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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Thursday April 23rd, 2026 :: 04:33 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Deputies Arrest Man After False Identification Given During Traffic Stop

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at approximately 9:55 p.m.

INCIDENT: PC 3056 - Violation of Parole

LOCATION: W Broadway Street and L Street, City of Needles, CA

SUSPECT(S):  Jinomy Carancho, 39-years-old, Resident of Los Angeles

VICTIM(S): State of California


SUMMARY: On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at approximately 9:55 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement stop near W Broadway Street and L Street in the City of Needles.  

During the stop, deputies contacted JINOMY CARANCHO who initially provided a false name however his true identity was later confirmed.  Further investigation revealed CARANCHO had an outstanding parole violation.  

CARANCHO was subsequently arrested on the above mentioned charges and was transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CARANCHO remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with no bail, awaiting a court hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Sergeant C. Raynolds 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: Sergeant C. Raynolds

Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department

Phone No. (760) 326-9200

Case No. 212600354

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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