SCAM ALERT: Sheriff’s Department Warns Of “Kidnapping” Calls
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s investigators are cautioning mountain and county residents to be aware of a “kidnapping” phone scam currently make the rounds. (Contributed Photo) By G. T. Houts...
View ArticleCAR THEFT: Two Suspects In Custody – Three Vehicles Recovered
Two suspects are in custody and three stolen vehicles have been recovered by Twin Peaks Sheriff’s deputies. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts Twin Peaks, CA – Two suspects are in custody following their...
View ArticleHOMICIDE: Deputies Seeking Information About Possible Suspect
A Twin Peaks man was killed in the 31000 block of Wagon Wheel Drive in Running Springs Friday night. The unidentified suspect is still at large. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts Running Springs, CA – A...
View ArticleALERT: Blue Jay Business Shocked By Utility Scam
Utility scammers collected $900 from a Blue Jay business after threatening to immediately turn off power to the firm. SCE is alerting businesses and residents of the scam in an effort to avoid...
View ArticleHATE CRIME: Obernolte Bill Will Help Protect Public Safety Officers
Assemblyman Jay Obernolte — who represents the mountain communities — has introduced legislation that would make it a hate crime if a crime specifically targets a public safety officer. (Contributed...
View ArticleASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON: Bail Set At $175,000
Bail has been set at $175,000 for a 37-year-old Cedar Glen man charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, burglary and causing great bodily injury on a person. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts...
View ArticleNEW LAWS 2017: Nine Authored By Assemblyman Jay Obernolte
Assemblyman Jay Obernolte — who represents the mountain communities –authored 9 bills that were signed into law by the governor. (Contributed Photo) By Michael P. Neufeld Mountain Communities –...
View ArticleATTEMPTED MURDER/ARSON: $1 Million Bail For 26-Year-Old Suspect
Twin Peaks Sheriff’s deputies arrested 26-year-old Joseph Cardenas on suspicion of attempted murder and arson. Bail has been set at $1 million. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts Lake Arrowhead, CA – A...
View ArticleHAPPY NEW YEAR: Celebratory Gunfire Is Illegal – DON’T SHOOT!
Bring in 2017 by celebrating responsibly. Celebratory gunfire is illegal and dangerous. . .DON’T SHOOT! (Contributed Photo) By G. T. Houts Mountain Communities – Mountain residents are urged to refrain...
View ArticleCOURT APPEARANCE: Bail For Arson Suspect Remains At $1 Million
Joseph Cardenas, 26, charged with arson of an inhabited structure in Lake Arrowhead on December 16, remains in custody on $1 million bail at the West Valley Detention Center. (File Photo) By G. T....
View ArticleSEXUAL ASSAULT: Former Boy Scout Camp Counselor Arrested
Sean Justin Lee, 23, a former counselor at a Cedar Glen Boy Scout Camp, has been charged with sexual assault involving a 16-year-old male camper. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts Cedar Glen, CA – A former...
View ArticleDISTRICT ATTORNEY: San Bernardino County Placement Of Violent Sexual Predator...
“San Bernardino County will not be used as a dumping ground for sexually violent predators,”District Attorney Michael Ramos stated as his office is working to keep a San Francisco Sexually Violent...
View ArticleSUSPECTS SOUGHT: Deputies Seek Public’s Assistance (VIDEO)
A video of three burglary suspects has been released by the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station in hopes someone can identify one or more of the trios. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts Twin Peaks, CA – The Twin...
View ArticleSTABBING: Big Bear Deputies Respond To 41000 Block Of Park Avenue (UPDATE)
By G. T. Houts UPDATE: Monday, January 9 – 5:14 a.m. Big Bear Lake, CA – While details of the reported stabbing in the 41000 block of Park Avenue in Big Bear Lake are still sketchy, ROTWNEWS.com has...
View ArticleBIG BEAR SHERIFF’S STATION: Possession Of Stolen Firearm Arrest
A 30-year-old Texas man — Carl Anthony James — was cited and released by Big Bear Sheriff’s deputies after a firearm reported stolen from Tennessee was recovered during an armed robbery investigation....
View ArticleNOT GUILTY PLEA: $150,000 Bail Set For 18-Year-Old Stabbing Suspect
A not guilty plea has been entered for 18-year-old Brendan Patrick Grogan to a count of assault with a deadly weapon. Bail was raised to $150,000. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts Big Bear Lake, CA –...
View ArticleASSAULT ARREST: Suspect Also Charged With Manufacturing An Explosive Device
A 56-year-old man is under arrest on an assault with a deadly weapon charge and for manufacturing an explosive device that brought the Bomb and Arson Unit to a Cedarpines Park residence. (File Photo)...
View ArticleBig Bear Lake Man Charged with Burglary, Sexual Battery, False Imprisonment...
By Joe Tunnel Big Bear Lake CA. – A 21 year-old Big Bear Lake man was arrested on Saturday, April 1, 2017 after forcing his way into a home in the Moonridge area of Big Bear Lake, and assaulting a 60...
View ArticleValley of Enchantment Man Arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance...
By Susan A. Neufeld Crestline, CA – On Tuesday May 16, 2017, Deputy Cavender of the Twin Peaks Multiple Enforcement Team (MET) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the community of Crestline for...
View ArticleArmed Robbery in Twin Peaks, May 21, 2017
By G. T. Houts Twin Peaks, CA – On Sunday May 21, 2017 at approximately 8:18 p.m. deputies from the Twin Peaks Station responded to a 911 call in the 25800 block of Mil Pine Road, the victim made the...
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