DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 10, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 273A(A) - Child Abuse; PC 3455 Violation of Post Release Community Supervision
LOCATION: Broadway Street and L Street, Needles, CA
SUSPECT(S): Bradley Underwood, 48 years old, Resident of Needles, CA
Sara Estrada, 30 years old, Resident of Needles, CA
VICTIM(S): Confidential Female, 2 1/2 years old, Resident of Needles
SUMMARY: On Sunday, August 10, 2025, deputies from the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department responded to the area Broadway Street and L Street reference a report of a young juvenile observed with no shoes, walking over the railroad overpass. Upon arrival, deputies located the child, later determined to be 2 1/2 years old. During the investigation, the child's parents, identified as Bradley Underwood and Sara Estrada, arrived on scene. While being questioned both Underwood and Estrada displayed symptoms of being under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant. A search warrant was served at the suspect's residence, where additional evidence was obtained.
Bradley Underwood was arrested on the above mentioned charges and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. Bradley Underwood remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with no bail, awaiting a court hearing.
Sara Estrada was arrested for PC273A(A) -Child Abuse and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. Sara Estrada remains in the custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department with a bail amount of $50,000.00, awaiting a court hearing.
The 2 1/2 year old female juvenile was transported to the Colorado River Station where Child Protective Services assumed care and custody of her.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy B. Moore of the Colorado River Station (760) 326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the we-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave anonymous information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy B. Moore
Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212500573
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
