Big Bear, CA, December 27, 2016 - At this time of the year, Driving Under the Influence related accidents can be at the highest due to the extremely dangerous occurrence of drinking alcohol and getting behind the wheel. The Breakthrough Task Force strongly encourages individuals to celebrate safely, never drink and drive, and plan ahead before drinking alcohol. It is … [Read more...] about A Safe Holiday For All
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Homicide Investigation in Running Springs
Running Springs, CA, December 5, 2016 - On Friday, December 2, 2016, at approximately 9:06 p.m., deputies from the Twin Peaks Station responded to the 31000 block of Wagon Wheel Drive in Running Springs for a report of a man suffering from trauma to his upper torso. The man, later identified as John Eastwood, a 45 year old resident of Twin Peaks, was transported to a local … [Read more...] about Homicide Investigation in Running Springs
SBD County Sheriff Warns Public of Telephone Kidnapping Scams
San Bernardino County, CA, November 22, 2016 - The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Specialized Investigations Division would like to warn the public of telephone kidnapping scams. In a typical scenario, people receive a phone call from a person who says a family member is being held hostage, and the caller vows to hurt or kill the hostage unless the caller's … [Read more...] about SBD County Sheriff Warns Public of Telephone Kidnapping Scams
Distracted Driving is No Accident
Big Bear, CA, November 11, 2016 - Every year, thousands of people are seriously injured or killed statewide in vehicle collisions caused by distracted drivers. The unfortunate truth is distracted driving collisions are 100 percent preventable, because distracted driving is a choice. Though there are numerous distractions a driver must manage, cell phone use is the most … [Read more...] about Distracted Driving is No Accident
A Search Warrant Leads to Four Narcotics-Related Arrests
Sugarloaf, CA, November 7, 2016 - Following investigative leads of possible narcotics sales, the Multi-Enforcement Team and Patrol Deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station served a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Riverside Avenue in Sugarloaf shortly before 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. Suspects Gary Simrak, Erica Wilson, Jericho Redhawk, and … [Read more...] about A Search Warrant Leads to Four Narcotics-Related Arrests