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.
Traffic stop results in arrest for drug sales
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, 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 arrest made in which Proposition 36 was applied:
On Feb. 7, 2025, at approximately 2:39 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Fairway Boulevard/Division Drive in Big Bear City for a vehicle code violation. Deputies contacted the occupants of the vehicle to obtain their identifications.
Deputies learned the passenger, Christopher Woods – a 52-year-old Big Bear City transient – had a felony no-bail warrant for his arrest. Deputies searched Woods and the contents of his suitcase. Deputies located drug paraphernalia, several clear plastic baggies with suspected methamphetamine and a scale.
Deputies arrested Woods for possession of a controlled substance for sales, with prior convictions. Woods was booked into custody at West Valley Detention Center and is being held without bail due to his felony warrant. Woods was scheduled to appear at the San Bernardino Superior Court on Feb. 18, 2025.
Anyone with information regarding this incident (Case No. 062500107) 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 leave information on the website at www.wetip.com.
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