As part of the follow-up investigation of the so-called mannequin case threatening deputies and a probation officer, the Twin Peaks Station has arrested 27 individuals. (Photo By Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station)
By G. T. Houts
UPDATE: Thursday, March 3 – 10:50 a.m.
Twin Peaks, Ca – A follow-up investigation to the recent mannequin case involving threats against local deputies was conducted on Wednesday, March 2 by patrol deputies and detectives from the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station.
Twenty-seven persons were arrested during a follow-up investigation to the mannequin case in the mountain communities by the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station on March 2. (Photo by ROTWNEWS.com)
A total of 27 people were taken into custody related to the ongoing investigation.
THE MANNEQUIN CASE
On Thursday, February 18, the Twin Peaks Station responded to calls of 7 mannequins hanging in various locations in the Crestline and Cedarpines Park communities.
The mannequins had “bull’s eye” targets and names of current and former deputies as well as a San Bernardino County Probation Officer painted on them.
The follow up investigation primarily focused on residences in the communities of Crestline and Valley of Enchantment which were believed to be associated with the mannequin case.
THE INVESTIGATION
During the investigation, Twin Peaks deputies arrested anyone with active warrants or who were involved in new criminal activity.
Patrol deputies and Twin Peaks detectives continue to investigate the so-called mannequin case. (Photo by ROTWNEWS.com)
Some of the new criminal charges on individuals ranged from various drug related crimes to assault on a peace officer.
The West Valley Detention Center transportation division assisted the Twin Peaks Station by providing vans for the subjects taken into custody.
The subjects arrested were transported and booked into the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Twin Peaks Station will continue to pursue the investigation until all parties involved are held accountable, according to a media release issued by the Sheriff’s Department.
Individuals with information regarding the so-called mannequin case are encouraged to contact the Twin Peaks Station at (909) 336-0687 or We Tip 1-800-78-CRIME.
West Valley Detention Center vans were used to transport the 27 persons arrested in connection with the mannequin case involving threats to Twin Peaks Sheriff’s deputies. (Photo by ROTWNEWS.com)
ORIGINAL STORY
Twin Peaks, CA – The Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station conducted a follow-up investigation to the mannequin case Wednesday that resulted in the arrest of 27 individuals.
Armed with warrants, deputies fanned out across mountain communities from Crestline to Running Springs to take the subjects into custody.
Additional details will be posted as they become available.
Deputies assist those arrested during the follow-up investigation as they were placed in the transport vehicle. (Photo by ROTWNEWS.com)
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