UPDATE - June 1, 2016 - The driver and front passenger involved in the fatal traffic collision that occurred on May 29, 2016 at approximately 3:35 a.m. near the intersection of Big Bear Blvd. and Lark Road in Big Bear Lake have been identified. The driver, Hermelinda Celis-Juarez, a 44-year- old resident of Big Bear Lake, remains in critical condition on life support. The front … [Read more...] about Early Morning Traffic Collision Takes Two Lives
Big Bear Sheriff's Station
Murder Suspect Arrested
Big Bear City, CA, May 18, 2016 - On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at approximately 2:05 p.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to the report of a stabbing in the area of the 2100 block of E. State Lane. Upon arrival, deputies located the victim who was suffering from apparent stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he was … [Read more...] about Murder Suspect Arrested
Stolen Property and Methamphetamine Recovered During Search Warrant
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 21, 2016 - On Wednesday, April 20, at approximately 3:00 p.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station Multi Enforcement Team served a search warrant at the residence of Scott Payne in Big Bear Lake. During the search, deputies recovered stolen property, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and other evidence consistent with the sale of … [Read more...] about Stolen Property and Methamphetamine Recovered During Search Warrant
Update: Man Fatally Shot Outside Big Bear Nightclub
UPDATE: April 12, 2016 7:30 p.m. SUSPECT: Frank Popovich, 53 years old, resident of Big Bear VICTIM: James Clark, 42 years old, resident of Big Bear Investigators have been working throughout the day conducting interviews and collecting evidence related to the homicide investigation. They have determined that Clark and Popovich were acquaintances and were involved in a fight … [Read more...] about Update: Man Fatally Shot Outside Big Bear Nightclub
Fatal Fall from Bridge Near Big Bear Dam
Big Bear Lake, CA, April 7, 2016 - At approximately 11:15 p.m. on April 6, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station responded to assist Big Bear Fire Department with a subject who reportedly fell from the structure of the Highway 18 bridge near Big Bear Dam. The victim, identified as 27-year-old Craig Cowie, a resident of Sugarloaf, was hiking with friends in the ravine … [Read more...] about Fatal Fall from Bridge Near Big Bear Dam