Editor’s note: As the sheriff’s department is no longer providing their log of calls, the Alpine Mountaineer is compiling Nixle press releases for our readers.
Big Bear deputies seize $200,000 worth of illegal mushrooms
In December 2024, Big Bear Lake Multiple Enforcement Team (MET) deputies received numerous complaints of advertisements posted throughout Big Bear Lake of psilocybin mushrooms for sale.
Deputies conducted a narcotic investigation and identified the source of the psilocybin mushrooms having come from San Diego. Deputies authored a search warrant and it was approved.
On Dec. 31, 2024, deputies served the search warrant in the 7900 block of Engineer Road, San Diego. Deputies located approximately 15 pounds of psilocybin mushrooms; 185 pounds of psilocybin products consisting of gummies, chocolate and capsules; a large amount of U.S. currency; and items indicative of narcotic sales.
The total street value of psilocybin mushrooms and psilocybin products was estimated at $200,000. This investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident (Case No. 162401359) is urged to contact the Big Bear Sheriff Station at (909) 866-0100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip hotline at (800) 78-CRIME (27463) or may leave information on the website at www.wetip.com.
Highland deputies arrest two suspects with previous theft convictions
On Nov. 5, 2024, California voters passed Proposition 36 titled “The Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act.” The proposition took effect on Dec. 18, 2024, and reforms multiple laws from Proposition 47, which have been responsible for increasing homelessness, drug addiction and theft.
Proposition 36 includes several new Penal and Health and Safety Codes that deputies will be able to apply during arrests when appropriate. These new charges can carry enhanced sentencing, as well as prevent offenders from being cite released prior to their court appearance. The following is an arrest where Proposition 36 is applied:
On Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at approximately 10:41 a.m., employees at a local grocery store reported to sheriff’s dispatch that a white male, identified as Christopher Woodrum – 34 of Highland – and a Hispanic male, identified as Johnathan Ayala – 32 of Riverside – had stolen numerous items and exited the business, into the parking lot, and attempted to flee.
Woodrum and Ayala were detained without incident in the parking lot, and the stolen items were returned to the business. The business manager expressed a desire to pursue prosecution for the theft.
A criminal records check revealed Woodrum and Ayala had more than two previous convictions for theft-related crimes. Consequently, both were arrested for the above charge and were booked at the Central Detention Center with bail set at $30,000.
Highland man found with suspected methamphetamine
On Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at about 4:20 p.m., deputies from the Highland police station conducted a traffic stop on a blue 2000 BMW 540I, which traveled at approximately 55 miles per hour in the area of Baseline Street and McKinley Avenue. The driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, was identified as Robert Harvey Treadway, 44 of Highland. Treadway was found to be an unlicensed driver.
Treadway was detained and two clear plastic baggies containing a white crystaline substance, consistent with methamphetamine, was located in his vehicle. A records check revealed Treadway had prior convictions for possession of controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for sale. Treadway was arrested for the above charge HS 11395 (possession of controlled substance with two or more prior convictions) and booked at Central Detention Center.
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