*********************** UPDATE **************************Updated on August 4, 2026, 9:50 a.m., Big Bear News - Fawnskin, CA - On Monday August 3, 2026, after an extensive search, Brian Schofield was found deceased near his campsite. A preliminary investigation indicates there are no signs of foul play surrounding the circumstances of his death. The Big Bear Station would … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Big Bear Sheriff Deputies Request the Public’s Assistance in Locating Man Reported Missing While Camping in Fawnskin
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Help Needed to Locate Missing Person – Eric Smith
On Monday, June 27, 2022, at about 9:00 p.m., Eric Smith was reported missing by his family. Smith was last seen on June 27, 2022, at about 11:00 a.m., when he walked away from his residence located near the 400 block of Wagon Wheel Way in Big Bear City. Smith is considered a critical missing person, as he has recently displayed cognitive difficulties. Smith is … [Read more...] about Help Needed to Locate Missing Person – Eric Smith
Missing Person Valentina Laura Jackson: FOUND
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - UPDATE: Missing Person Valentina Jackson has been returned safely to her home in Big Bear. Big Bear Sherriff's Station thanks everyone who assisted in her safe return. Valentina Jackson was last seen on Tuesday, 12/22/2020, at about 1:00 a.m. in the Big Bear area. She was last seen wearing unknown colored sweat pants and a sweatshirt. … [Read more...] about Missing Person Valentina Laura Jackson: FOUND
Missing Hiker Gary Grine Found!
Big Bear, CA, August 13th, 2016 - UPDATE - MISSING HIKER GARY GRINE LOCATED (08/13/16 @ 1:00 P.M.): Missing Hiker Gary Grine was located earlier today. Grine sustained minor injuries overnight in rugged terrain. At approximately 11:15 a.m. today, Grine was able to flag down a group of off-roaders, who called in Grine's general location to Sheriff's Dispatch. With the … [Read more...] about Missing Hiker Gary Grine Found!
Woman’s Body Found in Lake Could be Missing Person
Big Bear Lake, CA January 8, 2015 - According to Cindy Bachman, Public Information Officer for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the body of a woman was found in the frozen waters of the South Shore area of Big Bear Lake today. Authorities are in the recovery process awaiting the arrival of the San Bernardino Coroner to identify the body. Ms. Bachman tells … [Read more...] about Woman’s Body Found in Lake Could be Missing Person