DATE/TIME: Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 1:26 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 273A(A) - Child Abuse / Neglect
LOCATION: 300 block of Cibola Street, Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): Daniel Staniforth, 39-years-old, Resident of Needles, CA
Stephanie Staniforth, 31-years-old, Resident of Needles, CA
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Friday, May 15, 2026, deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department responded to the 300 block of Cibola Street, reference a well check involving several children residing at the residence.
During the investigation, it was determined the children appeared to be unclean and in need of care. Deputies observed the residence and discovered conditions that posed significant health and safety concerns. The interior of the house was found to be extremely unsanitary, to include rotten food and bugs throughout the residence. Based on the totality of the circumstances and the condition of the residence, the two adult parents were arrested.
Daniel Staniforth and Stephanie Staniforth were both subsequently arrested on the above mention charges and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. Both Daniel Staniforth and Stephanie Staniforth remain in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a bail amount of $50,000.00 each, awaiting a court hearing.
Child Protective Services was notified and the four children were placed into temporary protective care. This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy K. Sutton 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 at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
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Refer: Deputy K. Sutton
Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212600432
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
