFMAN during a traffic enforcement stop near 3rd Street and J Street.  During the investigation, HUFFMAN was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for CVC12500(A)-Driving Without a License and was also found to be in violation of H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  HUFFMAN was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. HUFFMAN was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

CONFIDENTIAL MALE JUVENILE, 12 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at approximately 10:35 a.m., deputies contacted a male juvenile near the 700 block of Bailey Ave reference a call for service.  During the investigation, the juvenile was found to be in violation of PC647(j)- Criminal Invasion of Privacy. The juvenile was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released to a responsible party at the scene with a future court date.  

NATHANIEL THOMPSON, 39 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at approximately 11:15 a.m., deputies contacted NATHANIEL THOMPSON near the 1000 block of Lillyhill Dr reference a call for service.  During the investigation, THOMPSON was found to be in violation of CVC23152(B)-DUI with a Blood Alcohol Content over .08% and CVC23572 – DUI with Child Under 14 in Vehicle.  THOMPSON was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at a nearby medical facility with a future court date. 

YVETTE STEVENS, 39 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at approximately 1:33 p.m., deputies contacted YVETTE STEVENS near Goodwill St and Monterey Ave during a pedestrian check.  During the investigation, STEVENS was found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest for PC242 – Assault.  STEVENS was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at a nearby medical facility with a future court date. 

JOSEPH BROWN, 32 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., deputies contacted JOSEPH BROWN during a warrant service near the 1900 block of Erin Dr.  During the investigation, BROWN was found to have a warrant for his arrest for Failure to Appear on CVC12500(A)-Driving Without a License and CVC16028(A)-No Proof of Insurance.  During the service BROWN was also found to be in violation of PC148(A)-Obstruct/Resist Arrest.  BROWN was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. BROWN remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $5000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

JASON MINCKS, 54 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Friday, October 24, 2025, at approximately 10:08 a.m., deputies contacted JASON MINCKS near the 1600 block of Collins Street during a warrant service.  During the service, MINCKS was found to be in violation of H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance and was also found to have and outstanding warrant for H&S11377(A) – Possession of a Controlled Substance.  MINCKS was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. MINCKS remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $20,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

CURTIS PILKINGTON, 57 Years Old, Resident of Moreno Valley, CA
On Friday, October 24, 2025, at approximately 12:36 a.m., deputies contacted CURTIS PILKINGTON during a traffic enforcement stop near Rio Vista Dr and Bluff Rd in Big River.  During the investigation, PILKINGTON was found to have four outstanding warrants for his arrest for CVC14601.1(A) – Driving on a Suspended License.  PILKINGTON was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

GABRIEL GARCIA, 47 Years Old, Resident of Parker, AZ
On Friday, October 24, 2025, at approximately 12:36 a.m., deputies contacted GABRIEL GARCIA during a traffic enforcement stop near Rio Vista Dr and Bluff Rd in Big River.  During the investigation, GARCIA was found to be in violation of H&S11364(A) – Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.  GARCIA was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

CLIFFORD ABRAMS, 58 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Friday, October 24, 2025, at approximately 10:18 p.m., deputies contacted CLIFFORD ABRAMS during a traffic enforcement stop near 3rd St and I Street.  During the investigation, ABRAMS was found to be in violation of PC29800(A)(1)-Felon in Possession of a Firearm and PC30305(A)(1)-Felon in Possession of Unlawful Ammunition.  ABRAMS was also found to have an outstanding warrant for PC496(A)-Possession of Known Stolen Property.  ABRAMS was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. ABRAMS remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a combined bail amount of $31,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

BRUCE SCOTT, 69 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at approximately 6:46 p.m., deputies contacted BRUCE SCOTT during a traffic enforcement stop near Needles Hwy and Park Rd.  During the investigation, SCOTT was found to be in violation of PC29800(A)(1)-Felon in Possession of a Firearm.  SCOTT was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date.  
MANUEL MEDRANO, 42 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., deputies contacted MANUEL MEDRANO during a traffic enforcement stop near Needles Hwy and L Street.  During the investigation, MEDRANO was found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest for H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance, PC22210-Possession of Unlawful Leaded Cane and H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Paraphernalia.  MEDRANO was subsequently 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 no bail, awaiting a court hearing. 
 

The necessity to cite release arrestees is a result of several law changes and voter approved propositions over the last few years. In 2011, Assembly Bill 109 was passed by the legislature. This bill sent thousands of state prisoners to local jails, resulting in county jail overcrowding. Because of lawsuits capping the county jail population, it became necessary to release county jail inmates that were once held in custody. In 2014, the California voters passed Proposition 47, referred to as the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act. This proposition reduced many crimes to misdemeanors such as Grand Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, Shoplifting, Forgery, Burglary, and Drug Possession. With a court mandated cap on the county jail inmate population, it is now necessary to cite release certain arrestees to adhere to the inmate population mandates.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department remains committed to a proactive approach to suppressing crime in the City of Needles.  Anyone with additional information regarding these investigations or any others are urged to contact the Colorado River Sheriff’s Station at (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 leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.

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Refer: Jacob Gault, Captain
Colorado River Station
Phone No: (760) 326-9200

SHANNON DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department