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
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
