Full Notification

Between October 12, 2026, and October 18, 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:


ROBERT CARRELL, 60 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Monday, October 12, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies contacted ROBERT CARRELL during a call for service near the 900 block of Front Street reference a disturbance.  During the investigation, CARRELL was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for PC290(B)-Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.  CARRELL was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CARRELL remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $60,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.

JOHN LUCAS, 37 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Monday, October 12, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., deputies contacted JOHN LUCAS during a traffic enforcement stop near Needles Hwy and River Rd.  During the stop, LUCAS was found to have an active warrant for his arrest for H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  LUCAS was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date.

NAJAH ZEINATY, 36 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Monday, October 12, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., deputies contacted NAJAH ZEINATY during a call for service near the 1700 block of J Street reference a disturbance.  During the investigation, ZEINATY was found to be in violation of PC243(E)(1)-Spousal Battery.  ZEINATY was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  ZEINATY remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $25,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.

HARLEY PERRY, 27 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at approximately 1:45 p.m., deputies contacted HARLEY PERRY during a search warrant near the 400 block of B Street.  During the investigation, PERRY was found to be in violation of PC666.1(A)(1)-Petty Theft with 2 or More Priors and PC1203.2-Violation of Probation.  PERRY was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  PERRY remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with no bail, awaiting a court hearing.

MEADOW ANDERSON, 25 Years Old, Resident of Big River, CA
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at approximately 1:55 p.m., deputies contacted MEADOW ANDERSON during a traffic enforcement stop near Del Rey Dr and Rio Mesa Dr.  During the stop, ANDERSON was found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest for H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  ANDERSON was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date.

AMANDA MAXWELL, 46 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 10:39 a.m., deputies along with San Bernardino County Probation officers contacted AMANDA MAXWELL during a probation check near the 500 block of Front Street.  During the check, MAXWELL was found to be in violation of H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  MAXWELL was subsequently arrested, issued a citation and released at the scene with a future court date. 

FOREST KUTSCHAT, 51 Years Old, Resident of Bullhead City, AZ
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 1:16 p.m., deputies contacted FOREST KUTSCHAT during a traffic enforcement stop near W Needles Hwy and P Street.  During the stop, KUTSCHAT was found to be in violation of CVC12500(A)-Driving Without a License.  KITSCHAT was subsequently arrested, issued a citation and released at the scene with a future court date. 

JUSTIN WILLIS, 40 Years Old, Resident of Big River, CA
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 2:03 p.m., deputies contacted JUSTIN WILLIS during a warrant service near the 7000 block of Kaniksu Trail in Big River.  During the service, WILLIS was found to have two outstanding felony warrants for his arrest for multiple firearms charges and multiple domestic violence charges.  WILLIS was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  WILLIS remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $80,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing.

GABRIEL RUSSELL, 36 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Friday, October 16, 2026, at approximately 12:34 a.m., deputies contacted GABRIEL RUSSELL during a bike check near Spruce Street and K Street.  During the investigation, RUSSELL was found to be in violation of CVC21200.5 -DUI on a Bicycle. RUSSELL was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  RUSSELL was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

JOHN JACKMAN, 65 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Friday, October 16, 2026, at approximately 8:07 a.m., deputies contacted JOHN JACKMAN during a warrant service near the 800 block of Vine Street.  During the service, JACKMAN was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for CVC12500(A)-Driving Without a License.  JACKMAN was subsequently arrested, issued a citation and released at the scene with a future court date. 

KYLE PITTS PERRY, 32 Years Old, Resident of Apple Valley, CA
On Friday, October 16, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies contacted KYLE PITTS PERRY during a traffic enforcement stop near the 1500 block of Front Street.  During the stop, PITTS PERRY was found to have three outstanding warrants for his arrest for H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia, H&S11350(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance and PC496D-Possession of a Stolen Vehicle.  PITTS PERRY was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  PITTS PERRY was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

VAZHON DURANT, 30 Years Old, Resident of Bullhead City, AZ
On Friday, October 16, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies contacted VAZHON DURANT during a traffic enforcement stop near the 1500 block of Front Street.  During the stop, DURANT was found to be in violation of H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia and PC529(A)(3)-False Impersonation of Another.  DURANT was also found to have an outstanding warrant for PC25850(A)-Carrying a Loaded Firearm and 3 warrants out of Riverside County for Violation of Post Release Community Supervision.  DURANT was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  DURANT remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with not bail awaiting a court hearing. 


MICHAEL GARLAND, 28 Years Old, Resident of Westminster, CA
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 11:10 a.m., deputies contacted MICHAEL GARLAND during a traffic enforcement stop near J Street and 3rd Street.  During the stop, GARLAND was found to be in violation of CVC14601.1(A)-Driving on a Suspended License.  GARLAND was subsequently arrested, issued a citation and released at the scene with a future court date. 

RYANN CONNOLLY, 42 Years Old, Resident of Vacaville, CA
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 3:41 p.m., officers from the California Highway Patrol contacted RYANN CONNOLLY during a traffic enforcement stop on the west bound I40 near mile marker 143.6.  During the stop, CONNOLLY was found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest for PC22810(G)(1)-Illegal Use of Tear Gas.  CONNOLLY was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CONNOLLY remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $5000.00 bail awaiting a court hearing. 

ARTHUR McCOY, 42 Years Old, Resident of Vacaville, CA
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 11:59 p.m., deputies contacted ARTHUR McCOY during an area check near 3rd Street and D Street.  During the investigation, McCOY was found to be in violation of PC273.5(A)-Spousal Abuse and PC591.5-Damaging a Communication Device.  McCOY was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  McCOY remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $100,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing. 

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