DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at approximately 9:19 p.m.
INCIDENT: H&S 11370.1(A) - Possession of a Controlled Substance While Armed, H&S 11379 - Transportation of a Controlled Substance, PC 21310 - Carrying an Unlawful Concealed Weapon-Dirk/Dagger, and PC 29800(A)(1) - Felon in Possession of a Firearm
LOCATION: D Street and Acoma Street, Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): Mike Innzunza, 54 Years Old, Resident of Fontana
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at approximately 9:19 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement stop for observed traffic violations near D Street and Acoma Street in the City of Needles.
During the subsequent investigation, deputies identified the passenger as Mike Inzunza, who was found to have a warrant out for his arrest for petty theft and shop lifting. Inzunza was also identified as being a felon and is subject to search terms. During the search, deputies located a controlled substance in Inzunza's possession, as well as an unlawful concealed weapon, identified as a dirk/dagger. Inzunza was also found to be in possession of a firearm while possessing and transporting the controlled substance.
INZUNZA was subsequently arrested on the above-mentioned charges and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. INZUNZA remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a bail amount of $100,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. This investigation is on-going.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Deputy J. Smith 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 J. Smith
Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212600708
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
