DATE/TIME: Saturday, November 7, 2026, at approximately 8:14 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 245(A)(1) - Assault with a Deadly Weapon
LOCATION: Vidal Junction, Big River, CA
SUSPECT(S): Anthony Garcia, 34-years-old, Resident of Redlands
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Saturday, November 7, 2026, at approximately 8:14 a.m., deputies assigned to the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department responded to Vidal Junction regarding a report of an assault that just occurred.
When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered the suspect had fled the location in his vehicle prior to their arrival. During the investigation, deputies identified the suspect as Anthony Garcia. Deputies determined Garcia assaulted the victim causing multiple lacerations and bruising. The victim was treated by medical personnel for her injuries at the scene.
As deputies were leaving the location, they observed a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle traveling southbound on Highway 95. Deputies initiated a traffic enforcement stop and located Garcia inside of the vehicle. Anthony Garcia was subsequently arrested on the above-mentioned charges and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. Garcia was also found to have an active warrant for his arrest for CVC 12500(A) - Driving without a License. Garcia remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a bail amount of $45,000.00, awaiting a court hearing. This investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Deputy T. Gilbert 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 at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites.
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Refer: Deputy T. Gilbert
Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 102600336
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
