DATE/TIME: Monday, April 20, 2026, at approximately 11:02 p.m.
INCIDENT: CVC 23103(A) - Reckless Driving and PC 21810 - Possession of Unlawful Metal Knuckles
LOCATION: North K Street and Smokestack Avenue, Needles, CA
SUSPECT 1: Tyler Kemnitz, 22 -year-old Resident of Bullhead City, AZ
SUSPECT 2: Joseph Boileua, 22-year-old Resident of Bullhead City, AZ
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Monday, April 20, 2026, at approximately 11:02 p.m., deputies assigned to the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed through the residential neighborhood near North K Street and Chestnut Street. During the incident, deputies observed two female passengers partially hanging out of the vehicle's windows. As a result, deputies initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of North K Street and Smokestack Avenue.
Upon contact, deputies determined one of the female passengers involved was a juvenile and was released to a responsible party who responded to the scene.
The driver, identified as Tyler Kemnitz, was arrested for CVC 23103(A) - Reckless Driving and his vehicle was towed. Kemnitz was issued a citation and released at the scene with a future court date.
The passenger, Jospeh Boileau was found to be in possession of unlawful metal knuckles. Boileau was arrested for the violation, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Deputy R. Goff of the Colorado River Station/ Needles Police Department at (760) 326-9200. Those wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call or text "REPORT" to the WE-TIP HOTLINE at (844) 909-3006. Individuals may also leave anonymous information online using the We-Tip website link: https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
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Refer: Deputy R. Goff
Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212600350
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
