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.
Two Crestline men arrested for possession of suspected methamphetamine for sale
On Thursday, Aug. 21, at approximately 10:18 p.m., deputies conducted a traffic stop in Valley of Enchantment on a black Toyota Matrix. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Glenn Yoder, a 62-year-old Crestline resident; the passenger was identified as Nick Immer, 48, also of Crestline.
During the traffic stop, a search was conducted. Deputies located two clear baggies with approximately 20 grams of a white crystal-like substance consistent with methamphetamine. Yoder also had a large quantity of currency in small dominations, consistent with narcotics sales.
A records check confirmed Yoder had multiple previous drug convictions, including possession of a controlled substance.
Yoder and Immer were arrested and booked at the Central Detention Center for H.S. 11378 (possession for sales) and H.S. 11379 (transportation of narcotics). Yoder was additionally charged with H.S. 11395 (possession of controlled substance with prior convictions).
Men arrested for selling cocaine to Big Bear residents
In February of 2025, deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station initiated a widespread narcotics investigation that led them to Desert Hot Springs. On Aug. 16, deputies served multiple search warrants in the Desert Hot Springs area. During the execution of the search warrants, deputies found Adrian Munoz, 29, and Francisco Rodriguez, 31, to be in possession of over a pound of cocaine.
After an extensive investigation, deputies discovered that both suspects were transporting and selling cocaine in the Big Bear community. Munoz and Rodriguez were arrested and charged with criminal conspiracy and possession of cocaine for the purpose of sales. They were booked into custody at the Big Bear jail. On Aug. 19, Munoz and Rodriguez were arraigned at the San Bernardino County Superior Court.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation (Case No. 162500899) is urged to contact 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.
Suspect in van kidnaps girl looking for lost pet
On Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 8:49 p.m., Highland Station deputies responded to a call regarding a kidnapping. The reporting party advised an 11-year-old female victim had been kidnapped, escaped the suspect and returned home.
Through investigation, deputies learned the male suspect, Guillermo Cascante, 57 of San Bernardino, was driving an older white ambulance style van and approached the victim while she was looking for her missing dog near San Francisco Street and 14th Street. Cascante pretended to work for Animal Control and offered to help the victim find her dog. The victim got into the vehicle and Cascante drove away.
While in the vehicle, Cascante produced a handgun, drove the victim around the city and molested her. Shortly after, Cascante stopped near Cunningham Street and 9th street and let the victim out of the van. The victim ran home and the suspect fled the location.
During the investigation, deputies conducted an area check and located a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle description parked near 18th Street and Guthrie Street.
On Wednesday, Aug. 20, detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 2000 block of East 18th Street where Cascante was located. Cascante was arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center for PC 207(a) (kidnapping), PC 288(a) (lewd and lascivious acts with child under 14) and PC 288 (b)(1) (lewd and lascivious acts with child under 14 with force/fear).
Detectives believe other victims may exist and photos of Cascante and his vehicle are being released. Anyone who may have been victimized by Cascante or anyone with information regarding this incident (Case No. 132502879) is asked to contact the Highland Sheriff’s Station at (909) 425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip hotline at (800) 78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Stolen merchandise from Lowe’s recovered by Highland deputies
On Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 2:30 p.m., detectives from the Highland Sheriff’s Station were made aware of multiple thefts that occurred at Lowe’s in the cities of Highland, Redlands and Fontana. The suspect, later identified as Robert Vaughn, 59 of San Bernardino, was captured on video surveillance at the incident locations loading merchandise in shopping carts and walking out of the store without paying.
On Thursday, Aug. 7, at 7:02 a.m., detectives from the Highland Station assumed the investigation and executed a search warrant at a residence in the 3000 block of North Valencia Avenue, in San Bernardino. Detectives recovered approximately $10,000 worth of stolen merchandise.
Vaughn was located at the residence where he was arrested. He was later booked in at the Central Detention Center on charges of PC 459 (burglary: 1st degree).
Anyone with information regarding this incident (Case No. 132502622) is asked to contact the Highland Sheriff’s Station at (909) 425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip hotline at (800) 78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
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