Full Notification

Between March 23, 2026, and March 29, 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:


CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, 57 Years Old, Resident of LaQuinta, CA
On Monday, March 23, 2026, at approximately 10:18 a.m., deputies contacted CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON during a follow up investigation near the 1400 block of Parker Dam Rd in Earp, CA.  During the investigation, JOHNSON was found to be in violation of PC273.5(A)-Felony Spousal Abuse.  JOHNSON was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  JOHNSON remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $50,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.

ASHLEY ADAME, 38 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Monday, March 23, 2026, at approximately 2:38 p.m., deputies contacted ASHLEY ADAME during a warrant service near the 200 block of F Street. During the service, ADAME was found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest for H&S1177(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  ADAME was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date.

CONFIDENTIAL MALE JUVENILE, 15 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at approximately 12:57 a.m., deputies contacted a 15-year-old male juvenile during a call for service reference a disturbance near the 200 block of Oak Circle.  During the investigation, the juvenile was found to be in violation of PC594-Felony Vandalism and PC415-Battery on a Person.  He was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released to a responsible party at the scene with a future court date.  

TARRIFE CHAPLIN, 50 Years Old, Resident of Los Angeles, CA
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at approximately 7:15 a.m., deputies responded to a report of a stolen vehicle that was taken near the 900 block of Front Street.  During the investigation it was determined the suspect stole a City of Needles work truck and was headed towards Kingman, AZ.  Deputies contacted Arizona Department of Public Safety, and they were able to locate the vehicle on the I40 near exit 55.  DPS conducted a traffic stop and took the suspect identified as TARRIFE CHAPLIN into custody. He was transported to the Mohave County Jail in Kingman awaiting extradition to California.

MICHAEL HOOD, 50 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at approximately 4:08 p.m., deputies contacted MICHAEL HOOD during a call for service near the 1300 block of Larchwood Circle.  During the investigation, HOOD was found to have an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest for H&S11350-Possession of a Controlled Substance and PC487(D)(2)-Grand Theft of a Firearm.  HOOD was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  HOOD remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $100,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.

BOBBY DILLASHAW, 39 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, at approximately 12:35 p.m., deputies contacted BOBBY DILLASHAW during a pedestrian check near the 600 block of Broadway Street.  During the stop, DILLASHAW was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for PC3056-Violation of Parole.  DILLASHAW was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  DILLASHAW remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a no bail, awaiting a court hearing.

JOHN CROW, 63 Years Old, Resident of Yuma, AZ
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., deputies contacted JOHN CROWN during a call for service reference a disturbance near the 200 block of Hwy 95 near Vidal Junction.  During the investigation, CROWN was found to be in violation of PC69(A)-Obstructing/Resisting a Police Officer.  CROW was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CROW remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $30,000.00 awaiting a court hearing.

SHAWN GATES, 34 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, at approximately 10:51 p.m., deputies contacted SHAWN GATES during a call for service near the 1200 block of 3rd Street reference an suspicious person.  During the investigation, GATES was found to be in violation of H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia and H&S11550(A)-Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance.  GATES was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. GATES was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

MARCOUS SORRELLS, 42 Years Old, Resident of Big River, CA
On Friday, March 27, 2026, at approximately 8:43 p.m., deputies contacted MARCOUS SORRELLS during a traffic enforcement stop near Rio Vista and State Hwy 62.  During the stop, SORRELLS was found to be in violation of CVC14601.1(A)-Driving on a Suspended License.  SORRELLS was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

DAISY CAMARILLO, 30 Years Old, Resident of Hawthorne, CA
On Friday, March 27, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., deputies contacted DAISY CAMARILLO during a report of a hit and run near the 2000 block of Needles Hwy.  During the investigation, CAMARILLO was found to be in violation of CVC20002(A)-Hit and Run.  CAMARILLO was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. CAMARILLO was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

KATIE MOORE-ROBERTSON, 43 Years Old, Resident of Bullhead City, AZ
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 12:50 a.m., deputies contacted KATIE ROBERTSON during a traffic enforcement stop near US 95 and Victory Dr.  During the stop, ROBERTSON was found to be in violation of H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia and PC148(A)(1)-Obstructing/Resisting an Officer.  ROBERTSON was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. ROBERTSON was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

ROBERT CLELAND, 42 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 12:50 a.m., deputies contacted ROBERT CLELAND during a traffic enforcement stop near US 95 and Victory Dr.  During the stop, CLELAND was found to be in violation of H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia, PC22210-Possession of Unlawful Leaded Cane, PC30305(A)(1)-Felon in Possession of Unlawful Ammunition, PC148(A)(1)-Obstructing/Resisting an Officer and PC3056-Violation of Parole.  CLELAND was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. CLELAND remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with no bail awaiting a court hearing.

CHRISTOPHER TREVINO, 42 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 1:22 a.m., deputies contacted CHRISTOPHER TREVINO during a pedestrian stop near J Street and Hospitality Ln.  During the stop, TREVINO was found to be in violation of H&S11364-(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.  TREVINO was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

MIGUEL ROA, 44 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 8:00 a.m., deputies contacted MIGUEL ROA during a traffic enforcement stop near D Street and Valley Ave.  During the stop, ROA was found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest for CVC12500(A)-Driving Without a License and H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia. ROA was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  ROA was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

ELIOBARDO RENTERIA, 30 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 10:41 p.m., deputies contacted ELIOBARDO RENTERIA during a traffic enforcement stop near Q Street and Needles Hwy.  During the stop, RENTERIA was found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest for CVC12500(A)-Driving Without a License and CVC23152(A)-Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  RENTERIA was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. RENTERIA was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

BRIAN RICHARDSON, 54 Years Old, Resident of Earp, CA
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 11:05 p.m., deputies contacted BRIAN RICHARDSON near the 50900 block of Parker Dam Road during a call for service reference an assault that just occurred.  During the investigation, RICHARDSON was found to be in violation of PC242-Battery on a Person.  RICHARDSON was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

JOE TITTLEFITZ, 62 Years Old, Resident of Earp, CA
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at approximately 11:05 p.m., deputies contacted JOE TITTLEFITZ near the 50900 block of Parker Dam Road during a call for service reference an assault that just occurred.  During the investigation, TITTLEFITZ was found to be in violation of PC242-Battery on a Person.  TITTLEFITZ 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. Those wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at (844) 909-3006 or text "REPORT".  You may also leave information online using the link: https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
 

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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