Full Notification

Between February 9, 2026, and February 15, 2026, 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:


ELIZABETH VANDERHOEF, 35 Years Old, Resident of Big River, CA
On Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 9:43 a.m., deputies contacted ELIZABETH VANDERHOEF during a warrant service near the 140000 block of Del Rey Drive in Big River.  During the service, VANDERHOEF was found to have an outstanding warrant for PC243€(1)- Battery on a Spouse.  VANDERHOEF was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  VANDERHOEF remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $50,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.

ERICKSON TODEO, 28 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., deputies contacted ERICKSON TODEO during a pedestrian check near Front Street and J Street.  During the contact, TODEO was found to be in violation of PC466-Possession of Burglary Tools.  TODEO tried to flee on foot and was apprehended shortly thereafter without further incident.  TODEO was additionally charged with PC148(A)(1)-Obstructing/Resisting Arrest.  TODEO was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  During the booking process, TODEO provided a false name but was positively identified through fingerprints.  TODEO was also found to have an outstanding warrant out of Los Angeles County for PC21310-Carrying an Unlawful Dirk or Dagger.  TODEO remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $100,000.00, awaiting extradition.

JERREN RUDISILL, 37 Years Old, Resident of Bullhead City, AZ
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at approximately 12:55 a.m., deputies contacted JERREN RUDISILL during a traffic enforcement stop near the 1000 block of Levee Way.  During the stop, RUDISILL 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%. RUDISILL was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  RUDISILL was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

CECIL GILBERT, 33 Years Old, Resident of Ivanhoe, CA
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at approximately 12:55 a.m., deputies contacted CECIL GILBERT during a traffic enforcement stop near the 1000 block of Levee Way.  During the stop, GILBERT attempted to flee, however was quickly apprehended.  GILBERT was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking on charges of PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Drunk in Public.  GILBERT was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

ABRAHAM JEEHOON KIM, 27 Years Old, Resident of Torrance, CA
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at approximately 11:55 a.m., deputies contacted ABRAHAM JEEHOON KIM during a call for service reference a vandalism.  During the investigation, KIM was found to be in violation of PC594(B)(1)- Vandalism over $400.  KIM was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. KIM remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $30,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.

MICHAEL HERNANDEZ, 39 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m., deputies contacted MICHAEL HERNANDEZ during a call for service reference a petty theft near the 300 block of Broadway St.  During the investigation, HERNANDEZ was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  HERNANDEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. HERNANDEZ remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $10,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.

RICARDO CHAVEZ, 63 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, at approximately 2:24 p.m., deputies contacted RICARDO CHAVEZ during a call for service reference an assault near the 700 block of Valley Ave.  During the investigation, RICARDO CHAVEZ was found to be in violation of PC245(A)(1)- Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Not a Firearm) and PC273A(A)-Child Abuse with Possible Great Bodily Injury.  CHAVEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CHAVEZ remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $50,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing. 

PETE JEWELL, 43 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, February 12, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., deputies contacted PETE JEWELL during a warrant service near the 800 block of 4th Street.  During the service, JEWELL was found to have an outstanding warrant for CVC23152(A)-Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  JEWELL was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  JEWELL remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $25,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing. 

RANDY HERNANDEZ, 32 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, at approximately 1:19 p.m., deputies contacted RANDY HERNADEZ during a pedestrian check near 3rd Street and Crestview.  After a short foot pursuit, HERNANDEZ was detained and found to be in violation of PC148(A)(1)- Resisting/Obstructing a Police Officer and was also found to have five outstanding warrants for drug related charges and child abuse charges.  HERNANDEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  HERNANDEZ remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on a combined bail amount of $400,925.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

JUSTIN GAGNER, 29 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., deputies contacted JUSTIN GAGNER during a traffic enforcement stop near 3rd Street and E Street.  During the stop, GAGNER refused to stay in his vehicle and attempted to walk away from the scene.  GAGNER was detained and found to be in violation of PC148(A)(1)-Obstructing/Resisting a Police Officer.  GAGNER was subsequently arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking.  GAGNER was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

DYLON ALLRED, 26 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, at approximately 12:04 a.m., deputies contacted DYLON ALLRED during a call for service reference a disturbance.  During the investigation, ALLRED was found to have an outstanding warrant for CVC10851(A)-Vehicle Theft.  ALLRED was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  ALLRED remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $30,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing. 

ALEXANDRA JORDAN, 47 Years Old, Resident of Walnut Creek, CA
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, at approximately 2:49 a.m., officers from the California Highway Patrol contacted ALEXANDRA JORDAN during a traffic enforcement stop on the I40 WB near mile marker 85.  During the stop, JORDAN was found to be in violation of PC148(A)(1)-Obstructing/Resisting a Police Officer.  JORDAN was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  JORDAN was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

ROBERT AVALOS, 34 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., deputies contacted ROBERT AVALOS during a traffic enforcement stop near J Street and the I40.  During the stop, AVALOS was found to be in violation of CVC12500(A)- Driving Without a License.  AVALOS was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

JEREMY VALDEZ, 25 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., deputies contacted JEREMY VALDEZ during a call for service reference a burglary.  During the investigation, VALDEZ was found to be in violation of PC459(1st)-Burglary 1st Degree and PC594(B)(1)-Felony Vandalism over $400.  VALDEZ was also found to have three outstanding warrants for PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication.  VALDEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  VALDEZ remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a combined bail amount of $64,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

BRETT LISOWSKI, 46 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, at approximately 8:58 p.m., deputies contacted BRETT LISOWSKI during a traffic enforcement stop near North K Street and Walnut Street.  During the stop, LISOWSKI was found to be in violation of H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.  LISOWSKI was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 
 

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