Full Notification

Between March 30, 2026, and April 5, 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:

LINDSAY CLELAND, 37 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 1:46 a.m., deputies contacted LINDSAY CLELAND during a traffic enforcement stop near B Street and Bazoobuth Street.  During the stop, CLELAND was found to be in violation of H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.  CLELAND was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

DESIRAE VALDEZ, 26 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 2:27 a.m., deputies contacted DESIRAE VALDEZ during a traffic enforcement stop near D Street and Third Street.  During the stop, VALDEZ was found to be in violation of H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  VALDEZ was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

LAURA NAVARRETTI, 66 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 11:12 a.m., deputies contacted LAURA NAVARRETTI during a traffic enforcement stop near North K Street and Race Street.  During the stop, NAVARRETTI was found to be in violation of CVC14601.1(A)-Driving with a Suspended License.  NAVARRETTI was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date.

OLIVIA BRAMUCCI, 52 Years Old, Resident of Golden Valley, AZ
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 6:21 p.m., deputies contacted OLIVIA BRAMUCCI during a call for service near the 149000 block of Del Rey Dr in Big River.  During the investigation, BRAMUCCI was found to have two active warrants for H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia, PC148(A)(1)-Obstructing/Resisting a Police Officer and H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  BRAMUCCI was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  BRAMUCCI remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $30,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing. 

WILLIAM WALZAK, 72 Years Old, Resident of Parker, AZ
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at approximately 9:16 p.m., deputies contacted WILLIAM WALZAK during a call for service near the 156000 block of Black Meadows Rd in Big River.  During the investigation, WALZAK was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance out of Culver City, CA.  WALZAK was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

STEVEN SANDERS, 57 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, April 2, 2026, at approximately 11:19 a.m., deputies contacted STEVEN SANDERS during a traffic enforcement stop near North K Street and Bridge Rd.  During the stop, SANDERS was found to be in violation of CVC14601.1(A)-Driving on a Suspended License.  SANDERS was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

ERIC SMITH, 59 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Friday, April 3, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m., deputies contacted ERIC SMITH during a call for service near W Broadway St and C Street reference a trespassing.  During the investigation, SMITH was found to be in violation of PC602 – Trespassing.  SMITH was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  SMITH was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

BRET STROTHER, 34 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Friday, April 3, 2026, at approximately 11:35 a.m., deputies contacted BRET STROTHER during a call for service near the 1900 block of Erin Drive reference a well check.  During the investigation, STROTHER was found to be in violation of PC273.5(A)-Felony Spousal Abuse.  STROTHER was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  STROTHER 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 Friday, April 3, 2026, at approximately 12:13 p.m., deputies contacted ASHLEY ADAME during a pedestrian check near the 1500 block of Lillyhill Dr.  During the check, ADAME was found to have two outstanding warrants for her arrest for H&S11377(A)- Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.  ADAME was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

COSSETTE ANDREWS, 35 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Friday, April 3, 2026, at approximately 8:59 p.m., deputies contacted COSSETTE ANDREWS during a traffic enforcement stop near North L Street and W Needles Hwy.  During the stop, ANDREWS was found to have two outstanding warrants for her arrest for CVC23152(A)-Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and CVC14601.1(A)-Driving on a Suspended License.  ANDREWS was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

PETER FALCON, 33 Years Old, Resident of Rialto, CA
On Friday, April 3, 2026, at approximately 10:58 p.m., deputies contacted PETER FALCON during a call for service reference a kidnapping near Needles Hwy and Vine Street.  During the investigation, FALCON was found to be in violation of PC207(A)-Kidnapping, PC236-False Imprisonment, PC245(A)(1)-Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Not a Firearm) and CP422(A)-Criminal Threats.  FALCON was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  FALCON remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $500,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

SHARON JACKSON, 54 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 10:53 a.m., deputies contacted SHARON JACKSON during a traffic enforcement stop near Bailey Ave and Washington St.  During the stop, JACKSON was found to be in violation of CVC12500(A)-Driving Without a License.  JACKSON was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

BEAU CARLTON, 55 Years Old, Resident of Huntington Beach, CA
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 3:13 p.m., deputies contacted BEAU CARLTON during a marine enforcement stop near Pirates Den on the Colorado River.  During the stop, CARLTON was found to be in violation of H&N655(B)-Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol and H&N655(C)-BUI with a Blood Alcohol Content over .08%.  CARLTON was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CARLTON was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

AARON JONES, 36 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m., deputies contacted AARON JONES during a traffic enforcement stop near North K Street and Spruce St.  During the stop, JONES was found to be in violation of CVC14601.1(A)-Driving on a Suspended License.  JONES was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

BRADLEY SHIPLEY, 35 Years Old, Resident of Fort Mohave, AZ
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., deputies contacted BRADLEY SHIPLEY during a traffic enforcement stop near G Street and Front Street.  During the stop, SHIPLEY was found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest for PC148-Obstructing/Resisting Police Officer and H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  SHIPLEY was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date.

JOHN DECENZO 64 Years Old, Resident of Grand Rapids, MN
On Sunday, April 5, 2026, at approximately 1:38 p.m., deputies contacted JOHN DECENZO during a marine enforcement stop near Windmill Resort on the Parker Strip.  During the stop, DECENZO was found to be in violation of H&N655(B)-Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol and H&N655(C)-BUI with a Blood Alcohol Content over .08%.  DECENZO was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  DECENZO was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

ROBERT MUNOZ 53 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Sunday, April 5, 2026, at approximately 8:32 p.m., deputies contacted ROBERT MUNOZ during a call for service near the 1900 block of Clary Drive reference a domestic disturbance.  During the investigation, MUNOZ was found to be in violation of PC243(E)(1)-Battery on a Spouse/Ex-Spouse/Etc.  MUNOZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  MUNOZ remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $25,000.00, 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. 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