DATE/TIME: Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 32 - Accessory After the Fact - Harboring a Fugitive
LOCATION: 1000 Block of Lillyhill Drive, Needles, CA
SUSPECT 1: Crystal Bedell, 37 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
SUSPECT 2: Confidential Male Juvenile, 17 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department received information that a 17-year-old male juvenile, who had been reported absconding from his probation placement, was staying at a residence located in Needles, CA. Deputies conducted an investigation and confirmed the juvenile was unlawfully absent from his probation placement.
Deputies conducted surveillance at the residence, confirmed the juvenile was at the location and a search warrant for his arrest was subsequently obtained. A call-out was initiated at the residence, however after multiple unsuccessful attempts to gain compliance, deputies made forced entry into the residence.
The juvenile was located inside of the residence and taken into custody without further incident. He was transported and booked at the High Desert Juvenile Detention Center located in Apple Valley, CA.
During the investigation, deputies also arrested Crystal Bedell for violaiton of PC 32 - Accessory After the Fact - Harboring a Fugitive. Bedell was transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking with a bail amount of $15,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. This investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Deputy A. Perkins 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 at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
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Refer: Deputy A. Perkins
Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212600379
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
