Big Bear, CA, September 8, 2016 - On August 17, 2016, Michael and Crystal Armstrong were contacted by deputies from the Central Patrol Station and instructed to evacuate their property due to the approaching Blue Cut fire. The fire at that time was not contained and was posing a direct threat to them. The victims adhered to the recommendation of the deputies and evacuated from … [Read more...] about Victims of Grand Theft During the Bluecut Fire Ask for the Public’s Assistance
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Arson Registrant Arrested Near Blue Cut Fire
Photo courtesy of Sean Lamb Big Bear, CA, September 6, 2016 - On Saturday, September 3, 2016, at approximately 9:23 am, the Union Pacific Railroad Police contacted a man sitting inside a parked vehicle trespassing on railroad property. The officer contacted the subject, later identified as Larry Missirilian, and discovered he was on active parole and was an arson registrant. … [Read more...] about Arson Registrant Arrested Near Blue Cut Fire
FRAUD ALERT – Bluecut Fire
Big Bear, CA, August 26, 2016 - The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has received reports from residents of a man calling claiming to represent CALFIRE. The caller is asking residents for donations to assist persons displaced by the recent Blue Cut Fire. The Sheriff’s Department has confirmed with CALFIRE that they are not soliciting for donations and encourage … [Read more...] about FRAUD ALERT – Bluecut Fire
Thieves Arrested in Bluecut Fire Evacuation Area
San Bernardino, CA, August 19, 2016 - On Thursday, August 18, at 7:00 a.m. deputies responded to a call of suspicious subjects at a home located within the Bluecut Fire evacuation area. Deputies arrived and made contact with Daniel Mervine, 27, of Jurupa, Natasha Rovinsky, 27, of Diamond Bar, and Trevor Sanchez, 29, of Riverside, who were attempting to leave the residence with … [Read more...] about Thieves Arrested in Bluecut Fire Evacuation Area
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Recognized As National Sheriff’s Department Of The Year
San Bernardino, CA, May 14, 2012, 8:00am - Four decades ago the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department began a working relationship with WeTip. The toll-free hotline allows citizens who have information about a crime to advise the authorities without having to reveal their identity. A recent memo released by Sheriff Rod Hoops says WeTip has recognized the San Bernardino … [Read more...] about San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Recognized As National Sheriff’s Department Of The Year