DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 2, 2021/9:20 a.m.
INCIDENT: Assault with a Deadly Weapon
LOCATION: 100 block of North L Street, Needles
SUSPECT(S): James Henslee, 58-year-old resident of Needles
VICTIM(S): 60-year-old male resident of Needles
SUMMARY: On Saturday, October 2, 2021, at approximately 9:20 a.m., deputies assigned to the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of North L Street, in reference to a welfare check.
While on scene, deputies contacted James Henslee. Henslee told deputies he and the male victim got into a fight. Deputies made multiple attempts to contact the victim inside the residence before forcing entry into the home. The victim was located inside the home, with injuries sustained during the fight. The victim refused medical attention at the scene.
Henslee was consequently arrested for PC 245(A)(1), Assault with a Deadly Weapon and booked into the Colorado River Station jail with bail set at $50,000. Henslee remains in custody awaiting a court hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy M. Bush at the Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department at (760) 326-9200. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy M. Bush
Station: Colorado River Station/Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 212100969
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
