Big Bear Fire Department responded today to a fire in the Big Bear Village "L" on Cottage Lane. At 12:06 pm a fire call went out with 6 units of the Big Bear Fire Department responding immediately to a fire reported near the old Verizon building on Bartlett. The early reports were that a building, behind the Verizon building and Nottingham's Resort on cottage lane was on … [Read more...] about First Church-Christ Scientist Cottage Lane Involved in Fire
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Big Bear Lake Home Damaged by Fire
Big Bear Lake, CA - A residential structure fire was reported at approximately 2:45 p.m., Thursday, June 15, at Lakeview Drive and Lagunita Lane in Big Bear Lake. Upon arrival, fire crews observed the approximately 1,000 square foot, single-story, single family residence was fully charged with smoke and some flames visible from the exterior. Crews made entry through the front … [Read more...] about Big Bear Lake Home Damaged by Fire
Pursuit Ends in Big Bear With Use of Spike Strips
Big Bear, CA - On Thursday, June 1, at 1:20 a.m. deputies from the Yucaipa Police/Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a report of a violation of a domestic violence restraining order. The suspect was identified as 35 year old Leonard Gerra of Redlands. Gerra made comments to the victim causing the victim to believe he may attempt to harm or injure the victim. During the … [Read more...] about Pursuit Ends in Big Bear With Use of Spike Strips
Hiker rescued by Sheriff’s Aviation on the Pacific Crest Trail
Big Bear, CA - On Wednesday, May 31, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Sheriff's Volunteer Forces contacted the Aviation Unit regarding a hiker who activated a Personal Locater Beacon (PLB) on Pacific Crest Trail, near the North Fork area. The GPS coordinates from the activation showed the hiker, identified as Jared Lee Ewing, was approximately 6 miles south of Onyx Peak. 40 King … [Read more...] about Hiker rescued by Sheriff’s Aviation on the Pacific Crest Trail
Stolen Bronze Star Medal Recovered and Returned to Family of Korean War Vet
Big Bear, CA - In August, 2014, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of S. Winding Lane in Big Bear City and recovered stolen property that included a Bronze Star medal with a "V" Device. The Bronze Star had the name Dell Bender engraved on the back of it. The search warrant resulted in the arrest of multiple … [Read more...] about Stolen Bronze Star Medal Recovered and Returned to Family of Korean War Vet