Full Notification

DATE/TIME: November 1, 2026, at approximately 9:46 a.m.

INCIDENT: CVC 2800.2(A) - Felony Evading Police
                   PC 148(A)(1) - Obstructing Police

LOCATION: W Needles Hwy., / North K Street, Needles

SUSPECT(S):  James West, 68-years-old, Resident of Bullhead City, AZ

VICTIM(S): State of California


SUMMARY: On Sunday, November 1, 2026, at approximately 9:46 a.m., deputies assigned to the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a green Ford F-250 near W Needles Hwy., and North K Street for vehicle code violations.  The driver failed to yield, initiating a vehicle pursuit that continued northbound across the Needles Bridge and into Arizona.

During the pursuit, the driver proceeded toward Hwy 95 before turning right on Laguna Road.  The driver continued to evade deputies driving through a busy church parking lot where pedestrians were present, creating a significant safety concern for members of the public.  The vehicle eventually stopped at the Fort Mohave Community Park in Mohave Valley, AZ.  

Following the stop, the driver refused to comply with deputies' commands. Deputies were ultimately able to safely remove the driver from the vehicle and take him into custody without further incident.  The driver was identified as James West, 68 years old, resident of Bullhead City, AZ. 

James West was placed under arrest on the above-mentioned charges and was transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking.  West remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on $60,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing. No pedestrians or other members of the public were injured during the pursuit.  The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department remains committed to protecting the safety of our communities and holding individuals accountable when their actions place the public at risk. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Deputy A. Perkins 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) 909-3096.  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 A. Perkins

Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department

Phone No. (760) 326-9200

Case No. 212600938

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