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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Monday March 16th, 2026 :: 01:27 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Marine Enforcement Deputies Arrest Man for Boating Under the Influence



DATE/TIME: Saturday, March 14, 2026, at approximately 4:15 p.m. 

INCIDENT: H&N 655(B) -  DUI Watercraft - Boating Under the Influence and 
H&N 655(C) - BUI with a Blood Alcohol Content over .08% 

LOCATION: Lake Havasu - Thompson Bay

SUSPECT(S): Alberto Lucas, 26-year-old Resident of Las Vegas, NV

VICTIM(S): State of California


SUMMARY: On Saturday, March 14, 2026, at approximately 4:15 p.m., marine enforcement deputies conducted a boat enforcement stop near Thompson Bay in Lake Havasu for a boating violation. 

During the stop, Alberto Lucas was found to be operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol.  Lucas was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  

Lucas was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a future court date. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy E. Olmos of the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department at (760) 326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or leave information online at www.wetip.com.

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Refer: Deputy E. Olmos

Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department

Phone No. (760) 326-9200

Case No. 252600002

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

Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363

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