According to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at about 7:20 PM, two black male juveniles approach two other juveniles as they were skateboarding near the Highland Sam J. Racadio Library & Environmental Learning Center. The suspects asked the victims if they were "gang bangers" and the victims responded they are not. The two suspects then demanded the victims' property. The victims, who are afraid for their safety, gave the suspects two iPods and a wallet.
The juveniles reported the robbery to the Highland Police Department and through an investigation, the suspects were located. The two juvenile victims were able to positively identify the suspects as the ones who robbed them. Detectives were able to recover one of the iPods but have not recovered the other iPod nor the wallet.
The two juvenile suspects were arrested and booked into Juvenile Hall. If anyone has any additional information about this robbery, you are encouraged to contact Detectives at the Highland Police Department by calling 909-425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Police Blotter: Checkpoint Nets One Suspected DUI
According to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, on the evening of Saturday, September 5, 2009, the Highland Police Department conducted a checkpoint with funding from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety Sobriety/Driver's License Checkpoint Program.
The checkpoint was conducted on Victoria Avenue and Highland Avenue in the city of Highland. A total of 595 vehicles were contacted. Out of those vehicles, one driver was arrested for driving under the influence, 18 were arrested for driving with either a suspended driver's license or none issued and three were arrested for drug possession. In addition, six persons were arrested for outstanding warrants. In all a total of 17 other citations were issued and 12 vehicles were towed.
The purpose of these checkpoints is to apprehend impaired drivers who are operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to cite unlicensed drivers and to reduce the number of victims killed or injured in alcohol-involved collisions.
The checkpoint was conducted on Victoria Avenue and Highland Avenue in the city of Highland. A total of 595 vehicles were contacted. Out of those vehicles, one driver was arrested for driving under the influence, 18 were arrested for driving with either a suspended driver's license or none issued and three were arrested for drug possession. In addition, six persons were arrested for outstanding warrants. In all a total of 17 other citations were issued and 12 vehicles were towed.
The purpose of these checkpoints is to apprehend impaired drivers who are operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to cite unlicensed drivers and to reduce the number of victims killed or injured in alcohol-involved collisions.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Police Blotter: Rape Suspect Arrested
According to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, on Friday, May 15, 2009, deputies responded to a rape call in the City of Highland. The suspect, 39-year-old Tony Flores, approached the 16-year-old victim while she walking in the area of GreenSpot Road and Boulder Avenue. Flores convinced the victim to walk to a trailer located on Merris St. in the City of Highland where she was raped. Fearing for her safety the victim was unable to flee from the location. The next morning the victim was allowed to leave the property.
On Thursday, May 28, 2009, The Highland Multiple Enforcement Team followed investigative leads into the Mentone area. With the assistance of Yucaipa station deputies, Flores was taken into custody, interviewed and booked into the Central Detention Center. Flores is being held without bail.
On Thursday, May 28, 2009, The Highland Multiple Enforcement Team followed investigative leads into the Mentone area. With the assistance of Yucaipa station deputies, Flores was taken into custody, interviewed and booked into the Central Detention Center. Flores is being held without bail.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Police Blotter: Highland Police Plan DUI Checkpoint
According to a news release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, The Highland Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, May 22, 2009, from 6:00PM to 2:00AM, at Base Line and Golondrina Drive in the City of Highland. In an effort to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol involved crashes, DUI checkpoints are conducted to identify offenders and get them off the street, as well as educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving.
All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI/Drivers License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as insuring drivers have a valid driver’s license. A major component of these checkpoints is to increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and to encourage sober designated drivers.
A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, the Highland Police Department believes motorists can be deterred from drinking and driving.
Traffic volume and weather permitting, all vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested. Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.
Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on local roadways by impaired drivers. This DUI/Drivers License checkpoint is an effort to reduce those tragedies, as well as insuring drivers have a valid driver’s license. A major component of these checkpoints is to increase awareness of the dangers of impaired driving and to encourage sober designated drivers.
A DUI checkpoint is a proven effective method for achieving this goal. By publicizing these enforcement and education efforts, the Highland Police Department believes motorists can be deterred from drinking and driving.
Traffic volume and weather permitting, all vehicles may be checked and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be arrested. Our objective is to send a clear message to those who are considering driving a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs – Drunk Driving, Over the Limit, Under Arrest. The public is encouraged to help keep roadways safe by calling 911 if they see a suspected impaired driver.
Funding for this operation is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
San Manuel Donates $500,000 To Stalled Project
Mary’s Mercy Center together with San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is proud to announce the donation of $500,000 from San Manuel towards the construction of Veronica’s Home of Mercy II.
“This very generous donation will put our project back on track towards completion in the next 120 days” stated Father Mike Barry, president of Mary's Mercy Center. “The economy has dealt our Veronica’s Home ministry a one-two punch, so to speak. First our expansion was stalled, and secondly the demand for our services has increased as people lose their jobs and homes. We are forced to turn away women and children every day due to lack of space” stated Fr. Barry “This donation is a tremendous boost to Veronica’s Home, we can now move forward with construction which when completed will provide 80 additional beds to help serve the needs of the San Bernardino area.”
Veronica’s Home of Mercy I currently provides 40 beds for women and their children as well as education and counseling to transition families into self sufficiency. Programs such as GED preparation, drug and alcohol rehab and child development education emphasize growth and wellness for both the mothers and their young children.
“The people of The San Manuel Tribal Government are happy to provide this support to help make sure that there is a place in our community for mothers, when they have nowhere else to go,” said San Manuel Chairman James Ramos.
“With funding coming together we can now move forward towards a late summer completion of the project.” stated Terry Kent – VP of Crestwood Communities, volunteer construction management team.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Police Blotter: Tip Leads To Rock Cocaine Arrest
According to a San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department news release, on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at approximately 4:25 PM, deputies responded to an apartment in the 7330 block of McKinley Street in the City of Highland regarding a We Tip call of possible narcotic activity there. After obtaining a consent to search, Deputies discovered a large quantity of packaged rock cocaine and marijuana inside the apartment and on 19-year-old Vashane Williams. Williams was arrested on suspicion of possession of rock cocaine for sale as well as suspicion of possession of marijuana for sale. He was booked at the Central Detention Center.
The WE-TIP information Hot Line is a valuable tool and in all cases you will remain anonymous, 1-800-78-CRIME or www.wetip.com.
The WE-TIP information Hot Line is a valuable tool and in all cases you will remain anonymous, 1-800-78-CRIME or www.wetip.com.
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