Full Notification

Between April 27, 2026, and May 3, 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:

TARA JUAREZ, 36 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Monday, April 27, 2026, at approximately 9:41 a.m., deputies contacted TARA JUAREZ during a warrant service near the 1000 block of Lillyhill Drive.  During the service, JUAREZ was found to have an outstanding warrant for H&S11364-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.  JUAREZ was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date.

SHAUN FOLEY, 43 Years Old, Resident of San Clemente, CA
On Monday, April 27, 2026, at approximately 11:44 a.m., deputies contacted SHAUN FOLEY during a traffic enforcement stop near Needles Hwy and Washing Machine Rd.  During the stop, FOLEY was found to be in violation of CVC14601.1(A)-Driving on a Suspended License.  FOLEY 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 Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at approximately 11:11 a.m., deputies contacted ERIC SMITH during a call for service near D Street and Broadway Street reference a reported robbery.  During the investigation, SMITH was found to be in violation of PC664/211-Attempted Robbery.  SMITH was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  SMITH remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $50,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

DESIRAE VALDEZ, 26 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at approximately 2:14 p.m., deputies contacted DESIRAE VALDEZ during a pedestrian check near C Street and W Broadway Street.  During a records check, VALDEZ was found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest for PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication.  VALDEZ was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date.

ISABELLE HENSON, 25 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at approximately 2:14 p.m., deputies contacted ISABELLE HENSON during a pedestrian check near C Street and W Broadway Street.  During a records check, HENSON was found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest for PC594(B)(1)-Vandalism.  HENSON was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date.

ANTONIO RUIZ, 39 Years Old, Resident of Bullhead City, AZ
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at approximately 10:22 p.m., deputies contacted ANTONIO RUIZ during a traffic enforcement stop near W Broadway Street and Walnut Street.  During the stop, RUIZ was found to be in violation of PC148.9-Providing False ID to a Police Officer.  RUIZ was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

TIFFANY SALUDARES, 52 Years Old, Resident of Apple Valley, CA
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at approximately 1:02 a.m., deputies contacted TIFFANY SALUDARES during a vehicle check near the 1400 block of J Street.  During the investigation, TIFFANY SALUDARES was found to be in violation of H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  SALUDARES was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  SALUDARES was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

ARTHUR McCOY, 39 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at approximately 7:46 a.m., deputies contacted ARTHUR McCOY during a traffic enforcement stop near South L Street and W Broadway Street.  During the stop, McCOY was found to be in violation of H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.  McCOY was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

BRANDON BEACH, 30 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at approximately 11:22 a.m., deputies contacted BRANDON BEACH during a bike check near W Broadway Street and B Street.  During the investigation, BEACH was found to be in violation of H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.  BEACH was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

ANTHONY VALENTINE, 28 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at approximately 1:15 p.m., deputies contacted ANTHONY VALENTINE during a traffic enforcement stop near W Broadway Street and K Street.  During the stop, VALENTINE was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for CVC14601.1(A)-Driving on a Suspended License.  VALENTINE was also found to be in violation of H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  VALENTINE was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

CONFIDENTIAL MALE JUVENILE, 17 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies contacted a 17-year-old male juvenile during a search warrant service near the 1000 block of Lillyhill Dr. During the service of the warrant, the juvenile was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for absconding.  The juvenile was subsequently arrested and transported to the high desert juvenile hall for booking.  He remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Juvenile Probation with no bail, awaiting a court hearing. 

CRYSTAL BEDELL, 37 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies contacted CRYSTAL BEDELL during a search warrant service near the 1000 block of Lillyhill Dr. During the service of the warrant, BEDELL was found to be in violation of PC32-Accessory-Harboring a Fugitive.  BEDELL was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. BEDELL remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $15000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

ALEXANDER KNOX, 41 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, at approximately 2:33 a.m., deputies contacted ALEXANDER KNOX during a traffic enforcement stop near W Broadway Street and G Street.  During the stop, KNOX was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for CVC12500(A)-Driving Without License.  KNOX was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  KNOX was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

PAUL MARQUARDT, 51 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, at approximately 10:25 a.m., deputies contacted PAUL MARQUARDT during a traffic enforcement stop near the 1400 block of J Street.  During the stop, MARQUARDT was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for CVC12500(A)-Driving Without License.  MARQUARDT was also found to be in violation of H&S11378-Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale.  MARQUARDT was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  MARQUARDT remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $30,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

HEATHER JEWELL, 51 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, at approximately 11:03 a.m., San Bernardino County Probation officers contacted HEATHER JEWELL during a probation check near the 700 block of Downey Ave.  During the check, JEWELL was found to be in violation of PC1203.2(A)(1)-Violation of Probation.  JEWELL was subsequently arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking.  JEWELL remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with no bail, awaiting a court hearing. 

TRAD McMAHON, 36 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, April 30, 2026, at approximately 12:40 p.m., San Bernardino County Probation officers contacted TRAD McMAHON during a probation check near the 1000 block of Bailey Ave.  During the check, McMAHON was found to be in violation of PC3455-Violation of Post Release Community Supervision.  McMAHON was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  McMAHON remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with no bail, awaiting a court hearing. 

CHASE HEFFRON, 32 Years Old, Resident of Corona, CA
On Friday, May 1, 2026, at approximately 12:07 a.m., deputies contacted CHASE HEFFRON during a traffic enforcement stop near Valley Avenue and D Street.  During the stop, HEFFRON was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  HEFFRON was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  HEFFRON was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

TRINITY HAYES, 44 Years Old, Resident of Lake Havasu City, AZ
On Friday, May 1, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., deputies contacted TRINITY HAYES during a traffic enforcement stop near 5 Mile Rd and the I-40.  During the stop, HAYES was found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest for VC14601.1(A)-Driving on a Suspended License. HAYES was also found to be in violation of H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia and H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  HAYS was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  HAYES was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

ERIC FARRIS, 58 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Friday, May 1, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., deputies contacted ERIC FARRIS during a subject check near W Broadway St and G Street.  During the check, FARRIS was found to be in violation of PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication.  FARRIS was taken to a nearby hospital for observation.  FARRIS was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

DOMINIC HERNANDEZ, 27 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 11:15 a.m., deputies contacted DOMINIC HERNANDEZ during a call for service reference disturbance.  During the investigation, DOMINIC HERNANDEZ was found to be in violation of PC422(A)-Criminal Threats and PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication.  HERNANDEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  HERNANDEZ was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ, 44 Years Old, Resident of Selma, CA
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 4:34 p.m., marine enforcement deputies contacted CLAUDIA HERNANDEZ during a boating enforcement stop near Thompson Bay on Lake Havasu.  During the stop, HERNANDEZ was found to be in violation of H&N655(B)-Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol.  HERNANDEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  HERNANDEZ was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

SYLVESTER ROBLES, 18 Years Old, Resident of Visalia, CA
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 7:02 p.m., marine enforcement deputies contacted SYLVESTER ROBLES near Contact Point reference retrieving his towed personal watercraft.  During the contact, ROBLES was found to be in violation of CVC23152(A)-Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and CVC23152(B)-DUI with a Blood Alcohol Content over .08%.  ROBLES was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  ROBLES was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

RUBEN CARRIEDO, 20 Years Old, Resident of Hanford, CA
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 7:32 p.m., marine enforcement deputies contacted RUBEN CARRIEDO who was a passenger involved in the above incident near Contact Point.  During the contact, CARRIEDO was found to be in violation of PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication.  CARRIEDO was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CARRIEDO was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

BONNIE COUCH, 69 Years Old, Resident of Big River, CA
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at approximately 3:31 p.m., deputies contacted BONNIE COUCH during a call for service near the 179000 block of Winton Trail in Big River. During the investigation, COUCH was found to be in violation of PC245(A)(1)-Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Not a Firearm), PC243(E)(1)-Battery on a Spouse/Ex-Spouse/ETC., PC273.65(A)-Violation of a Restraining Order, PC602-Trespassing and she also had an active warrant for her arrest for H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  COUCH was subsequently arrested and transported to the West Valley Detention Center for booking.  COUCH remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $66,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.

MELINDA HAGNER, 53 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at approximately 4:40 p.m., deputies contacted MELINDA HAGNER during a welfare check near the 1200 block of Riverview Lane.  During the check, HAGNER was found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest for PC273.5(A)-Spousal Abuse.  HAGNER was subsequently arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking.  HAGNER remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $100,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

EUGENE CAGG, 62 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at approximately 4:40 p.m., deputies contacted EUGENE CAGG during a welfare check near the 1200 block of Riverview Lane.  During the check, CAGG was found to be in violation of PC273.6(A)-Violation of a Domestic Violence Retraining Order.  CAGG was subsequently arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking.  CAGG remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $25,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

ROSS FLORES, 21 Years Old, Resident of Flagstaff, AZ
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at approximately 8:26 p.m., marine enforcement deputies contacted ROSS FLORES during a boating enforcement stop near Pirates Den in Earp.  During the stop, FLORES 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%.  FLORES was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  FLORES was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department 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 or text "REPORT" to the WE-TIP Hotline at (844) 909-3006.  You may also leave anonymous information online using the We-Tip website link at 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