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Six Arrests Made During Probation Compliance Sweep
A Probation Compliance Sweep resulted in six (6) arrests in Big Bear Valley. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts Big Bear Lake, CA – A Post Release Community Supervision (AB 109) Probation compliance sweep in...
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Suspect Arrested After High Speed Chase
The driver of a red Ford Mustang was arrested following a high speed chase through the streets of Big Bear Lake. (Contributed Photo). By G. T. Houts Big Bear Lake, CA – The 19-year-old driver of a red...
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MOST WANTED: Matthew Richard Ricksecker
By G. T. Houts Twin Peaks, CA – Matthew Richard Ricksecker, 39, has been named to the Mountain’s Most Wanted List by the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station, according to Captain Rick Ells. Captain Ells...
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31-year-old Rape Suspect Returns To Court For Disposition Reset Hearing
A disposition/reset hearing for a 31-year-old Lake Arrowhead rape suspect related to his arrest in February 2011 for allegedly raping an underage drugged victim will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Monday,...
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22-Year-Old Man Charged With Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend
A 29-year-old female from Big Bear City was allegedly kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend. The man is now in custody facing felony kidnapping charges. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts Big Bear City, CA – A...
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UPDATE: Court Hearing Delayed When Alleged Sex Abuse Fires Attorney
The 44-year-old child care provider charged with multiple counts of child abuse,– Mark Curtis Marcum — fired his attorney prior to a scheduled disposition/reset hearing. The action delayed the hearing...
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19-year-Old Arraigned on Child Sex Abuse Charges
A 19-year-old Big Bear City man — Hany Basem Gatas — has entered a not guilty plea to three counts of sexual molestation of two boys under the age of 10. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts San Bernardino, CA...
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Big Bear Man Charged With Twin Peaks Burglary And Grand Theft Auto
A 39-year-old Big Bear Lake resident has been charged with a residential burglary that took place in Twin Peaks, four additional burglary cases and two cases of grand theft auto. (File Photo) By G.T....
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UPDATE: Defendants In Matterhorn Court Fire Retain New Attorney
The defendants in the Matterhorn Court incident that destroyed three homes — Edgar Daniel Noice and Brandi Lee Loera — have a new attorney delaying their pre-preliminary hearing until December 4....
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Restaurant Manager To Be Sentenced For Unlawful Sexual Intercourse With Minor
Last April, a manager of the Big Bear Lake McDonald’s was arrested on suspicion of sex crimes involving an under age employee. On October 23, he entered a plea of nolo contendere to a single count of...
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Guilty Plea Entered By Sugarloaf Woman On Child Abduction Charges
By G.T. Houts San Bernardino, CA – A 32-year-old Sugarloaf mother — Melissa Diane Epperley — accused of kidnapping her 3-year-old son from the child’s father has plead guilty to felony child abduction...
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Sheriff’s Department Warns Citizens About Local Phone Scams
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is advising mountain residents of a series of phone scams that are currently being utilized by scammers. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts San Bernardino, CA –...
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Suspicious Activity At Cell Tower Leads To Possession Of Stolen Property Arrest
The California Highway Patrol arrested a Crestline man for allegedly being in possession of stolen property after the officer observed suspicious activity in and around the cell tower site off Highway...
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Murder Suspect’s Case Continued By Stipulation
Ronald Michael Hitchcock, accused of the 2012 murder of Deborah Ann Crouch, will now have a disposition/reset hearing on Tuesday, January 27, after the case was continued by stipulation. (File Photo)...
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Alleged Twinkies Bandit Returns To Court: Plea Deal Possible
Charles Steve Ortez, who allegedly stole Twinkies and other items from a Twin Peaks Market at gunpoint, returns to court on Wednesday, December 10. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts San Bernardino, CA – The...
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UPDATE: Preliminary Hearing Confirmed For Crestline Murder Suspect
Steve Michael Baumgartner, 53 — who is accused of the murder of Michael Paul Clark in Crestline on June 30 — heads back to court for a preliminary hearing on December 19. (File Photo) By G. T. Houts...
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Crestline Suspect To Be Arraigned On Murder Charge — Hearing Delayed (UPDATE)
Former Riverside Deputy Sheriff Steven Michael Baumgartner, 53, has been held to answer on a charge of murdering his neighbor. His December 30 arraignment has now been postponed until January 16. (File...
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MOST WANTED: Jessica Stella Mendivil
Jessica Stella Mindivil (aka Mendival) is the mountain’s newest MOST WANTED fugitive. (Contributed Photo) By G.T. Houts Twin Peaks, CA – The Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station has listed Jessica Stella...
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Multiple Court Hearings Set January 5 For Sugarloaf Burglary Suspect
A 40-year-old parolee from Sugarloaf faces multiple court hearings on Monday, January 5, including a disposition/reset for burglary and three modification of sentence hearings for being in violation of...
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Sugarloaf Burglary Suspect Has Full Slate Of Court Appearances
Edgar Alvin Haines, a 40-year-old parolee from Sugarloaf faces multiple court hearings on Tuesday, January 13, including a disposition/reset for burglary and three modification of sentence hearings for...
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