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SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
Monday June 5th, 2017 :: 11:52 a.m. PDT

Advisory

Arson arrest in Needles

DATE/TIME: June 3rd, 2017 / 5:32 PM

INCIDENT: Arson

LOCATION: 1900 block of Clary Drive, Needles, CA.

SUSPECT(S): Andrew Cisneros (26) Needles, CA.

VICTIM(S): Confidential

SUMMARY:

On June 3, 2017, at 5:32 PM, the Needles Police / Sheriff’s Department assisted the San Bernardino County Fire Department, reference the odor of lighter fluid emitting from an apartment on the 1900 block of Clary Drive. Once on scene, Deputy Vega saw smoke coming from under the doorsill. Upon entering the residence, Deputy Vega had contact with Cisneros and escorted him out of the apartment. The apartment was filled with smoke, and the kitchen had obvious signs of fire damage. Investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s Bombs and Arson Division and San Bernardino County Fire Investigators arrived and took control of the scene. Cisneros was arrested for Arson and booked into the Colorado River Station jail.

The investigation is ongoing. 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 Isaac Vega

Station: Colorado River Station

Case #: 211700585

Phone No. 760-326-9200

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

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

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