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Short Change Scam Targets Local Merchants
By Michael P. Neufeld Big Bear Lake, CA -Several Big Bear area businesses have been the victim of a short change scam initiated by a black male adult and possibly a black female adult. Male Suspect...
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UPDATE: Alleged Crowbar Assault Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
The Crestline man facing assault with a deadly weapon and kidnapping charges after his arrest related to an incident in Lake Arrowhead on Valentine’s Day has entered a not guilty plea to all charges....
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UPDATE: Sentencing Delayed For Twin Peaks Man Who Fatally Shot His Wife
Twin Peaks resident Brandt Bailey Bater, 64, will now be sentenced March 21 after Judge Annemarie Pace granted a defense motion for a continuance. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts UPDATE – Friday, February...
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Crestline Resident Facing Federal Tax Fraud Charges
Tammy Jonnele Ahumada, 47, has been arrested in Crestline on suspicion of federal tax fraud in excess of $250,000. (File Photo) By G.T. Houts Crestline, CA – A 47-year-old Crestline woman — identified...
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Felon In Possession Of A Firearm And Possible Stolen Vehicle Allegations
A 22-year-old Lake Arrowhead man has entered a plea of not guilty, during a video arraignment, to a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm (File Photo) By G.T. Houts Lake Arrowhead, CA – A...
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Bookkeeper Tisha Biggs Gets 11-Year Prison Sentence
Bookkeeper Alyce Letisha Biggs will serve 11 years in prison after being sentenced for committing workers’ compensation insurance fraud, tax fraud and grand theft. (File Photo) By G.T. Houts San...
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UPDATE: Jury Selection To Begin In Vehicular Manslaughter Case
Jury selection begins March 11 in the vehicular manslaughter case against Marie Antoinette Villarruel. The incident in question occurred August 1, 2008 resulting in the death of James Mainer, 61. (File...
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Green Valley Lake Burglary Suspect Heads To Court
Green Valley Lake burglary suspect Evan George Hadjes, 21, will have two court appearances this week, according to court documents. (File Photo) By G.T. Houts San Bernardino, CA – Evan George Hadjes,...
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PART 1: Burglars Rob Green Valley Lake Residents Of Their Sense Of Security
Over 30 home burglaries have been reported in Green Valley Lake in the past four months. ROTWNEWS begins a series of articles about the spike in crime and what the community is doing about it. (File...
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Murder Suspect To Make Court Appearance
Ronald Michael Hitchcock, accused of the 2012 murder of Deborah Ann Crouch, has a disposition/reset hearing set for 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12.. (File Photo) By G.T. Houts San Bernardino, CA –...
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PART 2: Law Enforcement Addresses Green Valley Lake Home Burglaries
Captain Rick Ells of the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station points out the areas in Green Valley Lake where over 30 burglaries have occurred in the last four months. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld) By Michael...
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PART THREE: Politicians Address Green Valley Lake Home Burglaries
Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, Supervisor Janice Rutherford, Sheriff John McMahon and Sheriff Candidate Paul Schrader weigh in on the recent jump in residential break-ins in Green Valley Lake. (File...
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UPDATE March 17: Vehicular Manslaughter Jury Trial (In Progress)
The jury trial of vehicular manslaughter suspect Marie Antoinette Villarruel continues Tuesday, March 18, in Department S-19. (File Photo) By Michael P. Neufeld San Bernardino, CA – The vehicular...
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Child Care Provider Facing Multiple Sex Abuse Charges
A not guilty plea — entered during a video arraignment — has been entered by a 44-year-old child care provider on multiple counts of child abuse. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts Big Bear City, CA – A...
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Teenager Facing Felony Sexting-Related Charges
Big Bear Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a 17-year-old Big Bear City youth on multiple criminal charges related to sexting explicit pictures and messages. (File Photo) By G.T. Houts Big Bear City,...
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Transient Parolee Arrested By Multi-Enforcement Task Force
Transient parolee Edgar Alvin Haines is facing several charges — including possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of parole — after his arrest in Sugarloaf. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts...
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Bookkeeper Tisha Biggs Gets 11-Year Prison Sentence
Bookkeeper Alyce Letisha Biggs will serve 11 years in prison after being sentenced for committing workers’ compensation insurance fraud, tax fraud and grand theft. (File Photo) By G.T. Houts San...
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Cajon Pass Murderer John Wayne Thomson Sentenced To Death
John Wayne Thomson, 54, has been sentenced to death by Judge Michael A. Smith for the 2006 murder of Charles Ray Hedlund in the Cajon Pass. (File Photo) By G.T. Houts San Bernardino, CA – Judge Michael...
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Vehicle Break-In Suspects Set For Arraignment April 11
By G.T. Houts Sugarloaf, CA – A report of two subjects rummaging through vehicles in a Sugarloaf residential area brought a quick response from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station. The numerous callers...
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FBI Leads Investigation Into Possible Mistreatment Of WVDC Inmates
Alleged abuse of inmates at the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga is being investigated by the FBI and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. (File Photo) By Michael P. Neufeld...
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