William James Blackburn has entered a not guilty plea following his arrest on suspicion of a series of burglaries in the Lake Arrowhead area. (File Photo)
By G.T. Houts
Lake Arrowhead, CA – A 49-year-old man charged with a series of Lake Arrowhead residential burglaries — William James Blackburn — has entered a not guilty plea and remains in custody on $100,000 bail at the Central Detention Center in San Bernardino.
THE CASE
William James Blackburn (Sheriff’s Department Photo)
On February 7, deputies and detectives from the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station executed a search warrant in the 900 Block of North Drive in Lake Arrowhead.
Officers were were led to the residence after a vehicle was found near the scene of two residential burglaries. The vehicle was stuck in the mud and deputies believed the registered owner, identified in a press release as Blackburn, was responsible for the burglaries.
During the search, deputies recovered two stolen firearms as well as miscellaneous power tools and other items identified as stolen.
The items recovered at Blackburns residence were linked to burglaries in the Lake Arrowhead area over the past year.
THE ARREST
Blackburn, was found at the residence after attempting to hide in a storage container on the property. He was taken into custody for burglary as well as weapons violations.
Blackburn was transported the Central Detention Center and booked for PC 459, Burglary, PC 25850(2), Possession of a stolen firearm, and PC 496(a), Possession of stolen property.
THE ARRAIGNMENT
On February 9, Blackburn entered the not guilty plea to all charges during a video arraignment.
Court Commissioner Ronald J. Gilbert set a pre-preliminary hearing for 8:30 a.m. on Friday, February 19, in Department S-17.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The media release indicates that Blackburn is believed to be linked to burglaries in the Lake Arrowhead area.
Individuals having further information regarding this case or additional burglaries connected to Blackburn, are encouraged to contact the Twin Peaks Station at (909) 336-0687 or We Tip 1-800-78-CRIME.
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