Deputies in Needles Arrest Woman After They Observe Her Attempting to Forcibly Take Victim's Wallet
DATE/TIME: Thursday, June 4, 2026, at approximately 8:48 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 211 - Robbery
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Warrant for H&S 11377(A) - Possession of a Controlled Substance
LOCATION: W. Broadway Street and G Street, Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): Yvette Stevens, 40-years-old, Resident of Needles, CA
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Thursday, June 4, 2026 at approximately 8:48 a.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department observed the suspect actively assaulting the victim near the intersection of W Broadway Street and G Street, in the City of Needles. Deputies immediately intervened and detained the suspect.
During the investigation, deputies determined the suspect, identified as Yvette Stevens, physically and verbally assaulted the victim while forcibly attempting to take the victim's wallet. The victim did not require medical treatment at the scene.
Stevens was arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for robbery along with a warrant for her arrest for H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance. Stevens remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a bail set at $50,000.00, pending a court hearing. This investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective J. Gregory 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: Detective J. Gregory
Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department
Phone No. 760-326-9200
Case No. 212600503
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363
Contact
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