Deputies Conduct Traffic Stop and Find Driver in Possession of Drugs for Sale
DATE/TIME: August 28, 2026, at about 11:22 p.m.
INCIDENT: H&S 11378 - Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale and H&S 11379 - Transportation of a Controlled Substance
LOCATION: Front St. and K St., Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): DANIEL EBERT, 40-year-old Resident of Bullhead City, AZ
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Friday, August 28, 2026, at about 11:22 p.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department conducted a traffic enforcement stop near Front Street and K Street, in the city of Needles.
During the stop, deputies discovered the driver, identified as Daniel Ebert, was found to be in possession of narcotics intended for sale and transporting narcotics. Ebert was also had three outstanding warrants for his arrest out of Riverside County for drug related and theft charges.
Ebert was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. This investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Deputy J. Aria 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. Aria
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
Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363
Contact
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