Subject Arrested for Running Illegal Mushroom Sales Operation in Big Bear Village
DATE/TIME: August 9, 2025, 6:05pm
INCIDENT: Subject Arrested for Running Illegal Mushroom Sales Operation in Big Bear Village
LOCATION: 40700 Block of Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA.
SUSPECT(S): Christopher Tindall, 48-year-old Big Bear City resident
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: Concerned citizens alerted Big Bear Station's deputies of an illegal mushroom sales shop operating in the Big Bear Village. After a thorough investigation, deputies authored a search warrant for the establishment.
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, during the service of the search warrant, the shop owner, Christopher Tindall, was contacted by deputies and found to be in possession of approximately three ounces of illegal psilocybin mushrooms for the purpose of sales. Tindall was arrested and charged with violating Health and Safety Code 11352, Illegal Sales of Psilocybin Mushrooms, a felony.
Tindall was booked into custody at the Big Bear Jail and was later released on bond. Tindall is set to be arraigned at the San Bernardino County Superior Court on August 12, 2025, at 8:00am.
Anyone with information regarding this incident 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 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or you may leave information on the website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy N. Baca
Station: Big Bear Station
Phone No. (909) 866-0100
Case No. 162500867
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Big Bear Sheriffs Department
477 Summit Blvd
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Contact
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