DATE/TIME: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at approximately 2:54 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 236 - False Imprisonment
LOCATION: 156000 Block of Black Meadows Rd., Earp, CA
SUSPECT(S): Gary Dodd, 57-years-old, Resident of Chandler, AZ
VICTIM(S): CONFIDENTIAL
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at approximately 2:54 a.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department responded to a call for service regarding a possible domestic disturbance near the 156000 block of Black Meadows Road in Earp, CA.
Upon arrival, deputies learned the suspect, identified as Gary Dodd, had made several threats and refused to allow the victim to leave the residence. Deputies established a perimeter and made multiple attempts to communicate with Dodd. After several attempts, a deputy on scene was able to successfully negotiate with Dodd, which ultimately lead to the victim's safe release from the residence. Dodd eventually complied, exited the residence with the victim, and was taken into custody without further incident.
Following the investigation, Gary Dodd was subsequently arrested for PC 236 - False Imprisonment and transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking. Dodd remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, on $30,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Deputy M. Yanez 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 M. Yanez
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. 760-326-9200
Case No. 102600214
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
