Full Notification

Between October 26, 2026, and November 1, 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:

HARLEY CADEZ, 49 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at approximately 1:56 a.m., deputies contacted HARLEY CADERZ during a pedestrian check near 3rd Street and E Street.  During the check, CADEZ was found to have an active warrant for his arrest for PC484(A)-Petty Theft.  CADEZ was subsequently arrested, issued a citation and released at the scene with as future court date. 

MICHAEL JEWELL, 54 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at approximately 6:07 p.m., deputies contacted MICHAEL JEWELL during an assist with BNSF Railroad Police near E Broadway and the E I-40 on ramp. During the investigation, JEWELL was found to be in violation of CVC14601.1(A)-Driving on a Suspended License.  JEWELL was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with as future court date. 

ALBERTO HERMIDA, 39 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at approximately 10:12 p.m., deputies contacted ALBERTO HERMIDA during a pedestrian check near the 500 block of California Street.  During the investigation, HERMIDA was found to be in violation of PC148(A)(1)-Obstructing Police and was also found to have four outstanding warrants for PC422-Criminal Threats, PC602.5(A)-Unauthorized Entry of Dwelling, H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance and PC148(A)(1)-Obstructing Police.  HERMIDA was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  HERMIDA remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $25,000.00 bail awaiting a court hearing. 

CHRISTOPHER TREVINO, 41 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, October 29, 2026, at approximately 8:18 a.m., deputies contacted CHRISTOPHER TREVINO during a call for service near the 1500 block of Flip Mendez Road reference a man down.  During the investigation, TREVINO was found to be in violation of H&S11395(B)(1)-Possession of a Controlled Substance with 2 or More Priors.  TREVINO was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  TREVINO remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $30,000.00 bail awaiting a court hearing. 

KURTIS LEE, 60 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Friday, October 30, 2026, at approximately 7:01 a.m., deputies contacted KURTIS LEE during a traffic enforcement stop near North K Street and W Needles Hwy.  During the stop, Lee was found to have an outstanding warrant for CVC12500(A)-Driving Without a License.  LEE was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  LEE was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.  

SCOTT WARREN, 45 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Friday, October 30, 2026, at approximately 8:41 a.m., deputies contacted SCOTT WARREN during a traffic enforcement stop near 3rd Street and F Street.  During the stop, SCOTT was found to have an outstanding warrant for H&S11378-Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale and PC273A(B)-Child Abuse.  WARREN was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  WARREN remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $30,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

GIANNA LIGHTFOOT, 49 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Friday, October 30, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., deputies contacted GIANNA LIGHTFOOT during a pedestrian check near W Broadway Street and H Street.  During the check, LIGHTFOOT was found to have an outstanding warrant for CVC14601.1(A)-Driving on a Suspended License.  LIGHTFOOT was also found to be in violation of PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication, PC148(A)(1)-Obstruct Police Officer and H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.  LIGHTFOOT was subsequently arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking.  LIGHTFOOT remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $30,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

TIFFANY HARRIS, 41 Years Old, Resident of Fort Mohave, AZ
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, at approximately 12:39 a.m., deputies contacted TIFFANY HARRIS during a traffic enforcement stop near North K Street and W Needles Hwy.  During the stop HARRIS was found to be in violation of CVC23152(A)-Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and CVC23152(B)-DUI with a Blood Alcohol Content over .08%.  HARRIS was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  HARRIS was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

PAUL KOLACKI, 73 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Saturday, October 31, 2026, at approximately 9:31 p.m., deputies contacted PAUL KOLACKI during a follow up investigation near the 400 block of C Street.  During the investigation, KOLACKI was found to be in violation of PC290.012(A)-Failure to Update Annual Sex Registration.  KOLACKI was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. KOLACKI remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $30,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. 

JAMES WEST, 68 Years Old, Resident of Bullhead City, AZ
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, at approximately 10:16 a.m., deputies contacted JAMES WEST after a failure to yield near North K Street and W Needles Hwy which led deputies on a pursuit through Mohave Valley, AZ and eventually came to fruition near Fort Mohave Community Park.  During the stop, WEST was found to be in violation of CVC2800.2(A)-Evading Police and PC148(A)(1)-Obstructing Police.  WEST was subsequently arrested and transported to the High Desert Detention Center for booking.  WEST remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a bail amount of $60,000.00, 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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For non-emergencies, call the Sheriff’s Dispatch Center (909) 387- 8313. This number should be used to report a crime not in progress or to request a deputy.

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

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