Deputy Arrests Suspect for Child Endangerment and Transportation of a Controlled Substance 
DATE/TIME: Friday July 6, 2018 @ 9:04 a.m.
INCIDENT: Transportation of a Controlled Substance & Child Endangerment
LOCATION: 2500 Block of Pashard St, Needles, CA.
SUSPECT(S): Paula McDow, 43, Mohave Valley, AZ.
VICTIM(S): Confidential
State of California
SUMMARY: On Friday, July 6, 2018, at approximately 9:04 a.m., Thomas was contacted on the 2500 block of Pashard St. and found to have a suspended driver's license and is currently on probation for possession of stolen property. While conducting a probation search of Thomas’ vehicle, Deputy Hernandez found a metal container under the passenger's seat, where McDow had been sitting. Inside the metal container was approximately one ounce of methamphetamine and eight grams of heroin. An eighth ounce of methamphetamine and one gram of heroin was also found in McDow's child's bag. McDow was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Colorado River Station jail, where she was booked for transportation of a controlled substance for sale and child endangerment. McDow is currently being held on $100,000.00 bail, pending a court hearing.
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 Hernandez
Station:Colorado River Station
Phone No.760-326-9200
Case No.211800685
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department
1111 Bailey Ave
Needles, CA 92363
Contact
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