Full Notification

Between October 5, 2026, and October 11, 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:

JONATHAN BENNETT, 33 Years Old, Resident of Kingman, AZ
On Monday, October 5, 2026, at approximately 7:10 p.m., deputies contacted JONATHAN BENNETT during a call for service near the 1200 block of 3rd Street reference a disturbance.  During the investigation, BENNETT was found to have 4 outstanding warrants for his arrest for several drug and weapon offenses.  BENNETT was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  BENNETT remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $70,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.

ARMANDO CENICEROS, 49 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 8:12 a.m., deputies contacted ARMANDO CENICEROS during a warrant service near the 200 block of Monterey Street.  During the investigation, CENICEROS was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance. During detainment, CENICEROS was also found to be in violation of H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance. CENICEROS was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CENICEROS was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

RONALD JONES, 69 Years Old, Resident of Havasu Lake, CA
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 10:11 a.m., deputies contacted RONALD JONES during a call for service reference a vandalism near the 148000 block of Flasher Rd in Havasu Lake.  During the investigation, JONES was found to be in violation of PC594(A)(2)-Felony Vandalism.  JONES was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  JONES remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $30,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing.

LEOBARDO LLANES PEREZ, 49 Years Old, Resident of Sinaloa, MX
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 3:18 p.m., deputies contacted LEOBARDO LLANES PEREZ during a traffic enforcement stop on the I40 WB and National Trails Hwy. During the stop, LLANES PEREZ was found to be in violation of CP496(A)-Possession of Known Stolen Property.  LLANES PEREZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  LLANES PEREZ remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $30,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing.

ELEXIS BONE, 37 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at approximately 11:51 a.m., deputies contacted ELEXIS BONE during a call for service near the 1600 block of Washington Street reference a disturbance.  During the investigation, BONE was found to be in violation of PC240-Assault on a Person and PC626.4(D)-Remaining on School Campus without Consent. BONE was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  BONE was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

MICHAEL FOWLER, 61 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, at approximately 3:34 a.m., deputies contacted MICHAEL FOWLER during a traffic enforcement stop near B Street and Acoma Street.  During the stop, FOWLER was found to have an out of county warrant for his arrest for PC243(E)(1)-Spousal Battery.  FOWLER was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  FOWLER remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $30,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing.
JESSICA BRANHAM, 24 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 1:24 a.m., deputies contacted JESSICA BRANHAM during a traffic enforcement stop near Needles Hwy and National Trails Hwy.  During the stop, BRANHAM was found to have 2 outstanding warrants for her arrest for PC3455-Violation of Post Release Community Supervision.  BRANHAM was also found to be in violation of H&S11350(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance and PC21810-Possession of Unlawful Metal Knuckles.  BRANHAM was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  BRANHAM remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with no bail, awaiting a court hearing.

JEREMY MEADOWS, 46 Years Old, Resident of Fort Mohave, AZ
On Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 1:24 a.m., deputies contacted JEREMY MEADOWS during a traffic enforcement stop near Needles Hwy and National Trails Hwy.  During the stop, MEADOWS was found to be in violation of PC21310-Possession of Unlawful Dirk/Dagger.  MEADOWS was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  MEADOWS remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $230,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing.

CHRISTIAN URIAS, 24 Years Old, Resident of Blythe, CA
On Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., officers from BNSF Police contacted CHRISTIAN URIAS during a reported train burglary on the train tracks in Needles.  During the stop, URIAS was found to be in violation of PC459(1st)-Burglary.  URIAS was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  URIAS remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $60,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing.

ELIAS NAOUM, 45 Years Old, Resident of Ridgecrest, CA
On Friday, October 9, 2026, at approximately 5:53 p.m., officers from the California Highway Patrol contacted ELIAS NAOUM during a traffic enforcement stop on the I40 west bound near mile marker 108.50.  During the stop, NAOUM was found to be in violation of CVC23152(A)-Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  NAOUM was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  NAOUM was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

DEWAYNE HALEY, 53 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, at approximately 1:01 p.m., deputies contacted DEWAYNE HALEY during a call for service reference a disturbance near the 1000 block of Front Street.  During the investigation, HALEY was found to have an outstating warrant for his arrest for H&S11550(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  HALEY was subsequently arrested and transported to a nearby hospital for a medical evaluation.  HALEY was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

SKYLER PILCHER, 40 Years Old, Resident of Apple Valley, CA
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m., deputies contacted SKYLER PILCHER during a felony traffic enforcement stop near the 3000 block of Needles Hwy due to the vehicle being reported stolen. During the stop, PILCHER was found to be in violation of CVC10851-Vehicle Theft.  PILCHER was subsequently arrested and transported to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation. PILCHER 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) 909-3096.  You may also leave anonymous information online using the We-Tip website link at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
 

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

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