DATE/TIME: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: H&S 11378 - Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale
H&S 11379 - Transportation of a Controlled Substance
H&S 11352(A)-Transportation of a Controlled Substance for Sale
LOCATION: E Broadway Street and Smith Rd., Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): William Eichmann, 62-years-old, Resident of Bullhead City, AZ
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement stop near E Broadway Street and Smith Road, in the City of Needles.
During the investigation, deputies discovered the driver, identified as William Eichmann, was found to be in possession of narcotics intended for sale and transporting narcotics.
Eichmann was subsequently arrested on the above mentioned charges and was transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. This investigation is on-going.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Deputy R. Goff 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: https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
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Refer: Deputy R. Goff
Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212600569
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
