Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at approximately 6:11PM, deputies conducted a traffic stop near Maple Lane and Big Bear Boulevard. During the stop, the driver, 44-year-old Gregory Thomas of Sugarloaf, exhibited signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine and … [Read more...] about Local Arrest on Drug Charges Under Proposition 36
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Jury Convicts Justin Wayne Halstenberg of Starting the Line Fire
KBHR - Big Bear News - San Bernardino CA - A jury in San Bernardino County has convicted Justin Wayne Halstenberg, a Norco resident, of starting the Line Fire in Highland last year. The fire burned 44,000 acres and injured six firefighters. Halstenberg, 35, was found guilty on seven counts related to the Line Fire and two additional counts for another blaze. Charges include … [Read more...] about Jury Convicts Justin Wayne Halstenberg of Starting the Line Fire
Remains Found Near Cactus Flats Identified as Missing Person, Carlos Baltazar
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - Today, March 11, 2025, the San Bernardino County Coroner’s office released the name of the deceased whose remains were found in the area of Cactus Flats on October 26, 2024 and positively identified on February 22, 2025, to be those of 39-year-old Carlos Baltazar, a resident of La Puente. The determination was made utilizing DNA. The … [Read more...] about Remains Found Near Cactus Flats Identified as Missing Person, Carlos Baltazar
Death Investigation Begins after Human Remains are Located North of Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - On Saturday, October 26, 2024, at about 3:03 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff Department deputies responded to a report of a found human skull at Smarts Rancho Road, North of Cactus Flats, and North of Big Bear. The reporting party was hunting in the area when he found the remains. Deputies responded to the scene and confirmed the skull to be … [Read more...] about Death Investigation Begins after Human Remains are Located North of Big Bear
Man Arrested for Assaulting Woman During a Robbery in Big Bear Lake
Big Bear News - Big Bear Lake, CA - On Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 3:09 PM, deputies were flagged down by a female who appeared to be bleeding from her face. The woman was clearly injured and had been assaulted and robbed by a man she knew to be Robert Puffer, a 61-year old transient of Big Bear Lake. The female victim gave a description of the suspect to deputies. The … [Read more...] about Man Arrested for Assaulting Woman During a Robbery in Big Bear Lake