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.
Crestline woman arrested for stealing alcohol
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 Wednesday, Feb. 19, at approximately 8:25 a.m., deputies from the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station responded to Goodwin’s Market, regarding a female suspect who was caught stealing a bottle of whiskey. A store employee stopped the suspect and she left the store. She later returned and consumed a different bottle of alcohol inside the store. Deputies responded but were unable to locate the suspect.
At approximately 1:41 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Goodwin’s Market again regarding the same female, disguised in different clothing, who stole another bottle of whiskey and exited the store. Deputies responded and located the suspect, later identified as Sali Medina, 48 of Crestline, a few blocks away from the market. Medina was in possession of the stolen bottle of whiskey.
The bottle was returned to the store and Medina was arrested and transported to the Central Detention Center, where she was booked for PC 666.1(a) – theft with two prior convictions.
Anyone with information regarding this incident (Cases 05200261/052500265) is urged to contact the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station at (909) 336-0600. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip hotline at (800) 78CRIME (27463) or may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Man charges deputies, lethal force encounter occurs
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, at approximately 9:53 p.m., deputies with the Highland station were dispatched to an unwanted subject call in the 6900 block of Seine Avenue, Highland, where an unknown male was reported to be on the front porch of a home and refusing to leave.
Upon arriving, deputies encountered the suspect in front of the residence with something in his hand. The suspect ignored commands from deputies to drop the item in his hand and charged the deputies. A lethal force encounter occurred, and the suspect was hit by gunfire.
Medical aid was requested, and the suspect was transported to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition at this time. No other injuries were sustained during the incident.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation. The suspect, whose name is being withheld pending positive identification, will be booked for violation of PC 69-resisting/obstructing a peace officer.
Anyone with information about this case (DR#132500583/H#2025-012) is asked to contact Detective Brandon Becker, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at (800) 78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
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