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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Saturday May 28th, 2016 :: 12:56 p.m. PDT

Advisory

Needles - Two suspects arrested for Child Endangerment, the home is found to be unsafe for the children to live in

DATE/TIME: May 27, 2016/11:57 a.m.

INCIDENT: Child Endangerment

LOCATION: 500 Block Acoma Street Needles

SUSPECT(S): Tiffany Jenson, age 22 of Needles
James Nagel, age 44 of Needles

SUMMARY: On Friday May 27, 2016, at approximately 11:57 a.m., deputies from the Needles Police and Sheriff's Deparment were dispatched to a house on the 500 block of Acoma Street, in Needles following the report of two (2) abandoned children. When deputies arrived on scene, a three year old child and seven month old child were found in the residence. The parents of the children were found asleep in a bedroom. The interior of the residence was deemed unsafe due to animal feces and human waste. A foul odor was emitting throughout the residence. After further examination of the residence and speaking with the parents, both were arrested for Child Endangerment and transported to the Colorado River Station jail for booking. Bail was set at $100,000. The children were released into the custody of Children and Family Services.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is urged to contact the Needles Sheriff’s Station at (760) 326-9200. 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 We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Deputy Wynn Srisutasanavong

Station: Colorado River Station

Phone No. 760-326-9200

Case No. 211600452

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363

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