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.
Teen pronounced deceased after going underwater at Lake Arrowhead
On Tuesday, July 8, Twin Peaks station deputies, San Bernardino County Fire Department personnel and Arrowhead Lake Association patrol boats responded to a possible drowning in Lake Arrowhead. After deputies arrived, they determined an 18-year-old male had been swimming with family in the North Bay of Lake Arrowhead when a family member saw the male submerged underwater and failing to resurface.
With the assistance of the sheriff’s dive team members, the male was recovered and lifesaving measures were immediately initiated. He was transported to Mountains Community Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information regarding this incident (Case No. 052500930) is urged to contact the Twin Peaks Station at (909) 336-0600. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to contact the We-Tip hotline at (800) 78-CRIME (27463).
Deputies conduct traffic stop, arrest driver for drugs
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 in which Proposition 36 was applied:
On Sunday, July 6, at approximately 6:11 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop near Maple Lane and Big Bear Blvd. in Sugarloaf. During the stop, the driver, 44-year-old Gregory Thomas of Sugarloaf, exhibited signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
After reviewing his criminal history, deputies discovered Thomas had two prior convictions for drug-related offenses. Deputies arrested Thomas for possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance with two prior convictions. Thomas was booked into custody at the Big Bear Jail.
Thomas is being held on $30,000 bail at the West Valley Detention Center. He was arraigned in the San Bernardino County Superior Court on July 8 at 8:00 a.m. The next court hearing on this matter is still pending at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident (Case No. 062500541) is urged to contact Big Bear Sheriff Station at (909) 866-0100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at (800) 78-CRIME(27463) or leave information on the website at www.wetip.com.
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