Sugarloaf Woman Faces Child Endangerment Charge
Deputies Find Three Unattended Juveniles in Locked Residence
November 6, 2009

A report of unsupervised juveniles screaming inside a residence in the 100 block of San Bernardino Avenue in Sugarloaf brought a response from deputies at the Big Bear Sheriff's Station. Eventually the call led to the arrest of a 24-year-old woman on child endangerment charges.
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Camp Cedar Falls Murder Suspect Held On Million Dollar Bail (Update 4)
Enters Plea of Not Guilty to All Charges
November 5, 2009

The 30-year-old man accused of shooting and killing a 60-year-old maid at Camp Cedar Falls in the Angelus Oaks area is being held on $1 million bail.
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Carbonell Sentenced for Killing Co-worker with Machete
Palmdale Man Gets 26 Years to Life
November 3, 2009

Orlando Carbonell, 46, will serve 26 years to life after being found guilty a second time for killing his co-worker with a machete and leaving his body at Silverwood Lake.
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Motorcyclist Severely Injured in Big Bear Accident
Patient Flown to Loma Linda University Medical Center
October 28, 2009

The Sheriff's Department's Major Accident Investigation Team is reviewing the events that led to severe injuries to a Big Bear City motorcyclist — James Dunigan, 25.
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Lake Arrowhead Pharmacist Arrested on Drug Charges
Ongoing Drug Trafficking Investigation
October 23, 2009

The owner of a Lake Arrowhead pharmacy has been arrested as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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Judge Dismisses Extortion Charge (Update 13)
Three Trials of Former Deputy Ended in Mistrials
October 17, 2009

Judge Duke Rouse has dismissed the extortion count against former San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy John Thomas Laurent, 31.
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Competency Hearing of Former Most Wanted Suspect Postponed
Criminal Proceedings Suspended Against Thomas Joseph Murphy
October 16, 2009

A mental competency hearing to confirm the filing by the medical commission Thomas Joseph Murphy, 41, has been delayed until Friday, October 30.
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High Tech Device Spots 59 Stolen Cars
Automated License Plate Readers Used in San Bernardino
October 9, 2009

Four camera equipped police cars in San Bernardino are being used to spot stolen vehicles and the high tech device being utilized has identified 59 such vehicles.
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DUI Suspect Faces Murder Charges
Pre-Preliminary Hearing Today in Superior Court
October 8, 2009

A pre-preliminary hearing is set for 8:30 a.m. today, October 8, in San Bernardino County Superior Court for the driver of a 1995 Saturn that was involved in a double fatality accident in February 2008.
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US-Egypt Cyber 'Phishing' Ring Involves County Residents
FBI Announces Arrests in Operation Phish Phry
October 8, 2009

Several San Bernardino County and Inland Empire residents have been arrested in what the FBI is calling the largest number of defendants ever charged in a cyber crime case.
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Alleged Skinhead Found Hanging in Jail Cell
September 29, 2009

San Bernardino County Sheriff's officials have identified the inmate found hanging in his jail cell as Raymond Michael Williams, 35, an alleged skinhead.
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Court Appoints Attorney for Cold Case Murder Suspect (Update 4)
Body Uncovered in Cedarpines Park Two Years Ago
September 28, 2009

Mark Lee Christian, the murder suspect in the May 3, 2007 cold case, involving a body buried in Cedarpines Park, will be defended by a deputy public defender.
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Local Resident Victim of Advance Fee Fraud
Call from Jamaica Claims Woman Won Cash Prize
September 18, 2009

An unidentified Cedarpines Park woman is the latest victim of an advance fee fraud after she was led to believe she had won $1.5 million.
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ACORN Tape Scandal Gets Feds Involved
Controversial Hidden-Camera Video Shot in San Bernardino
September 16, 2009

The controversial hidden-camera video, shot in the San Bernardino offices of ACORN, has been aired on several Internet sites and shown on Fox News. The tape has also caught the attention of the federal government.
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Four DUI Suspects Arrested During Checkpoint (Update)
CHP Operation Funded by Office of Traffic Safety
September 9, 2009

Four individuals were arrested during a Sobriety/Drivers License Checkpoint Sunday night in Running Springs on Highway 18 at Hunsaker Way.
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Highway 18 Staged Collision Leads to 3 Arrests
Emergency Personnel Responded to Over-the-Side Incident
September 6, 2009

An alleged staged collision of Highway 18 in the Cactus Flats area near Big Bear City has led to the arrest of three individuals.
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Parolee Accepts Plea Bargain on Firearm Possession Count
William Poe Arrested During Parole Sweep
September 4, 2009

A Crestline parolee — William Robert Poe, 60 — has accepted a plea bargain of one count of felony gun charges. He will be sentenced September 30. He is currently in custody at West Valley Detention Center.
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Police Seek Driver Of Hit-And-Run Flatbed Truck
Motorist Remains In Serious Condition
September 3, 2009

A 55-year-old Crestline businessman—Terry Pickinpaugh—remains in serious condition today following a hit-and-run accident on Monday on Highway 18. Police seek clues to the identity of the flatbed truck reportedly involved in the incident.
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My Car is Absent Without Official Leave, SIR!
Soldier Reports Missing Vehicle After Boot Camp
August 28, 2009

A young man, fresh out of Army Basic Combat Training (boot camp), returned to his Cedar Glen residence only to discover his 2001 silver Mitsubishi Eclipse was absent without official leave (AWOL).
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French Valley Teenagers Found in San Bernardino (Update)
Alexis Bailey and Julianne Buzzelli Missing For A Week
August 28, 2009

Two teenage girls who disappeared from a French Valley home last Friday night — Julianne Buzzelli, 16, and Alexis Bailey, 15 — have been found safe in a San Bernardino apartment complex.
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Former Deputy Faces Third Extortion Trial
John Thomas Laurent in Court Today
August 27, 2009

Former San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy John Laurent returns to court today, August 27, for a readiness calendar hearing in preparation of his third trial for extortion.
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Million Dollar-Plus Pot Bust In National Forest
Agents Seize 4,920 Plants In Pre-Dawn Raid
August 26, 2009

A pre-dawn raid by narcotics agents of a grow located between Crestline and Silverwood Lake in the San Bernardino National Forest collected 4,920 mature marijuana plants.
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Missing Man Found Alive (Update)
Joel Fischer Missing Since Monday, August 24
August 26, 2009

A 30-year-old man identified as Joel Fischer, missing from the Sugarloaf area since Monday, August 24, has been found alive.
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Woman Dies After Being Ejected From Vehicle
Crash Closes Highway 138 Near Silverwood Lake
August 24, 2009

A two-vehicle crash on Highway 138 near Silverwood Lake turned deadly Sunday night when an 84-year-old woman was ejected. She has been identified as Maria Sanchez of Hesperia.
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Fire Destroys Twin Peaks Residence (Update)
One Smoke Inhalation Victim Treated
August 23, 2009

A house fire in the vicinity of Rose Lane and Alpine Lane in Twin Peaks about 1:25 p.m. yesterday resulted in two minor injuries and destroyed the residential unit.
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Attempted Murder-Kidnap Suspect Arraigned
Kevin Eugene Carpenter Faces Six Felony Counts
August 21, 2009

The 29-year-old man suspected of attempted murder and kidnapping of his family has been arraigned on six felony counts.
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Eight Arrests By County Probation In Mountain Communities
Guns and Drugs Also Seized
August 21, 2009

Eight people were arrested during a County Probation Department sweep in mountain communities from Green Valley Lake to Valley of Enchantment.
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Court Appearance Set for Manslaughter Suspect
Allegedly Drove Vehicle That Killed James Mainer
August 20, 2009

The woman charged with driving the black Mercedes SUV that struck and killed 61-year-old James Mainer a year ago returns to court today, August 20, for a pre-trial hearing.
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Teen Reports Rape By Unknown Suspect
Detectives Seeking Asian Male
August 19, 2009

A 15-year-old girl reported she was raped and forced to perform oral copulation on an unknown Asian male late Monday night. The scene of the alleged incident is not known at this time.
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Arrests Made In Lake Arrowhead Attempted Murder (Update 2)
August 16, 2009

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and emergency personnel responded about midnight to an apparent attempted murder in Lake Arrowhead. Three arrests have been made.
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Supervisors Request Probe of County Fire Officials (Update 2)
District Attorney Requested To Conduct Investigation
August 14, 2009

Two San Bernardino County Supervisors — Gary Ovitt and Josie Gonzales — have asked the District Attorney to probe allegations of impropriety by County Fire personnel.
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Chief William Bratton - The Other L.A. Connection
Spent First Day on the Job in Lake Arrowhead
August 6, 2009

Los Angeles Police Chief, William Bratton, who announced his resignation effective October 31, has a connection with the other L.A. - Lake Arrowhead.
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Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Extended
No Delay in Patient ID Program
August 5, 2009

San Bernardino County Supervisors have extended the moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries until June 19, 2010, to allow county staff to develop guidelines for the distribution points.
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Solo Jeep Accident Causes Minor Injuries
Occurred on Highway 18 Near Pali Mountain
August 3, 2009

An unidentified Running Springs resident was involved in a solo vehicle accident on Highway 18, near Pali Mountain, on Sunday that caused minor injuries.
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Caught On Tape Burglar Pleads Guilty (Update 2)
Sentencing Set for Monday, August 24
August 1, 2009

The 19-year-old man caught on tape stealing coin jars from a Lake Arrowhead residence has entered a guilty plea and will be sentenced Monday, August 24.
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High Risk Sex Offender Sought by Police
Parolee at Large -- Randall Craig Thompson
July 30, 2009

A high risk sex offender — Randall Craig Thompson — is being sought by the Highland Police Department. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
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Strong Armed Robbery Suspect Released From Jail
Joel Curtis Eastwood from Running Springs Arrested
July 23, 2009

A 45-year-old Running Springs man has been released from jail on $200,000 bail after he allegedly assaulted and robbed a man in Valley of Enchantment.
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Mistrial Declared Again In Extortion Case (Update 10)
Next Trial Date for Former Deputy Now August 31
July 21, 2009

The jury in the extortion trial of former Sheriff's Deputy John Thomas Laurent, 31, reached an impasse and a second mistrial was declared.
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One Indoor Grow Suspect Pleads Guilty
Case Dismissed Against Tiffany Chandler
July 21, 2009

Three indoor grow suspects returned to Big Bear Superior Court yesterday, July 20. One entered a plea of guilty, one had the case dismissed and one returns to court tomorrow.
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LAFCO Nixes Merger of Water Agencies
San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District Remains Independent
July 16, 2009

Third District Supervisor Neil Derry, sitting as a member of the San Bernardino County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), made the successful motion yesterday to nix the merger of two water agencies.
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Arson Suspected in San Moritz Restroom Fire
Investigators Seeking Information About Incident
July 15, 2009

The smell of smoke outside the restrooms at the San Moritz ball fields in Crestline was still evident a day after vandals torched the building.
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Tire Failure Leads to I-15 Fatality
61-Year-old Passenger Killed Aftert Pickup Overturns
July 13, 2009

A 61-year-old man from El Salvador died Sunday after the 1995 Chevrolet Silverado pickup overturned when a tire blew on I-15 near Cleghorn Road, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Abandoned Golf Cart Impounded
Located On Trail Near Silverwood Lake
July 12, 2009

An abandoned EZ GO golf cart found several days ago on a trail near Silverwood Lake has been impounded by Twin Peaks deputies until the rightful owner can be located.
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Marijuana Eradication Operation in Waterman Canyon
Major Grow Raided by Drug Officials
July 10, 2009

Commuters going down Highway 18 yesterday morning about 5 a.m. encountered the staging area for a marijuana eradication team just minutes before they raided a pot farm in the Waterman Canyon area.
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MOST WANTED: Murphy Back In Court Tomorrow (Update 4) *06
Pre-Preliminary Hearing on False Imprisonment Charges
July 6, 2009

Thomas Joseph Murphy returns to court tomorrow, July 7, to face seven felony counts filed by the San Bernardino County District Attorney's office including four counts of false imprisonment.
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Probation Operation Results in 18 Arrests
Multi-Agency Operation in Big Bear
June 30, 2009

A multi-agency high risk offender operation in Big Bear this past weekend resulted in a total of 18 arrests.
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Death Investigation of Lodge Guest Underway
San Clement Man Found With Upper Body Trauma
June 26, 2009

The San Bernardino County Coroner is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a 48-year-old San Clemente man whose body was found in the 40000 block of Lakeview Drive in Big Bear Lake.
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MOST WANTED: Murphy In Custody After Chase (Update 2) This one!
June 25, 2009

The capture of the Mountain's Most Wanted suspect — Thomas Joseph Murphy — didn't come easily for authorities in Orange County yesterday. It involved a high speed chase, a crash destroying several vehicles and a foot pursuit.
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MOST WANTED: Murphy In Custody After Chase (Update 2)
June 25, 2009

The capture of the Mountain's Most Wanted suspect — Thomas Joesph Murphy — didn't come easy for authorities in Orange County yesterday. It involved a high speed chase, a crash destroying several vehicle and a foot pursuit.
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Medical Marijuana Cards On The Way (Update 2)
Final Reading of Ordinance July 14
June 23, 2009

San Bernardino County medical marijuana cards may be available by Monday, August 17. Supervisors are expected to approve the authorizing ordinance July 14.
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Structure Fire Remains Under Investigation
Mt. Verdi Road in Big Bear City
June 23, 2009

The investigation into the early morning fire that destroyed a single-family dwelling in the 1100 block of Mt. Verdi Road in Big Bear City is continuing.
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Men Assaulted With Beer Bottle and Shovel
Suspects Leave Arrowbear Heading Towards Running Springs
June 23, 2009

Two men were assaulted while filling their work vehicle with fuel at an Arrowbear gas station. One was struck by a beer bottle and the other by a shovel.
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Criminal Complaint Filed Against Rimforest DUI Suspect
Daniel Guderjohn Palmer Faces Murder Charge
June 18, 2009

The San Bernardino County District Attorney has filed murder charges against the driver of a truck that struck and killed a San Bernardino motorcyclist.
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Search Warrant Leds To Drug Related Arrests
Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia Found
June 16, 2009

A search warrant for a Crestline residence, by the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station's Major Enforcement Team (MET), led to the arrest of, and charges against, two individuals on possession of a controlled substance for sale.
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Homicide Victim Found In Cajon Pass Area Identified (Update)
Body Of Ontario Man Located On Cajon Boulevard
June 15, 2009

The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner has identified the body of a male homicide victim found in the Cajon Pass area of Devore, early Saturday morning.
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Michael Vincent Gidney In Custody (Update 2)
Incarcerated at Central Detention Center
June 11, 2009

Michael Vincent Gidney, 31, wanted on a no bail warrant, remains in custody at the Central Detention Center (CDC) after surrendering to Sheriff's deputies.
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Harassment Suspect Released From Custody
Oliver Mark Doyon Accused of Violating A Restraining Order
June 10, 2009

Oliver Mark Doyan, 34, has been released from custody following his arrest on charges of violating a court order by harassing his former girlfriend.
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Medical Marijuana ID Cards Still On Hold (Update 4)
Supervisors Take No Action Following Closed Door Session
June 3, 2009

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors have taken no action to begin issuing medical marijuana cards in wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to not consider the county's challenge.
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Prison Transfer Awaits Sugarloaf Convicted Murderer
Sentenced To 15 Years To Life for Stabbing Wife in 1992
June 1, 2009

A 46-year-old Sugarloaf man is awaiting transfer to state prison after being sentenced to 15 years to life for the stabbing of his wife on August 10, 1992.
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Crestline Man Arrested in Apple Valley
Returned to State Prison
June 1, 2009

A 29-year-old Crestline man has been returned to state prison following his arrest in Apple Valley for parole violation and possession of stolen property.
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Burglary and Auto Theft Suspect Still In Custody (Update 2)
Allegedly Broke Into A Crestline Residence
May 30, 2009

The 18-year-old Yucaipa youth charged with burglary, possession of stolen property and grand theft auto, remains in custody today.
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Pursuit Suspect Enters Not Guilty Plea (Update)
Troy Allan Schaublin Released From Custody
May 30, 2009

A not guilty plea has been entered by the driver of a red all-terrain vehicle, on Mormon Springs Road in Crestline, that was pursued by a San Bernardino County Sheriffs deputy.
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Carjacking Suspect Arrested in Running Springs
Alert Neighbor Calls Deputies to Vacant Residence
May 21, 2009

A 39-year-old carjacking suspect was apprehended in Running Springs after allegedly breaking into a vacant residence.
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Former County Official Enters Not Guilty Plea
James Howard Erwin To Return to Court July 1
May 20, 2009

Former county official Jim Erwin has entered a plea of not guilty to 10 felony counts including perjury and providing false documents.
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Kidnapped Boy Returned Home Safe (Update 5)
May 17, 2009

Three-year-old Briant Rodriguez, kidnapped by two armed men on May 3, has been returned to his family after being foiund wandering a street in Mexicali, Mexico.
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Scam Telephone Calls Target Bank Customers Again (Update)
First Mountain Bank Urges Consumer Caution
May 15, 2009

A debit card scam has again been reported by customers of First Mountain Bank prompting the bank to issue a second consumer alert.
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Stolen Car Recovered From Waterman Canyon
CHP Officer Transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center
May 15, 2009

A 2007 silver Buick, stolen from Crestline, was recovered from Waterman Canyon after it was apparently rolled off Highway 18. The car landed upside down about 400-feet from the roadway.
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Woman Victim of Strong Arm Robbery
Victim Grabbed From Behind By Assailant
May 13, 2009

Deputies are conducting an investigation of a strong-arm robbery, after a female reported a man took her wallet while she sat in her vehicle early Monday morning.
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Search Underway for Pilot Rock Inmate (Update)
May 9, 2009

An extensive search is underway near Silverwood Lake for an inmate of the Pilot Rock Conservation Camp who was last seen by authorities at 6 a.m.
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Illinois Sex Registrant Set for Preliminary Hearing (Update)
Court Appearance Tomorrow in Big Bear Superior Court
May 5, 2009

A sex registrant from Illinois, who was arrested while with a 14-year-old Big Bear Lake female, will return to court tomorrow for a preliminary hearing.
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Former Deputy To Be Arraigned for Extortion
Judge Holds John Laurent Over for Trial
May 2, 2009

The arraignment of former Sheriff's Deputy John Thomas Laurent, 30, has been set for May 8 on extortion charges.
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Donkeys Commute On Highway 38
CHP Units Respond to Animal Report
April 29, 2009

The morning commute on Highway 38 just south of Mitchell Lane included two donkeys who apparently decided the roadway was the shortest distance between two points.
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ATM Damaged By Attempted Break-In
Arrowhead Cedit Union in Crestline
April 16, 2009

An unauthorized withdrawal from the ATM, located in front of the Arrowhead Credit Union office in Crestline, was attempted early Thursday morning.
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Pre-Trial Hearing Set for Murder Suspect
Orlando Carbonell Being Retried for Allegedly Slaying Co-worker
April 13, 2009

Accused killer Orlando Josue Carbonell will not return to San Bernardino County Superior Court until June following a disposition/reset hearing on Friday.
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Plea Bargain Accepted in Money-Laundering Case
Prominent Auto Dealer Accepts Guilty Plea
April 10, 2009

Ontario auto dealer Mark Anthony Leggio has accepted a plea bargain in a political money-laundering case in San Bernardino Superior Court.
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Raids in VOE Result in Six Arrests
Search Warrants Served at Three Locations
April 10, 2009

Deputies from the Twin Peaks Station and officers from the Sheriff's Narcotics and SWAT units served search warrants at various Valley of Enchantment locations.
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Indoor Marijuana Grow Nipped In Bud
Narcotics Officers Serve Search Warrant
April 8, 2009

A sophisticated indoor marijuana cultivation operation was uncovered when San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Narcotics Division officers served a search warrant at a Big Bear City residence
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Big Bear Fugitive Now In Custody (Update)
Charged With Illegal Possession of Assault Weapons
March 31, 2009

The arrest of Paul Michael Quarto, 43, on a $2.5 million bench warrant has just been confirmed by the Big Bear Sheriff's Station. He was wanted on five felony counts including possession of assault weapons.
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Death of Man Found Off Highway 173 Ruled Suicide
Vehicle Left Parked in Turnout
March 30, 2009

Detectives have confirmed that the man, whose body was found a short distance off Highway 173, committed suicide.
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ASB Funds Missing From Checking Account
Theft By Fraud Reported At Rim High School
March 25, 2009

A checking account, administered by the Associated Students at Rim of the World High School, is missing $2,403.
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Coroner Seeks Relatives of Gerardo Ramirez, 37
Shot During Drug Investigation in Ontario
March 23, 2009

Relatives of a 37-year-old man, shot and killed by a Fontana Police officer in Ontario March 12, are being sought by the San Bernardino County Coroner.
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Attempted Murder/Kidnapping Incident on SR 330 (Update)
Rollover Accident Closes Roadway
March 20, 2009

Additional details have been released about the attempted murder/kidnapping incident late Thursday on SR 330, just north of the middle passing lanes.
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Extortion Conference Delayed Again (Update)
Deputy Sheriff On Administrative Leave
March 18, 2009

A pre-preliminary conference for the San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy accused of extortion has been postponed again. The next court appearance will be Monday, March 30, at 8:30 a.m., in San Bernardino County Superior Court.
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Robbery Suspect Found With Stolen Property
Benjamin James Bonning Booked at West Valley Detention Center
March 17, 2009

A 29-year-old Valley of Enchantment resident has been arrested on suspicion of being in receipt of stolen property, after deputies responded to a "keep the peace" call.
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German Shepherd Attacks Water Company Employee
Deputy Sheriff Investigates Incident
March 16, 2009

A German Shepherd bit an employee of the Lake Arrowhead Communities Services District (LACSD) on the upper right thigh while he was attempting to turn off the water at a Lake Arrowhead residence.
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Officers Seek Sexual Assault Suspect
Adult Male Sought for Molesting Boy
March 14, 2009

An 11-year-old boy was allegedly molested in a public restroom by an adult male, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is seeking information about the man.
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Tipster Gets Big Reward
Provided Data on Dynamite Theft at Big Bear Mine
March 14, 2009

An anonymous tipster received $25,000 this week, after the information he supplied led to the arrest and conviction of a man who stole 500 pounds of dynamite from a mining company in Big Bear in 2006.
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ALERT: Avoid Unlicensed Contractor Jim Calo
Contractors State License Board Most Wanted
March 14, 2009

Unlicensed contractor James "Jim" Thomas Calo, who is known to do business in San Bernardino County and possibly the mountain communities, is among the Contractors State License Board's Most Wanted.
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Teen Involved in Fatal Crash Due in Court Today
Charged with Gross Vehiclular Manslaughter While Intoxicated
March 9, 2009

The Running Springs teenager charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and three counts of attempted murder, returns to court today for a disposition/reset hearing.
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Thomas Joseph Murphy In Custody (Update)
Deputies Find Suspect Under Bed in VOE
March 8, 2009

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies have arrested 40-year-old parolee-at-large, Thomas Joseph Murphy, in the Valley of Enchantment area of Crestline.
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Alleged Child Abuse Subject Jailed
A Broken Arm Leads to Arrest
March 4, 2009

A 28-year-old Rimforest man has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse after a child was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center with a broken arm.
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Peeping Tom Electrician Sentenced (Update)
Had Performed Work in Mountain Communities
February 28, 2009

Electrician David Mitchell Clark has been sentenced, after pleading guilty to burglary involving the installation of high-tech video cameras in the bathrooms of some of his customers.
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Another Delay for Extortion Suspect (Update)
Deputy Sheriff On Administrative Leave
February 25, 2009

A pre-preliminary hearing for San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy John Thomas Laurent has been delayed again. The next court appearance will be Match 17 at 8:30 a.m. in Department S-21. He has been charged with attempted extortion.
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Court Appearance Today for Robbery Suspect
Bryan Lonny Pore Appears in Department S-23
February 24, 2009

A 19-year-old man, suspected of strong-armed robbery on July 3, 2008, along with a teenage accomplice, returns to San Bernardino County Superior Court at 8:35 a.m. today.
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Deputies Seek Information About Gang Murder
One Arrest Has Been Made with Additional Suspects Sought
February 16, 2009

A possible gang related murder, which involved a man's body being hit by a train in Grand Terrace, on July 17, 2008, has homicide detectives stumped. They're asking for the public's assistance to locate additional suspects.
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Arrowbear Man Arraigned on Child Beating Charges (Update)
Warrant Issued for Arrest of Victims Mother
February 12, 2009

Adam Patrick Ford, 23, has been arraigned on charges that the Arrowbear man reportedly beat his girlfriend's two-year-old daughter. Now, a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the mother as well.
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Pre-Trial Hearing for Indecent Exposure Suspect
David Laughton Morrison Due in Court Today
February 11, 2009

A-61-year-old Crestline man returns to court today for a pre-trial hearing on indecent exposure charges, stemming from an incident near Lake Gregory on October 17.
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T-Shirt Controversy Ends in Settlement
Bear Valley School District and ACLU Reach Accord
February 10, 2009

A free speech settlement has been reached, between the Bear Valley Unified School District and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), involving a t-shirt worn by a sophomore student the day before the November 4 election.
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MET Officers Make Drug Arrest
Response to Unknown Disturbance Leads to Booking
February 7, 2009

A 30-year-old Crestline woman was arrested Thursday, on drug related charges, by the Twin Peaks Major Enforcement Team (MET).
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IN CUSTODY: Patrick Sean Mitchell (Update)
Spotted by Deputy in Home Improvement Center
February 6, 2009

Patrick Sean Mitchell, 35, one of the Mountain's MOST WANTED FUGITIVES, has been transferred to state prison after being spotted in a home improvement center and later arrested.
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Brothers Reject Plea Bargain in Bribery Case
Turn Down Offer Made by Judge Michael Dest
February 5, 2009

Two brothers, charged with attempting to bribe the top aide to County Supervisor Josie Gonzalez, have rejected a plea bargain offered by Superior Court Judge Michael Dest.
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Supervisors Continue Medical Marijuana Fight
Mountain Resident Sues County Public Health Director
February 5, 2009

San Bernardino County Supervisors are continuing their challenge of the California medical marijuana user program, approved by California voters in 1996.
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Most Wanted's Jimmy Edwin Hoskins in Custody (Update)
San Bernardino County Waiting in Line
February 1, 2009

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is going to have to wait in line for its chance to prosecute Jimmy Edwin Hoskins, 38, on grand theft auto charges. The former Mountain's Most Wanted fugitive is currently in custody in Madera County.
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Hearing for Former Non-Profit Executive Continued (Update)
Faces Single Felony Count of Embezzlement
January 27, 2009

A former non-profit executive will now return to court Wednesday, February 18 for a disposition/reset hearing on a single count of felony embezzlement for over $400. Yesterday's hearing was continued.
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Prison Sentence for Stealing Police Car (Update)
Aaron Christian Lane Accepts Plea Bargain
January 27, 2009

Aaron Christian Lane, 36, who stole a sheriff's deputy's patrol unit from the Lucerne Valley station, on January 14, and headed towards Big Bear Lake has been sentenced to three years in prison for his actions.
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Deputies Seek Identity of Suspect
Female Sought on Theft Charges
January 23, 2009

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a female theft suspect.
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Opening Arguments Due in Esperanza Fire (Update 2)
Jury of Nine Women and Three Men Seated
January 22, 2009

A jury of nine women and three men has been seated for the murder trial of 38-year-old Raymond Lee Oyler accused of setting the Esperanza Fire that killed five federal firefighters. Opening statements to follow selection of two alternate jurors.
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Supervisors Allegedly Violate Open Meeting Law
Investigation Requested by County Resident
January 22, 2009

California's Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) is alleging that the Board of Supervisors violated the state's open meeting law, on August 26, by appealing its lawsuit challenging the state's medical marijuana law to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Criminal Threats Plus Warrant Equal Jail
Big Bear Man Charged With Multiple Felonies
January 21, 2009

An incident that began as a criminal threats call quickly escalated into the arrest of a 43-year-old Big Bear man being booked on five felony counts.
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Convention Center Sign Upsets Big Bear Residents
President Obama Calls for Unity of Purpose
January 20, 2009

The sign at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center, which upset many residents of Big Bear Lake on a day President Barack Obama called for unity of purpose, has been removed.
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Grand Theft Auto of Patrol Vehicle (Update 2)
Suspect Araigned On Six Felony Charges
January 19, 2009

A 36-year-old suspect has been arraigned on grand theft auto and felony evasion charges, after he reportedly took a marked patrol car in Lucerne Valley, and headed towards Big Bear.
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Crestline Man Escapes Twice (Update)
Arraigned on Burglary and Escape After Arrest Charges
January 19, 2009

A 29-year-old Crestline man escaped from custody twice Thursday, but the Redlands Police were finally able to book the suspect. He was arraigned Friday on burglary and escape after arrest charges.
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Paid-Call Firefighter Released from Custody (Update)
Suspect Must Attend Drug Treatment Program
January 15, 2009

The 20-year-old Crest Forest Fire District paid-call firefighter who is charged with three felony counts of second-degree burglary has been released from custody with the stipulation he attend a drug treatment program.
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Deputy Cracks Down on Mooners
Two Men Cited for Indecent Exposure
January 15, 2009

A San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy cracked down on two mooners, who exposed their bare bottoms from a vehicle in Running Springs, this past weekend.
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Jury Selection Underway for Fire Suspect (Update)
Search for Impartial Jury Expected to Take Two Weeks
January 13, 2009

Jury selection is underway in the trial of Esperanza Fire suspect Raymond Lee Oyler, 38, in the Robert Presley Hall of Justice in Riverside.
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Triple Fatality DUI Suspect Granted Continuance
Preliminary Hearing Vacated by Court
January 12, 2009

A 23-year-old triple fatality DUI suspect—Jose Ricky Flores—has been granted a continuance by Judge Michael Dest until March 17 at 8:30 a.m.
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Paid-Call Firefighter Arraigned on Burglary Charges (Update)
Money Allegedly Stolen from Crest Forest Fire Stations
January 7, 2009

A 20-year-old paid-call firefighter has been arraigned on three counts of second-degree burglary.
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Suspect in Home Invasion Robbery Arrested
Charged With Conspiracy and Robbery
January 6, 2009

The Twin Peaks Major Enforcement Team (MET) has arrested a suspect they believe helped plan a December 5, 2008, home invasion robbery in Lake Arrowhead.
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Another Delay in Trial Date for Esparanza Fire Suspect
Court Conflict Delays Jury Selection Until January 12
January 4, 2009

The trial of the Esperanza Fire suspect, Raymond Lee Oyler, was to begin Monday, January 5, with jury selection in Riverside. A court conflict has now delayed jury selection until Monday, January 12.
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Court Hearing Monday for Murder Suspect
Fidel Beltran Accused of Killing A 54-Year-Old Perris Resident
January 4, 2009

Fidel Beltran, the man accused of killing a 54-year-old Perris man, returns to a Fontana Court Monday for a pre-preliminary hearing. The hearing is set to begin at 8:30 a.m., before Judge Phillip Morris.
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Parents of Former Rim High Athlete Sue Anaheim
Julian Alexander An Innocent Bystander Shot by Police
January 1, 2009

The parents of former Rim of the World High School athlete Julian Alexander, 20, have sued the City of Anaheim claiming their son was the victim of police negligence and racial prejudice when he was shot October 28, 2008.
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Assault With Mag-Light Suspect Due in Court
Woman Charged With Hitting Crestline Man in Head
December 30, 2008

The 26-year-old woman, who allegedly hit a Crestline man in the head with a 3-cell Mag-Lite, is due in San Bernardino Superior Court on Wednesday, December 31, on an assault with a deadly weapon, which is not a firearm, charge.
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Big Bear Man Killed in Escondido Car Crash
Victim Identified as David M. Chatham
December 30, 2008

The San Diego County Medical Examiner has confirmed the death of a 20-year-old Big Bear Lake man. He died early Monday morning in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 15, near Felicitia Avenue, in Escondido.
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Hearing Today for Strong Armed Robbery Suspect
San Bernardino County Superior Court
December 29, 2008

A 19-year-old man, suspected of strong-armed robbery on July 3 (along with a teenage accomplice) returns to San Bernardino County Superior Court at 8:30 a.m. today, December 29.
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Armed Robber Holds Up Ride Shop
December 23, 2008

A lone white male wearing a white and black bandanna and jacket left on foot along Highway 173 heading towards Lake Arrowhead Village after holding up the Unified Ride Shop at gunpoint this afternoon about 4 p.m.
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Two Arrested For Assault With A Mag-Lite
Victim Hit in Head By Suspect
December 19, 2008

A 55-year-old Crestline man is recovering from injuries sustained when he was allegedly hit in the head with a 3-cell Mag-Lite.
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Guilty In Stabbing Death of Bouncer
Jury Convicts Big Bear Man of First-Degree Murder
December 18, 2008

A 28-year-old Big Bear man has been convicted of first-degree murder by an eight-woman, four-man jury in Santa Ana for the New Year's Day 2007 stabbing death of an Aliso Viejo nightclub bouncer.
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Visitor Charged With Beer Bottle Assault
Company Parties Become Physical
December 18, 2008

A physical altercation involving beer bottles during two company parties led to the arrest of a 41-year-old Massachusetts man on assault with a deadly weapon charge.
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Student Arrested for Selling Drugs on Campus
Crestline Teenager Facing Felony Charges
December 15, 2008

A 14-year-old Crestline teenager has been booked into the San Bernardino County Juvenile Hall, and is facing felony charges, following his arrest Friday. The arrest occurred on the campus of Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School.
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Indoor Marijuana Grow Found in Rental Home
Inter-Agency Cooperation Leads to Discovery
December 11, 2008

A home rented to a Costa Mesa man in Big Bear Lake utilized for indoor marijuana grow has been busted by San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputies.
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Student Arrested On Felony Drug Charges
Incident at Rim of the World High School
December 10, 2008

A Rim of the World High School student has been arrested, and booked, at the San Bernardino Juvenile Hall. The 17 year-old male was booked on felony drug charges following an incident last week.
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Lake Arrowhead Man Accused of Hit and Run Accident
Major Injuries to Two Lompoc Boys on Scooters
December 10, 2008

A Lake Arrowhead man—Mathew Shawn Murphy—has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop at the scene of an accident. The result of the accident is major injuries to two Lompoc youngsters who were riding scooters.
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Home Invasion Robbery at Gunpoint Reported
Three Suspects Arrested by Deputies in San Bernardino
December 10, 2008

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputies have released details of a home invasion robbery at gunpoint in Lake Arrowhead in the 300 block of Cottage Grove Road.
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Trial On Track for Esperanza Fire Suspect
January 5 Date for Raymond Lee Oyler Trial
December 6, 2008

The trial for Raymond Lee Oyler, 38, charged with starting the Esperanza Fire, is on track for a January 5 start, the trial is expected to last about eight weeks. This fire claimed the lives of five firefighters.
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Big Bear Man To Be Sentenced Today For Assault
Victims Were Two Unidentified Men
December 1, 2008

An 18-year-old Big Bear Lake man will be sentenced today at 8:38 a.m., in San Bernardino Superior Court, for the beating of two unidentified men on June 18.
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Statewide Marijuana Eradication Efforts Top $15 Billion
San Bernardino National Forest Raids Valued Over $600 Million
November 29, 2008

Seizure of marijuana plants, from public and private lands in California during the just completed enforcement period, netted 5.2 million plants, with a street value of $15.8 billion
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Suspected Copper Thieves Arrested in Highland (Update 2)
Twin Peaks Deputies Make Two Arrests
November 29, 2008

The Twin Peaks Sheriff's station has booked two men on suspicion of burglary relating to a series of copper thefts. Additional details about the case have been released.
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Deputy Urges Residents to Lock Their Doors
That Simple Steps Helps Reduce Crimes of Opportunity
November 23, 2008

Deputy asks Big Bear Lake citizens, and visitors, to lock their doors.
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DUI Cited by CHP As Cause of Fatal Crash
November 19, 2008

The CHP has completed its investigation into the July accident on Highway 18 at Red Rock Wall, the accident that claimed the life of Molly Kate Lamers-Wolfgang, 34.
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Protest Held by Medical Marijuana Patients (Update)
To Be Staged at County Government Center
November 18, 2008

A group of medical marijuana patients planned a protest in front of the San Bernardino County Government Center prior to the 10 a.m. Board of Supervisors meeting yesterday.
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Peep Cams Allegedly Installed by Electrician
Some Victims May Be in Mountain Communities
November 17, 2008

Authorities fear residents of the mountain communities may be victims of a Rancho Cucamonga electrician who is accused of installing high-tech video cameras in the bathrooms of some of his customers.
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Bear Carcass Gone On Arrival
Highway 18 at High Gear Clear
November 11, 2008

A bear carcass was reported lying in traffic lanes on Highway 18 at High Gear at 5:40 a.m. this morning. But when CHP units arrived on scene at 7:25 a.m. the deceased animal was nowhere to be found.
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Two Rim Students Face Felony Drug Charges
Student Transported to Mountains Community Hospital
November 8, 2008

Two unidentified male students at Rim of the World High School were arrested on felony drug charges yesterday after a female student apparently overdosed and had to be transported to Mountains Community Hospital.
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No Change of Venue for Esperanza Fire Defendant (Update)
November 7, 2008

The trial of the Esperanza Fire suspect Raymond Lee Oyler will be held Monday, January 5 in Riverside after a judge ruled there would be no change of venue.
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Indecent Exposure Charges Filed (Update)
District Attorney Approves Court Filing
November 6, 2008

David Laughton Morrison, 60, will be arraigned on suspicion of indecent exposure on November 25 after the District Attorney approved the filing of the charges.
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Pre-Preliminary Hearing on Extortion Reset (Update)
Next Court Appearance December 2
November 5, 2008

A San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy, accused of attempted extortion, won't return to San Bernardino County Superior Court until December 2 after a brief hearing Tuesday.
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Convicted Burglar Receives 60-Day Sentence (Update)
Big Bear Superior Court Judges Jules Fleuret
November 5, 2008

Brett Evans Howard, 20, was sentenced to 60 days in a county jail for the December 18, 2007 burglary of Blauer Ski & Board Rentals in Big Bear Lake.
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Death Investigation In Running Springs Completed (Update)
Officers Determine No Criminal Activity Involved
November 4, 2008

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department investigators have determined there was no criminal activity involved relating to a deceased person found yesterday in the 2500 block of Rim of the World Drive in Running Springs.
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Funeral Held for Former Rim High Athlete (Update)
Julian Alexander Mistakenly Shot by Police in Anaheim
November 3, 2008

Funeral services for former Rim of the World High School student athlete and Lake Arrowhead resident Julian Alexander, 20, were held in Riverside today.
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Jury Selection Underway in Murder Trial
Lake Arrowhead Man Victim in 2005 Slaying
October 30, 2008

Jury selection is underway in Las Vegas in the trial of two Riverside men accused of killing Estelle Folker, and her 43-year-old grandson Stephen Folker, from Lake Arrowhead.
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Felony Conspiracy Charges Lead to Arrests
October 30, 2008

A reported plan to bring firearms to the school, with the intent of causing harm to students and school staff at Big Bear High, has led to the arrest of five juveniles.
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Stolen Political Signs Lead to Arrests
Deputies Book Two Suspects in Big Bear Lake
October 26, 2008

Two residents of the Big Bear area were arrested on felony counts of stealing political signs and will be arraigned Monday.
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Police Fire Shots at Running Springs Man
Chino and Pomona Officers Involved in Incident
October 24, 2008

A Running Springs man is in custody today following an incident that started yesterday afternoon in Chino and ended up with shots being fired by police officers at the 24-year-old man.
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Over $18 Million in Marijuana Seized (Update)
Fish Creek Area East of Onyx Summit
October 20, 2008

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and other agencies conducted a marijuana eradication operation in the Onyx Summit area seizing over $18 million in plants.
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Amber Alert Deactivated: Cole Puffinburger (Update 3)
Cole Puffinburger Not Located
October 18, 2008

Las Vegas Metro Police have deactivated the Amber Alert for 6-year-old Cole Puffinburger.
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Non-profit Embezzlement Investigation Underway
October 15, 2008

The former employee of a non-profit organization based in Crestline is a person of interest in the reported embezzlement of funds.
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UPS Employee Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Search of Running Springs Residence Conducted
October 9, 2008

A search of a Running Springs and a San Bernardino residence by Riverside Police led to the arrest of United Parcel Service (UPS) employee Donna Elaine May, 66, on grand theft charges.
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Warrant Issued for Deadly Weapon Suspect
Involved in Incident Where Running Springs Man Was Killed
October 8, 2008

A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of 20-year-old Christina Faith Marhoun after she reportedly failed to appear for arraignment on assault with a deadly weapons charge, not a firearm.
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Water Company Restitution Hearing
VOE Mutual Water Company
October 2, 2008

A restitution hearing for former Valley of Enchantment Mutual Water Company Manager Charles Patrick Williams was held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday in San Bernardino County Superior Court.
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Kidnapping Suspect Due in Court
Charges Stem from March 12 Abduction
September 25, 2008

A 65-year-old man who allegedly kidnapped a woman at gunpoint from a residence in Devore is due in San Bernardino County Superior Court today.
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Armed Robbery Suspect Back in Court
Cell Phone and Wallet Recovered by Deputies
September 25, 2008

An 18-year-old man suspected of strong-armed robbery on July 3 along with a teenage accomplice returns to San Bernardino County Superior Court at 8:30 a.m. today.
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Gypsy Paver Case Pending Review
Nothing Filed by District Attorney
September 19, 2008

The San Bernardino County District Attorney is currently reviewing the case against the suspect known as the "gypsy paver."
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Half Million Dollar Warrant Arrest in VOE
Deputies Take Richard Lee Scheel Into Custody
September 19, 2008

The Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station received information late yesterday from the Tracy Police Department that a man wanted on a $500,000 arrest warrant was believed to be at a residence in the Valley of Enchantment.
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Two Students Cited and Released at Rim High (Update 2)
Deputies Investigate Threats at High School
September 19, 2008

Two students were cited and released for reportedly making verbal threats against the student body at Rim High School. The alleged threats prompted several deputies from the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station to respond to the campus on Highway 18.
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Warrant Issued for Blue Jay Burglary Suspect
Little Folks Book Shoppe in Blue Jay
September 17, 2008

A San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge has issued a $600,000 arrest warrant for the man accused of robbing or attempting to rob several Blue Jay businesses.
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Deputy Charged With Extortion Has New Court Date (Update)
Pre-Preliminary Conference Delayed
September 17, 2008

A new date for the pre-preliminary hearing for San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy John Thomas Laurent who is charged with attempted extortion has been set for November 4.
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Graffiti Vandals Strike Sugarloaf
Post Office Among Buildings Tagged
September 17, 2008

This past weekend, graffiti vandals tagged numerous businesses in Sugarloaf prompting a quick response by Big Bear Sheriff's deputies.
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CAMP Agents Seize 9,285 Marijuana Plants
Raid Near Heaps Peak Transfer Station
September 16, 2008

CAMP (Campaign Against Marijuana Planting) agents conducted the 33rd raid this year seizing marijuana plants in the San Bernardino National Forest. The raid netted 9,285 plants valued in excess of $2.7 million.
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Preliminary Hearing for Teenage Driver
Remains in Custody at West Valley Detention Center
September 15, 2008

Stephen Warren Lasky, 18, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing today before Judge James Dorr at 8:30 a.m. on charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and three counts of attempted murder.
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Marijuana Eradication Underway in National Forest
September 15, 2008

A major marijuana eradication operation is underway in the San Bernardino National Forest.
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Fight Leads to Arrest of Local Man (Update)
Altercation with a CHP Officer on 210 Freeway
September 13, 2008

A Crestline man was involved in an alleged altercation with a California Highway Patrol officer on the shoulder of Interstate 210 in San Bernardino Thursday. He was released from custody late Friday.
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Burglary Charges Lodged Against Teenager
Running Springs Boy Arrested for Residential Theft
September 13, 2008

The Twin Peaks Sheriff's Department has released information about the arrest of a 16-year-old Running Springs boy on residential burglary charges.
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Ski Board Shop Burglar Sentenced
Chatsworth Man Entered Guilty Plea July 22
September 11, 2008

Brett Evans Howard, 20, is scheduled to be sentenced today for the December 18, 2007 burglary of Blauer Ski & Board Rentals in Big Bear Lake.
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Teenager Booked on $750,000 Warrant (Update)
Enters Not Guilty Plea to All Charges
September 4, 2008

A Running Springs teenager surrendered in San Bernardino County Superior Court yesterday after the issuance of a $750,000 warrant charging him with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and three counts of attempted murder. He entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.
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Murder Suspect Returns to Court
Body Found Off Lytle Creek Road
September 2, 2008

The man accused of killing 54-year-old Baraquel Alonzo Cruz from Perris returned to a Fontana Court Tuesday for a pre-preliminary hearing.
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Armed Robbers Caught on Tape (Photo Update)
Suspects Still At Large
August 28, 2008

Two armed black men held up the cashier at the Union 76 Mini Mart in Running Springs and escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash. They were caught on surveillance cameras.
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CHP Arrests Driver Involved in Crash
DUI Suspected in Lake Arrowhead Accident
August 26, 2008

The driver of a vehicle that reportedly caused a two-vehicle accident on Highway 173 in Lake Arrowhead that injured three people, posted $50,000 bond Monday night and was released from custody.
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Court Appearance for Indoor Grow Suspects
93 Marijuana Plants Seized During Warrant Search
August 22, 2008

Arraignment hearings are scheduled for August 22 at Big Bear Superior Court for four suspects arrested during a warrant search of a Sugarloaf residence that resulted in the seizure of 93 marijuana plants.
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Water Company Restitution Hearing Delayed
Former Manager to Appear in Court October 2
August 22, 2008

The restitution hearing for former Valley of Enchantment Mutual Water Company Manager Charles Patrick Williams has been delayed until 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 2.
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Murder Suspect Faces Three Felony Counts (Update)
Accused of Killing Co-worker Near Lytle Creek
August 21, 2008

The San Bernardino County District Attorney has filed three felony counts against murder suspect Fidel Beltran, 27.
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Roll-over Accident Claims Passenger
Single Vehicle Accident on Interstate 15
August 21, 2008

A 27-year-old passenger in a black Acura Integra died when she was ejected from the vehicle that rolled after striking a guardrail on Interstate 15 near Devore.
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Federal Drug Charges Filed (Photo Update)
Held at Central Detention Center in San Bernardino
August 20, 2008

Seven suspects have been arraigned on federal drug charges after federal, state and local law enforcement agencies seized over 60,000 marijuana plants in a series of raids.
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Burglar Awaiting Transfer to State Prison
Convicted of Breaking Into Crestline Business
August 18, 2008

Larry Darnell Rose, 50, convicted last week of burglarizing Palazzo Home Improvement Store in Crestline is awaiting transfer to the California Department of Corrections at Chino.
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Body Found Near Lytle Creek Identified (Update)
August 14, 2008

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has identified the body of a man found laying in the road in the Lytle Creek area yesterday.
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Vehicle Used in Aborted ATM Heist Recovered (Update)
Stolen Tractor Linked to Break-in at Jensen’s
August 13, 2008

Law enforcement authorities have possibly linked a stolen tractor to the unsuccessful attempt to make an unauthorized ATM machine withdrawal at Jensen's Minute Shoppe in Running Springs yesterday.
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Officials Release Names of Gunshot Victims
Started As Suspicious Circumstances Call
August 11, 2008

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has released the names and circumstances surrounding a possible murder/suicide on Coxey Truck Trail southeast of Bowen Ranch Road Sunday.
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False Imprisonment Charges Filed Against Local Man
Suspect Arrested in Colton
August 7, 2008

A local man was incarcerated at at the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino after being charged with false imprisonment of his unidentified 22-year-old girlfriend.
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Burglary Suspect Arraigned (Update)
Break-in at Palazzo Home Improvement Store
August 6, 2008

A video arraignment was held Tuesday in San Bernardino County Superior Court for 50-year-old Larry Darnell Rose who is accused of breaking into a Crestline business this past weekend.
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Deputies Looking for Suspect in Purse Theft
July 29, 2008

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputies are searching in a Running Springs neighborhood for a possible purse snatching suspect.
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Multiple Pot Busts Conducted in Local Area
Various Agencies Conducted Raids
July 24, 2008

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department's Marijuana Eradication Team (MET) and other law enforcement agencies have been conducting a series of marijuana busts in the local area.
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Under Age Sales of Salvia Divinorum Halted
Authored by Assemblyman Anthony Adams
July 23, 2008

Governor Schwarzenegger has signed Assembly Bill 259 by Assemblyman Anthony Adams (R-Hesperia), making the sale or distribution of the hallucinogenic drug "Salvia Divinorum" to any person under the age of 18 a misdemeanor.
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Royal Oak Restaurant Burglarized
Additional Details Released to News Media
July 22, 2008

Details of a break-in at The Royal Oak Restaurant in Blue Jay have been released to news media by the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station.
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Underage Decoys Purchase Alcohol
Sting Targets Mountain Businesses
July 16, 2008

A weekend sting operation designed to fight against illegal liquor sales to minors resulted in three notifications to Crestline area businesses and the issuance of citations to three employees.
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Cedar Glen Bookkeeper Back in Court (Update 2)
Disposition Reset Hearing Scheduled
July 13, 2008

The trial of a Cedar Glen bookkeeper charged with 77 counts ranging from fraud to obtain insurance at a reduced rate and grand theft of property over $400 return to court TOMORROW.
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Burglary Suspects Wanted by Deputies
Surveillance Photo Released
July 8, 2008

The Big Bear Sheriff's Station has released a surveillance tape of two possible suspects in the Thursday, April 10 burglary of Lakeview Market in Big Bear Lake.
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Strong Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested
Wallet and Cell Phone Taken
July 4, 2008

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department responded to a Crestline residence early yesterday morning after receiving a report of a strong-armed robbery that had just occurred. Two arrests were made.
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Another Suspect Charged With Murder (Update 5)
Sheriff's Public Affairs Press Release
June 28, 2008

Two men have now been charged with the murder of Michael Aaron Lundin. On June 18, 2008, Lundin was found near Knickerbocker and Pennsylvania in Big Bear Lake, an apparent victim of an assault. He was was transported to Bear Valley Community Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
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Open Window Leads to Arrest
Narcotics Division Conducts Warrant Search
June 28, 2008

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies conducted a security check at a residence in Arrowbear late Friday night that led to the arrest of 40-year-old Dina Marie Brott.
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Authorities Update Details of Keller Peak Road Incident
Victim and Driver Identified as Brothers
June 22, 2008

Law enforcement authorities have released updated information about the incident on Keller Peak Road on Running Springs that claimed the life of 20-year-old David Lasky from Sugarloaf.
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Strong Arm Robbery in Deep Creek Area
Two Men Beaten by Numerous Assailants
June 22, 2008

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has released information about the strong arm robbery of two men in the Deep Creek area of Cedar Glen.
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Armed Robbers Take Undisclosed Amount of Cash
Lippy’s Country Store Robbed at Gunpoint
June 21, 2008

Two armed robbers entered Lippy's Country Store on Big Bear Boulevard about 5:25 p.m. yesterday and escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash after brandishing a black handgun.
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Murder Suspect Still at Large (Update 6)
Authorities Seek Aniceto Moises Dionisio
June 18, 2008

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Homicide Detail is seeking Aniceto Moises Dionioso for questioning regarding Saturday night's altercation in Blue Jay that resulted in the death of his 33-year-old distant cousin.
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Sex Offender Booked for Non-Compliance
Failed to Register As Required
June 8, 2008

A 50-year-old Blue Jay man, Kevin James White, failed to register as a sex offender after his birthday last month and was arrested by Twin Peaks Sheriff's deputies for non-compliance.
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Liquor Store Robbery Suspect Arraigned (Update 4)
Not In Court Friday
May 31, 2008

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies arrested a suspect in the armed robbery of Hilltop Liquor Market. Larry Darnell Rose was not in court Friday when he was arraigned although he was in custody.
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Stabbing Suspect Transferred to State Prison
Cedar Glen Woman Already Under House Arrest
May 29, 2008

Early Thursday morning, San Bernardino County transferred stabbing suspect Linda Ann Boggs Chapman, 46, from the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino to state prison.
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Search Leads to Arrest of Pickup Driver (Update 2)
Charged with Domestic Battery
May 29, 2008

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies initiated a traffic stop and arrested the driver of a black Chevy pickup allegedly involved in a domestic battery case in Twin Peaks.
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Guilty Plea On Dangerous Weapons Charge (Update)
Sentencing Due July 31
May 28, 2008

David Lawrence Gam, 28, entered a gulty plea in Big Bear Superior Court yesterday on a single count of possessing dangerous weapons and will be sentenced July 31.
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Court Appearance on Molestation Charges (Correction)
Preliminary Hearing for Big Bear Man
May 15, 2008

A 57-year old Big Bear man, Dennis Clyde Weight, was set to appear in Big Bear Superior Court at 1:30 p.m. May 15 for a preliminary hearing on child molestation charges.
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Autopsy of 4-Year-Old Inconclusive (Update)
Cause of Death Still Pending
May 15, 2008

The autopsy of a four-year-old Crestline boy was inconclusive and additional tests are being conducted to determine the cause of death.
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Abuse and Rape Suspect Surrenders to Deputies
Booked at West Valley Detention Center
May 15, 2008

A 35-year-old Crestline man surrendered at the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station yesterday afternoon after being sought on suspicion of spousal abuse and rape since early Tuesday morning.
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Bumper Sticker Burglar Sentencing (Update 2)
Daniel Evan Waddoups Accepts Plea Bargain
May 12, 2008

The so-called Bumper Sticker Burglar Daniel Evan Waddoups, 30, is due to be sentenced May 12 in San Bernardino Superior Court on one count of burglary.
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Marijuana Grow Uncovered in Cedarpines Park
58 Plants Seized as Investigation Continues
May 8, 2008

An alert San Bernardino County Sheriff's spotted several marijuana plants on the front porch of a residence in the 21500 Block of Sawpit Canyon Road in Cedarpines Park that led to the eventual seizure of 58 plants.
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Deputy Pleads Not Guilty to Extortion Charge (Update)
John Thomas Laurent On Administrative Leave
May 7, 2008

Sheriff's Deputy John Thomas Laurent was arraigned May 7 on a charge of attempted extortion and entered a plea of not guilty.
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Big Bear City Man Arrested for Mayhem (Update)
Transferred to State Prison on Monday
May 5, 2008

A 32-year-old Big Bear City resident has been arrested on charges of mayhem, domestic battery and possession of a controlled substance. He has now been transferred to state prison.
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Two Local Sex Offenders in Non-Compliance
April 25, 2008

During a Megan's Law compliance check of 48 registered sex offenders, San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies determined two individuals were in non-compliance with registration requirements.
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Vagos Motorcycle Gang Member Arrested
Charges Expected to be Filed Today
April 22, 2008

The San Bernardino County District Attorney is expected to file charges against a 47-year-old member of the Vagos Motorcycle Gang today following his arrest Sunday in Big Bear.
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Twenty Unlocked Cars Targeted by Thieves (Update 2)
Additional Burglary Reports Filed
April 17, 2008

To date, 20 unlocked cars in residential neighborhoods have been the target of thieves with additional owners reporting losses to the Twin Peaks Sheriff's station.
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Arraignment on Forgery Charges Held (Update 2)
Deputies Make Arrest
April 15, 2008

A 44-year-old San Bernardino resident was arraigned yesterday on a dozen felony charges relating to her arrrest for alledged forgery and check fraud.
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Carpenter Allegedly Steals Building Materials
Arrowbear Lake Man Arrested
April 15, 2008

A 49-year-old carpenter from Arrowbear Lake is in custody today after he and an alleged accomplice reportedly stole over $3,000 worth of building materials.
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Counterfeit Bill Suspect Due in Court (Update)
Deputies Arrest Alleged Suspect
April 14, 2008

A man who allegedly passed counterfeit bills at a Mexican restaurant in Big Bear City is due in court for araignment Monday.
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Charges Pending for Falsifying Ski Passes
Employee of Bear Mountain Resort
April 5, 2008

Charges of falsifying ski passes are pending against a Bear Mountain Resort employee and an employee of a Big Bear Lake hotel following a two-week investigation.
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Spy Planes to Spot Marijuana
US Forest Services Purchase Two Drones
April 4, 2008

Drones could soon be utilized to fly over marijuana grows in San Bernardino National Forest (SBNF) and relay information to law enforcement authorities.
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Pre-Trial Hearing Set for Unlicensed Contractor
Two Counts of Grand Theft Over $400 Pending
April 3, 2008

San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge David S. Cohn has set a pre-trial hearing for an unlicensed Lake Arrowhead contractor for Thursday, May 1 on two counts of grand theft over $400.
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Probation in Chihuahua Cruelty Case (Update)
Credit for 44 Days Served
April 2, 2008

The Crestline man convicted of cruelty to another's animal charges stemming from an incident in January was sentenced to 36 months probation in San Bernardino County Superior Court.
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Search Adds Charges for Standoff Suspect (Update 2)
Warrant Utilized to Search Portable Locking Safe
April 1, 2008

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies were involved in a standoff at a Cedar Glen residence in the 29000 block of Hemlock Drive after responding to a report of domestic violence early Sunday. Monday additional charges were lodged after deputies conducted a warrant search.
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Drugs Located During Warrant Search
George Donald Hatt Arrested by Deputies
March 29, 2008

A half dozen armed San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputies served a search warrant in the 200 block of Hemlock Drive in Lake Arrowhead and arrested the occupant of the residence.
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Battery With Major Injuries Charges Filed
Incident Following Dinner in Local Restaurant
March 28, 2008

A 33-year-old Hacienda Heights man is in custody today charged with battery with major injuries and burglary following an incident Thursday evening near a local restaurant.
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Attempted Murder Suspect Back in Custody (Update 2)
Warrant Arrest in VOE
March 27, 2008

A Valley of Enchantment man arrested Saturday afternoon on attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and domestic battery charges is back in custody today.
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Trial Date Vacated for Chase Suspect (Update)
Readines Calendar Now April 11
March 25, 2008

A jury trial was scheduled to begin Monday for car chase suspect Michael David Stone in San Bernardino County Superior Court was vacated. No explanation was offered in court documents for the rescheduled court trial now set for April 14.
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Alarm Sounds at Boys and Girls Club
Broken Window Triggers Quick Response
March 23, 2008

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputies arrived quickly at the Boys & Girls Club in Crestline late Saturday night after being notified alarms were sounding at the complex on Forest Shade Road.
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Bumper Sticker Burglar Convicted
Waddoups to be Sentenced April 21
March 21, 2008

Sentencing has been set for the so-called Bumper Sticker Burglar after Daniel Evan Waddoups accepted a plea bargain to a single count of burglary in San Bernardino County Superior Court yesterday.
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Recurring E-mail Scam Alert
Big Bear Sheriff’s Office Issues Notice
March 21, 2008

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District Attorney Files Murder Charges (Update 2)
Triple Shooting Suspect Sought
March 19, 2008

San Bernardino, CA – The San Bernardino County District Attorney has filed murder charges against Juan Antonio Herrera, 29, who is being sought in connection of a triple shooting in San Bernardino Saturday morning.
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Maximum Enforcement on Saint Patrick's Day (Update)
Avoid the 25 Agencies
March 17, 2008

The Avoid the 25 DUI Task Force is out in force today focusing overtime DUI Patrols to watch the pubs, bars and night spots celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Don't Drink and Drive.
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Deer Lick Home Center Target of Vandals
Site of Thursday’s Arson Fire
March 17, 2008

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to a vandalism report at Deer Lick Home Center in Arrowbear Lake Monday afternoon.
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Vehicle Burglary Suspect Released (Update)
Bail Posted for Derreck Halterman
March 13, 2008

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies got a possible break in a series of vehicle burglaries last week in the parking garage at Lake Arrowhead Village with the arrest of a man in San Bernardino. He posted $10,000 bail bond and has been released.
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Arraignment Set for Deputy Accused of Extortion
Court Appearance is May 7
March 13, 2008

The arraignment of San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy John Thomas Laurent who is charged with attempted extortion has been set for Wednesday, May 7.
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Armed Gunman Kidnaps Woman
Residence Showed Sign of Forced Entry
March 13, 2008

An armed gunman allegedly kidnapped a woman from a residence in Devore about 6:51 a.m. Wednesday in the 18000 block of Grandview Avenue.
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Burglary Ring Suspects Appear in Court (Update 2)
Arrested During Multi-Agency Operation
March 11, 2008

Two suspects believed to be part of a Crestline burglary ring aappeared in San Bernardino Superior Court before Judge Michael Dest on Monday—Sammy Lee Davis and Christopher Gary Born.
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Alleged Burglary Ring Arrests Now Seven
Multi-Agency Operation in Crestline
March 6, 2008

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has arrested a total of seven individuals related to an alleged burglary ring in Crestline.
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Deputy Turns Self In (Update)
Attempted Extortion Charged
March 6, 2008

A San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputy assigned to the Twin Peaks Station has surrendered after being charged with attempted extortion.
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Crestline Special Investigation Leads to Arrest
Multi-Agency Task Force Serves Warrants
March 1, 2008

A multi-agency task force led by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department served search warrants at several Crestline addresses Friday morning.
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Leads Sought in Possible Drug Cartel Homicide
Body of Kidnapped Man Found in Crestline
February 27, 2008

The Ontario Police Department's investigation into the death of 34-year-old Santiago Contreras is ongoing and the department is seeking leads in the case that may involve a Mexican drug cartel.
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Drug Cartel Suspected in Kidnap Victim’s Death (Update)
Ontario Police Continue Investigation
February 26, 2008

Ontario Police continue the investigation into the death of 34-year-old Santiago Contreras who was kidnapped at gunpoint on February 18. Investigators now believe the incident that ended with the body being dumped near Crestline may involve a Mexican drug cartel.
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Driver's Name Released In Double Fatality Accident (Update)
Highway 330 Transition Road
February 26, 2008

The San Bernardino County Coroner's office has released the names of two passengers killed when the 1995 Saturn they were riding in flipped on the eastbound transition road to Highway 330 late Saturday night. The driver's name has been released by the California Highway Patrol.
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Body of Kidnapped Man Identified (Update 2)
February 25, 2008

The homicide victim located near Crestline has been identified as a man who was kidnapped from his residence last week.
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Developing Story: Body Dumped Near Crestline (Update 2)
Homicide Detectives Collecting Evidence
February 24, 2008

Hikers near Crestline Saturday afternoon discovered a body about 30-feet off of Highway 138, according to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department officials.
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Spaghetti Dinner to Benefit Traffic Victim's Family
Donation Only Dinner
February 23, 2008

A benefit dinner for the children of 49-year-old Dale Kent Roberts will be held at Madeline's Café in Valley of Enchantment February 24 from 4-6 p.m.
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Burglary Suspects Apprehended
Deputies Spot Suspects in Parked Car
February 23, 2008

Two burglary suspects have been apprehended in Lake Arrowhead after a patrolling deputy spotted the duo sitting in the driveway of a Lake Arrowhead residence.
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Another Delay for Retrial of Murder Suspect
Anesthesiologist Faces Second Trial
February 22, 2008

The retrial of murder suspect Orlando Carbonell has been delayed again to allow his new attorney time to prepare the defense.
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Barricade Suspect Enters Not Guilty Plea
Pet Rabbit Shot During Incident
February 22, 2008

Barricade suspect Billy Dewayne Rushing, 40, was arraigned on four felony counts Thursday afternoon. The Running Springs man entered a not guilty plea to charges.
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High Speed Pursuit Driver Transferred to Prison
February 21, 2008

Robert Leo Spargo, who was involved in a high speed pursuit on Highway 18 late last year has been transferred to the Department of Corrections in Chino.
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White Crosses Mark Spot of Fatal Accident
February 18, 2008

Two white crosses mark the spot on Highway 18 where 49-year-old Crestline resident Dale Kent Roberts lost his life Friday in a traffic accident that is still under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
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Highway 18 Accident Victim from Crestline
February 16, 2008

The 49-year-old Crestline man who died in a solo vehicle accident on Highway 18 near the San Bernardino city limits has been identified as Dale Kent Roberts. Sections of Highway 18 were closed for up to two hours
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Dave the Tile Guy Assault Suspect Released
Ordered Not to Have Contact with Victim
February 15, 2008

The 51-year-old man accused of assault with a deadly weapon involving Dave the Tile Guy (David Harwell) last Saturday has been released on bail after a San Bernardino County Superior Court judge admonished him not to have contact with the victim.
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Beating and Shooting Details Released
February 15, 2008

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has released additional details about the reported beating and shooting of a 30-year-old man. Deputies have identified the victim as Timothy Lee Bertsche.
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Two Arrests Stem from Attempted Murder (Update)
February 14, 2008

Two mountain residents are in custody at the Central Detention Center (CDC) in San Bernardino following an incident resulting in an unidentified man being shot with a 12-guage shotgun.
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Shots Echo Through Valley of Enchantment (Update)
February 12, 2008

Just before 8 p.m. Monday evening, a series of shots echoed through the Valley of Enchantment area prompting a response from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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Investigation of Dave the Tile Guy Incident Continues
February 12, 2008

The investigation into Saturday's incident involving Dave the Tile Guy is ongoing and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputies are asking the public to help provide additional information.
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Twin Peaks Resident Sentenced to Prison
February 10, 2008

Judge John Martin has sentenced Twin Peaks resident Bradley Michael Greene, 20, to one year and four months in state prison for buying or receiving stolen property.
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Court Dates Set for Bumper Sticker Robbery Suspect
February 10, 2008

The so-called bumper sticker robbery suspect—Daniel Evan Waddoups—will return to court February 21 for a pre-preliminary conference on the charges stemming from his January 17 arrest.
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Residents Await Details of Dave the Tile Man Incident
February 10, 2008

Residents of Crestline and other mountain communities are awaiting additional information about the incident on Saturday that left Dave the Tile Man injured and a Valley of Enchantment man in custody on alleged assault charges.
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Dave the Tile Guy Released from Hospital (Update)
Driver of Vehicle Arrested for Assault
February 9, 2008

It started with Dave Harwell from Palazzo Tile publicizing his business in front of Crestline's 7-11. But just before noon, Dave the Tile Guy, was struck by a pickup truck and the driver eventually arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.
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Super Bowl Task Force Makes 47 DUI Arrests
February 6, 2008

The 47 individuals arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence during the AVOID the 25 Super Bowl saturation enforcement period face appearances in court, hefty fines and possibly losing their driver's license and/or vehicles.
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Teens Face Burglary Charges
Alcohol Stolen from Jensen’s in Blue Jay
February 4, 2008

A daylight robbery at Jensen's Finest Foods in Blue Jay resulted in two teenagers being booked at the Central Juvenile Hall in San Bernardino and a third being released to family members.
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Teens Rob Jensen’s Finest Foods
February 3, 2008

Two teenagers are in Central Juvenile Hall in San Bernardino today and a third has been released to a family member following a daylight robbery at Jensen's Finest Foods in Blue Jay.
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AVOID the 25 By Designating A Sober Driver (Update)
February 2, 2008

The AVOID the 25 law enforcement agencies will be out in force on Super Bowl Sunday. You can avoid arrest by designating a sober driver even before the game starts on Sunday.
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New Speculation About Foot Chase Suspects (Update 3)
Involvement in Armed Robbery Not Confirmed
February 1, 2008

Two residents of the mountain communities were involved in a foot pursuit in Loma Linda Monday afternoon and were apprehended. Speculation about whether they were possibly involved in a robbery of McDonald's in Blue Jay cannot be confirmed.
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Pepper Spray Suspect Arraigned (Update)
January 30, 2008

A San Bernardino County Deputy Sheriff utilized OC spray (Pepper Spray) to convince A Cedar Glen domestic battery suspect who had to be pepper sprayed to comply with a deputy's order has been arraigned and bail set at $25,000.
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Stater Brothers Robber Transferred to State Prison (Update)
January 28, 2008

The man who allegedly pulled a four-inch knife on Stater Bros. employees last Wednesday during a theft of hard liquor has been transferred to state prison.
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Traffic Accident Claims Life of Local Man
January 27, 2008

A 29-year-old Crestline man, identified by Colton Police as Lawrence Gilbert Leyva, has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle traffic accident.
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Retrial of Murder Suspect Underway
January 25, 2008

Orlando Carbonell's attorney returns to San Bernardino County Superior Court today as one of the first steps in retrying the 44-year-old anesthesiologist for the murder of a colleague on July 19, 2004 near Lake Silverwood.
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Suspects Sought in McDonald's Armed Robbery
January 25, 2008

Two armed suspects who robbed the McDonald's Restaurant in Blue Jay Thursday night are still at large and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is seeking information from witnesses that can lead to their arrest.
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Suspect Arraigned on Cruelty to Chihuahua Charges (Update)
January 24, 2008

Twin Peaks Sheriff's Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call in Crestline on Saturday and determined Shawn Michael Mullaney had been involved in a verbal altercation with his girlfriend and had maliciously assaulted his girlfriend's Chihuahua. He has now been arraigned on cruelty to animals charges.

Armed Robbery at McDonald’s (Update)
January 24, 2008

Shortly after 8:15 p.m. Thursday, two masked men armed with guns walked into the McDonald's Restaurant in Blue Jay and demanded money from the clerks.
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High Speed Pursuit Driver Accepts Plea Bargain (Update)
January 23, 2008

Robert Leo Spargo, 29, accepted a plea bargain today relating to a high speed chase on December 8, 2007 and will spend two years in state prison.
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Counterfeit Bills Surface in Big Bear Valley
January 23, 2008

The Big Bear Sheriff's Station has taken recent reports of counterfeit $50 and $100 bills being passed at local businesses in Big Bear Valley.
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In & Out That’s What the Burglary Was All About (Update)
January 22, 2008

Just after midnight Monday morning the In & Out Restaurant at 17069 Bear Valley Road in Hesperia reported a burglary in progress. One of the suspects has now been transfered to an unspecified outside agency.
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Series of Shots Heard in Valley of Enchantment
January 22, 2008

A series of shots were heard in the Valley of Enchantment area Monday night prompting numerous calls to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department starting at 8:37 p.m.
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Second Burglary May Involve Bumper Sticker Suspect
January 21, 2008

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies are now considering the so-called bumper sticker bandit an official suspect in a second Crestline residential burglary.
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Hit Man Suspect Back in Court
January 21, 2008

Big Bear resident Basil Leonard Dantinne is scheduled to appear in Ventura Superior Court today on charges he allegedly tried to hire a hit man to kill a former employer and members of the employer's family.
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34 Arrests In 11 Days
Twin Peaks Multiple Enforcement Team
January 20, 2008

It took just 11 days for San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies Ray Mariedth and Brian Weck to make 34 arrests in the mountain communities filling available cells at the Twin Peaks Sheriff's station. Their efforts are part of the new Multiple Enforcement Team (MET) formed to supplement patrol and the investigation bureau.

Alleged Sex Offender Arrested
January 20, 2008

Three San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department patrol units and a helicopter converged on a Crestline residential neighborhood Saturday morning leading to the arrest of a 39-year-old man on sexual assault charges.
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Bumper Sticker Burglary Suspect Facing More Charges (Update 2)
January 19, 2008

A 31-year-old Crestline man is in jail today after a distinctive red and white bumper sticker helped San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies track him down. Court records show he also faces additional charges.
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Arrest Made in High Speed Chase (Update 1)
Car Located Saturday in Cajon Pass Area
January 16, 2008

Colton Police have arrested a 28-year-old man, Michael David Stone (aka. Samuel Jones), who they believe led officers on a chase that ended in a crash on Highway 30 that injured officer Kris Guerrero on Thursday, January 10.
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Search for Lost Hiker Continues After Nightfall (Update 2)
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January 9, 2008

Search and Rescue crews continued their search in the Green Valley Lake area for 62-year-old Dean Christy. Specially equipped helicopters will be utilized overnight to assist ground crews.
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Attempt to Hire Hit Man Results in Arrest
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January 9, 2008

Handyman Basil Leonard Dantinne, 62, allegedly tried to hire a hit man to kill a former employer and members of the employer's family resulting in his arrest in the 300 block of Big Bear City.
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Chain Controls Lifted for Mountain Highways (Update 1)
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January 8, 2008

Caltrans has lifted chain controls for all mountain highways as of Wednesday, January 9.
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Search for Missing Hiker to Continue Wednesday (Update 2)
January 8, 2008

Search and Rescue teams from Sierra Madre, San Dimas and Riverside are now involved in the extensive search for 62-year-old Dean Christy in the Green Valley Lake area. The search will continue on Wednesday.
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Chain Controls In Effect for Mountain Roads (Update 4)
January 7, 2008

Several mountain roads have chain controls in place as of 7:30 am Monday, January 07, 2008, according to Caltrans. Those roads include Highways 18, 330, 38, 138 and 173.
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Search for Missing Hiker Continues (Update 4)
January 6, 2008

Search and Rescue teams began their ongoing search for a 62-year-old hiker at 6:00 am today near Green Valley Lake in deteriorating weather conditions. A Sheriff's Department helicopter joined the search late Sunday.
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New Teams Join Search for Hiker (Update 3)
January 6, 2008

Weather conditions in the Green Valley Lake area improved Monday aiding Search and Rescue crews in their search for 62-year-old Dean Christy. New search teams have arrived on scene to compliment existing units.
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Highway 18 Open Between Snow Valley and Big Bear (Update 2)
January 5, 2008

Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol have just reopened Highway 18 between Snow Valley and the Big Bear Dam. The road had beenclosed since shortly before 10:00 pm Friday night.
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Chain Controls Reinstated by Caltrans (Update 3)
January 5, 2008

Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol have re-established chain controls on Highway 18 and Highway 38 late Saturday.
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Mountain Lion Wounded (Update 1)
January 4, 2008

A Cedarpines Park resident reported that at about 10 pm Thursday (January 3) evening a mountain lion entered his fenced back yard and went after his two German shepherd dogs. Shots were fired and the lion was apparently wounded.
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Hiker Lost in Green Valley Lake Area (Update 10)
January 4, 2008

About 6:30 p.m. Friday (January 4, 2008) a hiker called the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department on a cell phone to tell them he was lost somewhere in the Green Valley Lake area. The search continued Saturday and teams will return Sunday.
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DUI Arrests Skyrocket in County
AVOID the 25 Saturation Campaign
January 3, 2008

The county's most aggressive impaired driving crackdown of the year—AVOID the 25-resulted in 873 drunk driving arrests between December 14, 2007 and January 2, 2008.
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Suspect Arrested Following Barricade Incident (Update 1)
January 2, 2008

A 30-year-old subject was arrested by the California Highway Patrol in Big Bear Lake following a brief barricade incident and foot pursuit early Tuesday morning.
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Truck Plunges Off Highway 18
January 2, 2008

Reports of a vehicle over the side of Highway 18 near Panorama Point in Crestline started reaching California Highway Patrol dispatchers at 3:55 pm Monday (December 31, 2007). The accident was approximately two miles south of the Crestline Bridge.
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Graffiti Vandals Strike RIMOFTHEWORLD.net
January 2, 2008

Vandals struck the offices of RIMOFTHEWORLD.net and ERA Bruin Trojan Realtors late New Year's Eve causing considerable damage to the exterior of the office complex in the 31000 block of Hilltop Boulevard in Running Springs.
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Celebrate 2008 Without Guns or Fireworks
December 31, 2007

Local law enforcement officials warn residents and visitors in the mountain communities that individuals who ring in 2008 with gunfire will be prosecuted. The same goes for fireworks.
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Tipsy Tow Offered by Auto Club
December 30, 2007

Local residents are reminded not to drink and drive during the New Year's celebrations. However, the Automobile Club of Southern California is offering a Tipsy Tow service from Sunday through Tuesday night for drivers who drink to bring in 2008.
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Teenager Transferred to State Prison
Rintye Serving 16 Years for Voluntary Manslaughter
December 28, 2007

Eighteen-year-old Devin Rintye has been transferred from West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga to the State Department of Corrections in Chino. Rintye will spend the next 16 years in state prison after accepting a plea bargain relating to the July 18, 2005 slaying of a 36-year-old Valley of Enchantment woman.

Guilty Pleas Entered in Grass Valley Burglary
December 28, 2007

San Bernardino Superior Court Judge Arthur Harrison has accepted a plea bargain from two defendants who were arrested Friday, December 14 for burglarizing a residence in the Grass Valley Fire area within the emergency zone declared by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Force Used to Enter Residence
December 27, 2007

A 61-year-old Lake Arrowhead man remains in custody today after San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies had to use force to enter a residence in the 700 block of Ivy Lane. The incident involving Miles David Gupton started at 11:28 am Christmas Eve (December 24).
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AVOID the 25 Campaign Approaches 500 Arrests (Update 4)
Don't Drink and Drive
December 25, 2007

Local law enforcement agencies are conducting one of the state's most aggressive impaired driving crackdowns of the year, with 25 agencies taking part in the AVOID the 25 campaign as part of California's winter holiday DUI crackdown.
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Guilty Verdict in Hate Crime Case (Update 3)
Big Bear Man Found Guilty
December 22, 2007

The case involving a Big Bear man and two other men accused of a hate crime involving the beating and stabbing of a black man has ended with the jury finding the trio guilty.
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Grand Theft Auto Suspect Released From Custody (Update 1)
San Bernardino County Sheriff Press Release
December 22, 2007

At approximately 10:45 pm on Thursday, December 20, 2007, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at Nottingham's Restaurant and Tavern in Big Bear Lake. The car was located nearby and Darin James Burnes was arrested for grand theft auto.
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Stolen Car Suspect Back in Court
Highway 18 High Speed Pursuit
December 21, 2007

Robert Lee Spargo, 29, who was arrested earlier this month after a high speed chase on Highway 18, appeared in court this week on grand theft auto charges. However, a scheduled pre-preliminary hearing set for today (December 21) was disposed by Superior Court Judge Michael Dest.
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Grass Valley Fire Burglary Suspects Arraigned (Update 2)
December 20, 2007

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies have been making extra area checks of the Grass Valley and Slide Fire areas since a "state of emergency" was declared by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Friday (December 14) deputies made two more felony arrests of individuals who allegedly burglarized or looted dwellings within the emergency zone. One suspect was arraigned Tuesday, December 18 and another, Wednesday, December 19.

Six Burglary Suspects Arrested
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Press Release
December 19, 2007

On Tuesday, December 18, 2007, at approximately 1:45 pm, deputies of the Big Bear Sheriff's Station were notified by a reporting party via cell phone that Blauer Ski & Board Rentals in Big Bear Lake had been burglarized. Six suspects were arrested in Arrowbear after being stopped by the California Highway Patrol.

Most Wanted Subject Transferred to State Prison (Update 1)
December 18, 2007

For several months, Patrick Sean Mitchell, 34, was considered the Mountain's Most Wanted fugitive but on November 15 he was arrested on suspicion of buying or receiving stolen property. Mitchell wass transferred to the State Department of Corrections in Chino Monday afternoon.
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Vehicle Pursuit in Arctic Circle Area
December 18, 2007

Shortly after 1:50 pm today, California Highway Patrol and San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies began a vehicle pursuit in the Arctic Circle area on Highway 18.
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Bar Brawl Leads to Three Arrests
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Release
December 18, 2007

Shortly before 10:30 pm on Monday, December 17, 2007, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a report of a fight at Murray's Saloon & Eatery in Big Bear Lake. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with three male subjects who were reported to have been fighting with other patrons inside the bar.

Saloon Patron Injured in Altercation (Update 1)
December 17, 2007

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to a 911 call at the Bear Claw Saloon in the 24000 block of Lake Drive in Crestline early Sunday morning and discovered an injured male subject unconscious.
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Judge Sentences Rintye to 16 Years
Plea Bargain Accepted by Teenager
December 16, 2007

Eighteen-year-old Devin Rintye will spend the next 16 years in state prison after accepting a plea bargain relating to the July 18, 2005 slaying of a 36-year-old Valley of Enchantment woman.
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Esperanza Fire Suspect’s Trial Set for April 14
Raymond Lee Oyler Faces Death Penalty
December 16, 2007

The trial of 37-year-old Esperanza Fire arson uspect Raymond Lee Oyler has been postponed to Monday, April 14, 2008 in Department 31. The Beaumont mechanic is facing the death penalty on charges of murder and arson in the Esperanza Fire that overran and killed five U.S. Forest Service firefighters.
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Three Shots Fired in Residence (Update 1)
Arignment Set for January 14
December 14, 2007

A 37-year-old Crestline woman faces felony firearms charges following her arrest by San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies for allegedly discharging a black .45 caliber handgun inside a Crestline residence. Her arrignment is now set for Monday, January 14, 2008.
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High School Students May Face Felony Charges
December 14, 2007

Three Rim of the World High School students have reportedly admitted to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department in Twin Peaks that they vandalized a water well owned by the Dogwood-Blue Jay Canyon Improvement Association.
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Motorcycle Over the Side of the Mountain (Update 1)
December 13, 2007

A 2000 Honda motorcycle was spotted by a hiker about 100 yards down a ravine off Highway 330 on Wednesday, December 12. An area search did not find a driver and CHP officials finally determined the bike was stolen in July.
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High Speed Pursuit Suspect Arraigned (Update 4)
In Custody at West Valley Detention Center
December 12, 2007

A high-speed pursuit of a vehicle stolen from a Lake Arrowhead residence ended with the arrest of a suspect identified at Robert Leo Spargo, 29. But it took an extensive search of the Old Waterman Canyon Road area by deputies and CHP units with the assist of two Sheriff's Department helicopters and area residents to finally locate the suspect.

Suspect Flees After Routine Traffic Stop (Update 1)
Weston King Wanted on Warrants
December 12, 2007

A routine traffic stop for a double parking traffic violation near the Crestline Post Office turned into a manhunt Tuesday, December 11 after the suspect fled on foot. The suspect has been identified as 34-year-old Weston King.
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Two Burglary Suspects Arrested (Update 1)
Suspicious Checks Cashed
December 10, 2007

Neither rain, hail nor snow could keep San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies from arresting two burglary suspects in Crestline on Saturday, December 8.
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Industrial Accident Claims Life of 53-Year-Old Man (Update 1)
December 8, 2007

A 53-year-old resident of Joshua Tree—Gustavo Cota—was killed Friday, December 07, 2007 shortly before 8:00 am in an industrial accident at the Robertson's Ready Mix Plant at 3655 Highway 18 in Lucerne Valley.
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Court Approves Continuance for Arson Suspect
December 4, 2007

Attorney Steve Meister who is representing arson suspect John Alfred Rund, 48, was granted a continuance on Monday, December 3, 2007 by Judge Robert Law. Meister entered an oral motion for the continuance as Rudd looked on in the Victorville Superior Court.
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Suspicious Circumstances Surround Woman’s Death
December 2, 2007

Suspicious circumstances surround the death of a 55-year-old woman whose body was found Saturday, December 1, 2007 in the 41000 block of Big Bear Boulevard. A preliminary investigation failed to determine the cause of death.
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Mountain Commuters Frustrated by Traffic Backlog at Fatal Accident (Update 1)
Coroner Releases Name of Victim
November 29, 2007

Mountain residents commuting off the hill Thursday, November 29, 2007 to Inland Empire jobs were frustrated by the traffic backlog at a fatal accident. The solo vehicle accident on the transition road at I-215 and the I-15 interchange occurred during peak rush hour traffic.
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DNA Allegedly Links Suspect to Crime Scene
November 29, 2007

DNA evidence collected from a Running Springs commercial burglary has allegedly linked a suspect to the case. The suspect—identified as 27-year-old Christopher Michael Jebaili—is currently incarcerated in state prison for burglary.
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Detention Hearing Set for Teenagers Charged with Making Criminal Threats
November 29, 2007

A detention hearing is set for Friday, November 30, 2007 in San Bernardino for two teenagers suspected of making criminal threats against 46 students and faculty at Big Bear Middle School on Monday of this week.
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Big Bear Lake Man Accepts Plea Bargain
Sexual Exploitation of a Child
November 28, 2007

A Big Bear Lake man has accepted a plea bargain to a misdemeanor count of sexual exploitation of a child and had 49 other counts dismissed.
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46 Students and Faculty Allegedly Threatened by 2 Big Bear Students
Big Bear Sheriff's Department Press Release
November 28, 2007

Shortly before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 26, 2007, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station responded to a report of a school crime at Big Bear Middle School. A preliminary investigation of the matter revealed that school administrators had been notified that some students were making criminal threats toward other students.

Burglary Suspect in Custody (Update 1)
November 26, 2007

Deputies at the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Department have announced the arrest of burglary suspect Patrick Lance Ganoe, 24, by the Ontario Police Department.
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Officers Investigating Trailer Thefts (Update 1)
License Plate Released
November 26, 2007

A resident in the 300 block of South Fairway Drive in Twin Peaks reported the theft of a brand new trailer at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, November 25, 2007. The exact time of the theft was not known.
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Resisting Arrest Charges Filed Against Crestline Man
November 26, 2007

San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 28-year-old Crestline man Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 9:30 p.m. on charges of resisting arrest.
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Jury Trial Reset for Teenage Murder Suspect
November 16, 2007

A San Bernardino Superior Court judge has once again reset the date of the jury trial for 18-year-old Devin Lee Rintye from Crestline.
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Judge Denies Release of Arson Suspect
November 15, 2007

Victorville, CA – Judge Robert Law has denied the request of 48-year-old John Alfred Rund to be released on his own recognizance. The ruling means Rund, who is a suspected arsonist, will remain in custody at the West Valley Detention Center (WVDC) in Rancho Cucamonga until his next scheduled court appearance on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. in Department V-8.

Deputies Arrest Wanted Felon
November 10, 2007

Three deputies from the Twin Peaks Sheriff's station arrested 43-year-old William Gilbert Theriot Thursday afternoon and late Friday he was transferred to state prison.
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