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Between November 2, 2026, and November 8, 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:

MARKUS BLEDSOE, 34 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Monday, November 2, 2026, at approximately 11:56 a.m., deputies contacted MARKUS BLEDSOE during a traffic enforcement stop near M Street and Needles Hwy.  During the stop, BLEDSOE was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for PC211-Robbery, PC236-False Imprisonment and PC273.5(A)-Spousal Abuse.  BLEDSOE was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  BLEDSOE remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $100,000.00 bail awaiting a court hearing. 

BOBBY TRESNER, 64 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Monday, November 2, 2026, at approximately 8:36 p.m., deputies contacted BOBBY TRESNER during a call for service near the 1700 block of Needles Hwy reference a disturbance.  During the investigation, TRESNER was found to be in violation of PC242-Battery on a Person.  TRESNER was subsequently arrested, issued a citation and released at the scene with a future court date. 

ANDRE CHAVEZ, 23 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 8:39 a.m., deputies contacted ANDRE CHAVEZ during a pedestrian check near J Street and Leonard Owensby Drive.  During the check, CHAVEZ was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for PC21510(B)-Possession of a Switchblade.  CHAVEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CHAVEZ was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

ANDREW HERNANDEZ, 32 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 1:49 p.m., deputies contacted ANDREW HERNANDEZ during a call for service near the 1500 block of J Street reference a suspicious person.  During the investigation, HERNANDEZ was found to be in violation of H&S11350(A)-Possession of a Narcotic Controlled Substance and H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  HERNANDEZ was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  HERNANDEZ was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

JAMES HENSLEE, 63 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at approximately 8:08 p.m., deputies contacted JAMES HENSLEE during a call for service near J Street and Front Street reference a disturbance.  During the investigation, HENSLEE was found to be in violation of PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication.  HENSLEE was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  HENSLEE was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date.

MOISES FARNEN, 44 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at approximately 7:14 a.m., deputies contacted MOISES FARNEN during a search warrant near the 700 block of Downey Street.  During the search, FARNEN was found to be in violation of PC311.11(A)-Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.  FARNEN was subsequently arrested and transported to the West Valley Detention Center for booking. FARNEN remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $30,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing. 

JOHANNA FISHER, 44 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Friday, November 6, 2026, at approximately 3:05 a.m., deputies contacted JOHANNA FISHER during a warrant service near the 700 block of 3rd Street.  During the investigation, FISHER was found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest for PC22210-Manufacture/Sell/Possess Leaded Cane.  FISHER was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  FISHER remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with no bail, awaiting a court hearing. 

JOSHUA CONAWAY, 44 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Friday, November 6, 2026, at approximately 11:19 a.m., deputies contacted JOSHUA CONAWAY during a warrant service near the 7000 block of Wenatchee Trail in Big River.  During the investigation, CONAWAY was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for PC290(B)-Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.  CONAWAY was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  CONAWAY remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $30,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing. 


KASANDRA HADDAD, 33 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Friday, November 6, 2026, at approximately 11:13 p.m., deputies contacted KASANDRA HADDAD during a traffic enforcement stop near J Street and Hospitality Lane.  During the stop, HADDAD was found to have an outstanding warrant for her arrest for CVC23152(A)-Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  HADDAD was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 


SHAWN GATES, 34 Years Old, Resident of Mohave Valley, AZ
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, at approximately 8:14 a.m., deputies contacted SHAWN GATES during a traffic enforcement stop near Hwy 95 S and State Hwy 62.  During the stop, GATES was found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest for H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance, H&S11550(A)- Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and H&S11364(A)-Possession of Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia.  GATES was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  GATES was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 


ANTHONY GARCIA, 34 Years Old, Resident of Redlands, CA
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, at approximately 8:14 a.m., deputies contacted ANTHONY GARCIA after a call for service reference an assault. Deputies conducted a traffic enforcement stop near Hwy 95 S and State Hwy 62 on the suspect’s vehicle.  During the stop, GARCIA was found to be in violation of PC245(A)(1)-Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Not a Firearm) and was also found to have a warrant for his arrest for CVC12500(A)-Driving without a License. GARCIA was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  GARCIA remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department on $45,000.00 bail, awaiting a court hearing. 


JOEL CAMERON, 41 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, at approximately 11:43 p.m., deputies contacted JOEL CAMERON during a pedestrian check near B Street and Cibola Street.  During the contact, CAMERON was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for H&S11377(A)-Possession of a Controlled Substance.  CAMERON was subsequently arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene with a future court date. 


JOSE GURRERO, 54 Years Old, Resident of Needles, CA
On Sunday, November 8, 2026, at approximately 6:32 p.m., deputies contacted JOSE GURRERO during a call for service reference a disturbance. During the investigation, GURRERO was found to be in violation of PC647(F)-Disorderly Conduct-Public Intoxication.  GURRERO was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. GURRERO was later issued a citation and released from the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with a future court date. 

ZACHARY DENNIS, 32 Years Old, Resident of Bullhead City, AZ
On Sunday, November 8, 2026, at approximately 7:03 p.m., deputies contacted ZACHARY DENNIS during a traffic enforcement stop near W Needles Hwy and O Street.  During the stop, DENNIS was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest out of Maricopa County for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material.  DENNIS was subsequently arrested and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking.  DENNIS remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department with no bail, awaiting extradition. 

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