DATE/TIME: Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximatley 6:22 p.m.
INCIDENT: NON-INJURY BOAT COLLISION / BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
LOCATION: Colorado River, Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): Coy Cameron, 24-years-old, Prescott, AZ
VICTIM(S): STATE OF CALIFORNIA
SUMMARY: On Friday, May 15, 2026, at approximately 6:22 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station Marine Enforcement Unit responded to a single-vessel non-injury collision near the 3700 Block of Dead End Road in Needles on the Colorado River.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a vessel had collided with the California shoreline. Deputies identified Coy Cameron as the operator of the vessel. During the investigation, deputies determined Cameron was operating the vessel while under the influence of alcohol.
Coy Cameron was subsequently arrested on the above mentioned charges and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. Cameron was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a future court date. This case is on-going.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy W. Poe or Deputy J. Dean 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 W. Poe or Deputy J. Dean
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. 909-326-9200
Case No. 252600022 / 252600023
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
