Full Notification

Between June 15, 2026, and June 21, 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:

GREGORY WERSAL, 60 Years Old, Resident of San Juan, CA
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at approximately 8:10 p.m., deputies contacted GREGORY WERSAL during a traffic enforcement stop near Needles Hwy and U Street in the City of Needles.  During the stop, WERSAL was found to have a warrant out of Nevada County for CVC23153(A)-DUI Causing Bodily Injury. WERSAL was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  WERSAL remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $75,000.00, awaiting extradition to Nevada County.

BONNIE MARLBROUGH, 52 Years Old, Resident of Sutter, CA
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m., deputies contacted BONNIE MARLBROUGH during a call for service reference a subject disturbance near N Bridge Rd and North K Street. During the investigation, MARLBROUGH was found to be in violation of PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication. MARLBROUGH was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  MARLBROUGH was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

JOHN CROW, 63 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at approximately 11:03 p.m., deputies contacted JOHN CROW during a call for service reference a reported assault that just occurred in the 2000 block of Casa Linda Street. During the investigation, CROW was found to be in violation of PC242-Battery on a Person. CROW was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CROW was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

DAVID MIRANDA, 41 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 2:00 a.m., deputies contacted DAVID MIRANDA during a traffic enforcement stop near 3rd Street and G Street in the City of Needles.  During the stop, MIRANDA was found to be in violation of H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance and was also found to have an outstanding warrant for H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  MIRANDA was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  MIRANDA was later issued a citation on both charges and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

THOMAS CORNELIUS, 50 Years Old, Resident of Las Vegas, NV
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 2:56 a.m., California Highway Patrol Officers contacted THOMAS CORNELIUS near the westbound I40 and mile marker 149 in the City of Needles.  During the contact, CORNELIUS was found to be in violation of PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication.  CORNELIUS was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CORNELIUS was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

MALLORY RICH, 37 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 1:14 p.m., deputies contacted MALLORY RICH during a traffic enforcement stop near Needles Hwy and National Trails Hwy in the City of Needles.  During the stop, RICH was found to have an outstanding fugitive warrant out of Mohave County, AZ.  RICH was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. RICH remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with no bail awaiting extradition to Arizona.  

HOWARD PEACH, 48 Years Old, Resident of Havasu Lake, CA
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., deputies contacted HOWARD PEACH during a pedestrian stop near Willie Boy Trail and Havasu Lake Rd in Havasu Lake.  During the stop, PEACH was found to have an outstanding warrant for PC3455-Violation of Post Release Community Supervision.  PEACH was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. PEACH remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with no bail awaiting a court hearing.  

BRADFORD SCHAFFER, 47 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 9:02 p.m., deputies contacted BRADFORD SCHAFFER during a warrant service near the 600 block of Acoma Street in the City of Needles. During the service, SCHAFFER was found to have an outstanding warrant for CVC12500(A)-Driving Without a License. SCHAFFER was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 

JAMES RIPPLEY, 29 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., deputies contacted JAMES RIPPLEY during a traffic enforcement stop near Colorado Ct and G Street in the City of Needles.  During the stop, RIPPLEY was found to be in violation of PC496(A)-Possession of Stolen Property and CVC10851-Vehicle Theft.  RIPPLEY was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. RIPPLEY remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $30,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.  

AARON MONROE, 59 Years Old, Resident of Fresno, CA
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, at approximately 12:43 a.m., deputies contacted AARON MONROE during a call for service near the 900 block of Front Street in the City of Needles. During the contact, MONROE was found to be in violation of PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication.  MONROE was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  MONROE was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

BARTON SCHAFFER, 47 Years Old, Resident of Yuba City, CA
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, at approximately 8:33 a.m., deputies contacted BARTON SCHAFFER during a traffic enforcement stop near L Street and Walnut Street in the City of Needles. During the stop, SCHAFFER was found to be in violation of CVC14601(A)-Driving on a Suspended License and PC148.9(A)-Giving a False ID to a Police Officer. SCHAFFER was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  SCHAFFER was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ, 26 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, at approximately 7:55 p.m., deputies contacted ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ during a pedestrian stop near M Street and Chestnut St.  During the stop, MARTINEZ was found to have an outstanding warrant for PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication.  MARTINEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  MARTINEZ was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

VINCENT CAMPAGNA, 37 Years Old, Resident of Walnut, CA
On Friday, June 19, 2026, at approximately 1:14 a.m., deputies contacted VINCENT CAMPAGNA during a call for service reference, a disturbance near the 200 block of North K Street.  During the investigation, CAMPAGNA was found to be in violation of PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication.  CAMPAGNA was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CAMPAGNA was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 


RILEY CHAZEN, 23 Years Old, Resident of Costa Mesa, CA
On Friday, June 19, 2026, at approximately 4:33 p.m., deputies contacted RILEY CHAZEN during a marine enforcement stop near Pirates Den on the Colorado River.  During the stop, CHAZEN 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%.  CHAZEN was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CHAZEN was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

BRANDY JACOBO, 46 Years Old, Resident of Hesperia, CA
On Friday, June 19, 2026, at approximately 6:14 p.m., deputies contacted BRANDY JACOBO during a marine enforcement stop near Crazy Horse on Lake Havasu.  During the stop, JACOBO 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%.  JACOBO was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  JACOBO was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

CHRISTOPHER CATRON, 26 Years Old, Resident of Redlands, CA
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 2:48 p.m., deputies contacted CHRISTOPHER CATRON during a marine enforcement stop near Site 6 on Lake Havasu.  During the stop, CATRON 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%.  CATRON was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CATRON was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

MITCHELL FLUGGE, 27 Years Old, Resident of London, OH
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 2:35 p.m., officers from the California Highway Patrol contacted MITCHELL FLUGGE during a traffic enforcement stop on the east bound I40 near mile marker 97.  During the stop, FLUGGE was found to be in violation of CVC23152(G)-Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Drugs.  FLUGGE was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  FLUGGE was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

STEFANY PEREZ, 31 Years Old, Resident of Monterey Park, CA
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 6:02 p.m., deputies contacted STEFANY PEREZ during a marine enforcement stop near Park Moabi on the Colorado River.  During the stop, PEREZ 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%.  PEREZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  PEREZ was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

AIDEN SANCHEZ, 23 Years Old, Resident of Hesperia, CA
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 6:02 p.m., deputies contacted AIDEN SANCHEZ during a marine enforcement stop near Park Moabi on the Colorado River.  During the stop, SANCHEZ 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%.  SANCHEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  SANCHEZ was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

ISREAL GARCIA AGUILAR, 45 Years Old, Resident of Oceanside, CA
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 6:31 p.m., deputies contacted ISREAL GARCIA AGUILAR during a marine enforcement stop near Thompson Bay on Lake Havasu.  During the stop, GARCIA AGUILAR 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%.  GARCIA AGUILAR was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  GARCIA AGUILAR was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

ROBERT BARRAJAS, 29 Years Old, Resident of Anaheim, CA
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 7:48 p.m., deputies contacted ROBERT BARRAJAS during a marine enforcement stop near LA Paz Safety Center on the Colorado River.  During the stop, BARRAJAS 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%.  BARRAJAS was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  BARRAJAS was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

BRIAN ADAMS, 61 Years Old, Resident of Santee, CA
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m., deputies contacted BRIAN ADAMS during a marine enforcement stop near Beachcomber on Lake Havasu.  During the stop, ADAMS 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%.  ADAMS was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  ADAMS was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

LAURA TESTANI, 45 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, at approximately 10:35 p.m., deputies contacted LAURA TESTANI during a traffic enforcement stop near North K Street and Market Street in the City of Needles.  During the stop, TESTANI was found to be in violation of PC148(A)-Resisting a Police Officer.  TESTANI was subsequently arrested, issued a citation and released at a nearby hospital for evaluation with a future court date. 

CHARLES HUNGERFORD, 39 Years Old, Resident of Phoenix, AZ
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, at approximately 12:26 a.m., deputies contacted CHARLES HUNGERFORD during a traffic enforcement stop near I Street and Broadway Street in the City of Needles.  During the stop, HUNGERFORD was found to be in violation of CVC23152(A)-Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  HUNGERFORD was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  HUNGERFORD was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

ANDRES VEGA, 36 Years Old, Resident of Hesperia, CA
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, at approximately 1:07 p.m., deputies contacted ANDRES VEGA near Broadway and H Street while assisting BNSF railroad police.  During the investigation, VEGA was found to be in violation of PC459(2nd)-Burglary to the 2nd Degree, PC182(A)(1)-Conspiracy to Commit a Crime and PC466-Possession of Burglary tools.  VEGA was also found to have an outstanding warrant for CVC10851(A)-Vehicle Theft.  VEGA was subsequently arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking.  VEGA remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with no bail, awaiting a court hearing. 

CHRIS RENDON, 31 Years Old, Resident of Victorville, CA
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, at approximately 1:07 p.m., deputies contacted CHRIS RENDON near Broadway and H Street while assisting BNSF railroad police.  During the investigation, REDON was found to be in violation of PC459(2nd)-Burglary to the 2nd Degree, PC182(A)(1)-Conspiracy to Commit a Crime and PC466-Possession of Burglary tools.  RENDON was also found to have several outstanding traffic warrants for his arrest along with a warrant out of Los Angeles.  RENDON was subsequently arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking.  RENDON remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, awaiting a court hearing. 

MARIA DECORTEZ, 39 Years Old, Resident of Las Vegas, NV
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, at approximately 1:39 p.m., deputies contacted MARIA DECORTEZ during a marine enforcement stop near Thompson Bay on Lake Havasu.  During the stop, DECORTEZ 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%.  DECORTEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  DECORTEZ was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

ISRAEL ARAGON, 20 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Sunday, June 21, 2026, at approximately 5:55 p.m., deputies contacted ISRAEL ARAGON during a call for service reference a disturbance near the 1000 block of Lillyhill Dr.  During the investigation, ARAGON was found to be in violation of PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication.  ARAGON was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  ARAGON 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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For non-emergencies, call the Sheriff’s Dispatch Center (909) 387- 8313. This number should be used to report a crime not in progress or to request a deputy.

Refer: Jacob Gault, Captain
Colorado River Station
Phone No: (760) 326-9200

SHANNON DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department