DATE/TIME: Thursday July 2, 2020, at about 10:50 a.m.
INCIDENT: Possession of a controlled substance for sale
LOCATION: 1000 block Lillyhill Drive, Needles
SUSPECT(S): Israel Hancock, 43 year old, resident of Needles
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Thursday, July 2, 2020, at about 10:50 a.m., Deputies from the Colorado River Sheriff’s station / Needles Police arrived at an apartment in the 1000 block of Lillyhill Drive in Needles to conduct a probation compliance check on Israel Hancock. Hancock was on formal adult probation and subject to search.
Hancock was contacted at the front door. He attempted to slam the door on deputies but was unsuccessful and he was detained. A search of his apartment was conducted, and controlled substances and evidence of drug sales were located. Hancock was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sales and resisting or delaying a peace officer. He was booked into jail at the High Desert Detention Center and is being held on $50,000 bail.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Preston at the Colorado River station at (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 information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
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Refer:Detective Preston
Station:Colorado River Sheriff's station
Phone No.(760) 326-9200
Case No.212000506
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
