Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Sunday, December 7, 2025, at approximately 3:16 a.m.

INCIDENT: P.C. 273.5(A) - Felony Spousal Abuse

LOCATION: 1900 block of Erin Drive, Needles, CA

SUSPECT(S): Joseph Brown, 32 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA

VICTIM(S): Confidential

******UPDATED on December 10, 2025 at 3:55 p.m.***************
On Monday, December 8, 2025, at approximately 12:51 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department served a search warrant with the intent to locate the firearm and evidence involved in the above crime.  During the search warrant, deputies located ammunition and a gun holster.  As a result, Brown was additionally charged with PC30305(A)(1)-Felon in Unlawful Possession of  Ammunition.  Brown is a convicted felon and is prohibitied from being in possession of guns and ammunition. 
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SUMMARY: On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at approximately 12:54 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Erin Drive reference a domestic disturbance.

Upon arrival, deputies learned that the suspect, identified as Joseph Brown, had fled the area prior to their arrival. During the investigation, it was reported that Brown assaulted the victim causing injuries to her face, arm and leg. It was also discovered that Brown was armed with a black firearm at the time of the incident.

Deputies attempted to contact Brown at his residence and via phone, but received no response. Brown's juvenile son was found at the home alone and was taken into custody by Child Protective Services.  Deputies authored an arrest warrant for Brown and were able to locate him at his residence a few hours later.  He was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy O. Zavala or Sergeant A. Penington of the Colorado River Station at (760) 326-9200. Callers who wish to remain anonymous are asked to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1800-78-CRIME(27463) or use the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com

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Refer: Deputy O. Zavala or Sergeant A. Pennington

Station: Colorado River Station

Phone No. (760) 326-9200

Case No. 212500995 and 212501000

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