Full Notification

Between February 16, 2026, and February 22, 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:

MARIA SANCHEZ, 36 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 12:00 p.m., deputies contacted MARIA SANCHEZ during a traffic enforcement stop near 3rd Street and J Street.  During the stop, SANCHEZ was found to be in violation of H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  SANCHEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  SANCHEZ was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

DANIEL PONCE, 53 Years Old, Resident of Big River, CA
On Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 1:16 p.m., deputies contacted DANIEL PONCE during a traffic enforcement stop near Rio Vista Drive and Capistrano Way in Big River.  During the stop, PONCE was found to have an outstanding warrant for H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  PONCE was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

LOWELL WARREN, 72 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m., deputies contacted LOWELL WARREN during a traffic enforcement stop near G Street and Colorado Street.  During the stop, WARREN was found to be in violation of H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  WARREN was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  WARREN was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

STEVEN WARREN, 51 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 7:15 p.m., deputies contacted STEVEN WARREN during a traffic enforcement stop near G Street and Colorado Street.  During the stop, WARREN was found to be in violation of H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  WARREN was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  WARREN was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

STEVEN SANDERS, 37 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 8:16 p.m., deputies contacted STEVEN SANDERS during a call for service reference a well check near the 400 block of Army Rd.  During the investigation, SANDERS was found to have an outstanding failure to appear warrant for CVC23152(A)-Driving Under the Influence.  SANDERS was subsequently arrested, issued a citation and released at the scene with a future court date.

JOSEPH VASQUEZ, 31 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 8:40 p.m., deputies contacted JOSEPH VASQUEZ during a call for service reference a disturbance near the 400 block of K Street.  During the investigation, VASQUEZ was found to be in violation of PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication.  VASQUEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  VASQUEZ was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

HARLEY CADEZ, 49 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Monday, February 16, 2026, at approximately 10:24 p.m., deputies contacted HARLEY CADEZ during a pedestrian check near 3rd Street and J Street.  During the investigation, CADEZ was found to have an outstanding warrant for PC484(A)-Petty Theft.  CADEZ was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

RALPH BARLOW, 26 Years Old, Resident of Lindon, UT
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at approximately 3:52 a.m., officers from the California Highway Patrol contacted RALPH BARLOW during a traffic enforcement stop near Goffs Rd and the US 95.  During the stop, BARLOW 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%.  BARLOW was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  BARLOW was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

ZENA KORMES, 30 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at approximately 11:08 a.m., deputies contacted ZENA KORMES during a bike stop near Q Street and Race Street in Needles.  During the stop, KORMES was found to have an outstanding warrant for PC148(A)(1)-Obstructing a Police Officer and CVC23152(B)-DUI with a Blood Alcohol Content over .08%.  KORMES was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  KORMES remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $25,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

JAMES THURMAN, 37 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at approximately 2:05 p.m., deputies contacted JAMES THURMAN during a traffic enforcement stop near the 4000 block of Needles Hwy.  During the stop, THURMAN was found to have several fugitive felony warrants for his arrest out of Tennessee and Texas for Fraud.  THURMAN was subsequently arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking.  THURMAN remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department awaiting extradition back to Texas. 

MICHAEL WARE, 36 Years Old, Resident of Big River, CA
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., deputies contacted MICHAEL WARE during a call for service near Rio Vista Dr and Alamo Dr in Big River.  During the investigation, WARE was found to have an active warrant for CVC14601.1(A)-Driving on a Suspended License-Reckless.  WARE was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  WARE remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $5,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.

ROXANNE RODRIGUEZ, 38 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, at approximately 1:43 p.m., deputies contacted ROXANNE RODRIGUEZ during a traffic enforcement stop near the North K Street and Market Street.  During the stop, RODRIGUEZ was found to have an active felony warrant for her arrest for H&S11351-Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale.  RODRIGUEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  RODRIGUEZ remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $40,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing.

ERICK SAENZ, 31 Years Old, King City, CA
On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 1:54 p.m., officers from the California Highway Patrol contacted ERICK SAENZ during a traffic enforcement stop near US 95 and Goffs Rd.  During the stop, SAENZ was found to be in violation of VC2800.0(A)-Evading Police with Disregard for Safety, PC32310-Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine and PC496D- Possession of a Stolen Vehicle. SAENZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  SAENZ remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $90,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing.

TAMIKA JACKSON PARKER, 34 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 7:55 p.m., deputies contacted TAMIKA JACKSON PARKER during a traffic enforcement stop near the North K Street and W Needles Hwy.  During the stop, JACKSON PARKER was found to be in violation of CVC12500(A)-Driving Without a License.  JACKSON PARKER was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

RANDALL BURTON, 73 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Friday, February 20, 2026, at approximately 8:34 p.m., deputies contacted RANDALL BURTON during a traffic enforcement stop near the North K Street and BNSF Rd.  During the stop, BURTON 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%.  BURTON was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  BURTON was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 


TANNER NUMAN, 23 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at approximately 5:58 p.m., deputies contacted TANNER NUMAN during a traffic enforcement stop near Needles Hwy and R Street after a call for service reference an assault.  During the investigation, NUMAN was found to be in violation of PC245(A)(1)-Assault with a Deadly Weapon and PC594(B)(1)-Vandalism over $400.   NUMAN was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  NUMAN remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $40,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing.

ISMAEL MENDOZA MORALES, 18 Years Old, Resident of Phoenix, AZ
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies contacted ISMAEL MENDOZA MORALES during a traffic enforcement stop near Hwy 95 and 5 Mile Rd.  During the investigation, MENDOZA MORALES was found to be in violation of PC273A(A)-Child Abuse with Possible Bodily Injury and CVC2800.2(A)-Evading a Police Officer with Disregard for Safety.   MENDOZA MORALES was subsequently arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking.  MENDOZA MORALES remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $150,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing.

CHRISTIAN MOLINA, 18 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, at approximately 1:20 a.m., deputies contacted CHRISTIAN MOLINA during a call for service near the 2000 block of Luna Vista reference an assault that just occurred.  During the investigation, MOLINA was found to be in violation of PC243(D)-Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury.  MOLINA was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  MOLINA remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $40,000.00 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