DATE: February 9, 2026, at 5:38 p.m.
INCIDENT: Found Human Remains
LOCATION: Fossil Bed Road / Irwin Road, Barstow
DECEDENT(S): Unknown
SUMMARY: On Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:38 p.m., while the reporting party was in the area of Fossil Bed Road, he discovered human remains, including a skull. Barstow deputies arrived to the scene and located the remains.
The Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail also responded to the location and assumed the investigation. Detectives along with the Coroner's Division and Crime Scene Specialists conducted a search in the area and collected many bones and fragments belonging to the decedent. An autopsy will be conducted, while additional information is pending DNA results for the identification of the remains.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Detail at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Jacob Angelini or Sergeant Bryan Sprague
Station: Homicide Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. DR#082600188 H# 2026-016
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Depart
