San Bernardino County, CA, October 29, 2013 - Sheriff's deputies have served dozens of smoke shops and liquor stores throughout the county with a letter outlining the ban on selling synthetic drugs. Business owners are being given a chance to dispose of “spice” or “bath salts" legally and avoid criminal prosecution. During a recent sweep, five locations voluntarily surrendered … [Read more...] about Putting the Squeeze on Scooby Doo
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Sheriff’s Station Collects Prescription Drugs October 26
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 21, 2013 - This Saturday, October 26th is Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, and the Big Bear Sheriff's Station will be collecting your medications for disposal from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Last April, Americans turned in 371 tons of prescription drugs at over 5,800 sites across the country. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Station Collects Prescription Drugs October 26
Suspect Remains at Large in Burglary Case
Big Bear Lake, CA, October 4, 2013 - Shortly before 4:00 p.m. Thursday, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a reported burglary in progress on the 41000 block of Swan Drive in Big Bear Lake. Two male suspects were seen taking property from a vacation rental, loading the items into a green vehicle, and leaving the residence. Deputies found the green … [Read more...] about Suspect Remains at Large in Burglary Case
The 43rd Annual Oktoberfest Opens This Weekend
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 11, 2013 --- Southern California’s #1 rated Oktoberfest returns to the Big Bear Lake Convention Center with American’s Hero weekend. On Saturday, September 14 free admission will be offered to all past and present military and their immediate families, as well as firefighters and law enforcement. Opening festivities include a special tribute to … [Read more...] about The 43rd Annual Oktoberfest Opens This Weekend
“Suicide Prevention Week” Puts Spotlight on Local Interventions
Big Bear Lake, CA, September 6, 2013 - The 39th Annual National Suicide Prevention Week starts on Monday, and Lutheran Social Services is taking the opportunity to inform the public about the great strides being taken in prevention. Thanks to Prop. 63 -- the Mental Health Services Act passed by voters in 2004 -- California has invested in programs that prevent mental … [Read more...] about “Suicide Prevention Week” Puts Spotlight on Local Interventions