San Bernardino, CA, December 21, 2012 - The Board of Supervisors has unanimously appointed Assistant Sheriff John McMahon to fill the unexpired term of Sheriff Rod Hoops, who plans to retire on December 31. The appointment was supported by the county’s police chiefs and other law enforcement leaders, officials from communities that contract … [Read more...]
County Gets Tougher On Impaired Drivers
Posted on 12/17/2012 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA December 17, 2012 - In 2010, there were 221 deaths and 11,764 serious injuries as a result of DUI crashes in the County. The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has started a Special DUI Prosecution Program, thanks to a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. The $230,000 grant will fund a Vertical … [Read more...]
Sheriff Rod Hoops Announces Retirement
Posted on 11/15/2012 Written by
San Bernardino, CA, November 15, 2012, 6am - San Bernardino County Sheriff Rod Hoops will retire on December 31st. His 34 year career in law enforcement with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department started in 1978. Hoops released a statement that says he has accepted a post as an Executive Fellow with the Police Foundation in Washington, … [Read more...]
Dead Man Identified After Officer Involved Shooting
Posted on 11/13/2012 Written by
[UPDATE] - The man killed in the officer involved shooting was 56 year-old David Andrew Gaston. [ORIGINAL STORY] - Valley of Enchantment, CA, November 13, 2012, 8am - Sheriff’s Deputies from the Twin Peaks station were called to assist the fire department at a residential fire Monday at about 10am. While responding to the home on Redwood Way … [Read more...]
“Headlight” Signs To Be Removed From Highway 18
Posted on 11/12/2012 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, November 12, 2012 - The “Daytime headlight section” signs recently installed on State Route 18 are being removed. A Caltrans spokesperson stated that although some mountain residents would like to see the signs remain in place, others have concerns about the cost of a citation and the impact on visitors who might not know … [Read more...]
Arrests And Recovery Of Stolen Property
Posted on 10/26/2012 Written by
Big Bear City, CA, October 26, 2012, 6am - Following investigative leads, deputies and detectives from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station executed a search warrant at a residence on the 300 block of Grenfall in Big Bear City on October 23rd. The search ultimately led to the recovery of property valued at approximately $12,000, which included a … [Read more...]
Big Bear Lake Vehicle Break-Ins
Posted on 10/22/2012 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 22, 2012, 1pm - Three Suspects have been arrested for Possession of Stolen Property from numerous vehicle break-ins in Big Bear Lake. On October 19th, the Big Bear Sheriff's Station got a report of a vehicle break-in on Crane Drive. During their investigation, deputies discovered thefts from seven additional cars. All … [Read more...]
Emergency Services Day
Posted on 10/11/2012 Written by
Running Springs, CA, October 11, 2012, 6am - The Running Springs Fire Department and CHP will team up with other Emergency Services agencies to host “Emergency Services Day” for community residents and guests on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 10am until 2pm. Emergency equipment displays and demonstrations will take place along Hilltop … [Read more...]
SR-18 Accident Victim Identified
Posted on 10/02/2012 Written by
Skyforest, CA, October 2, 2012, 11:00am - The man who was killed in a motorcycle accident near Skyforest on Highway 18 has been identified. According to the San Bernardino County Coroner, last Friday evening, when CHP officers arrived on scene they found 55 year old Martin Harding of Running Springs with upper and lower body trauma. He was … [Read more...]
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Posted on 09/28/2012 Written by
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 28, 2012, noon - The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Big Bear … [Read more...]
