DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 / 9:00 a.m.
INCIDENT: Possession of a firearm by convicted felon / Possession of narcotics while armed
LOCATION: 7300 block of Oneida Trail, Big River, CA
SUSPECT(S): Richard Peters, 68-year-old, resident of Big River, CA
VICTIM(S): State of California
SUMMARY: On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at approximately 9:00 a.m., investigators from the Colorado River Station served a search warrant at Richard Peters residence, located in the 7300 block of Oneida Trail in Big River, CA. During the service of the search warrant, investigators located a loaded handgun, ammunition, a large quantity of methamphetamine, scales, paraphernalia, and packaging materials.
Richard Peters is a convicted felon and was consequently arrested, booked, and transported to the High Desert Detention Center for multiple charges including, PC29800(a)(1), possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and HS11370(1)(a), possession of narcotics while armed. Peters remains in custody of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, with a bail amount of $50,000, awaiting a court hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy K. Lunde of 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.
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Refer: Deputy K. Lunde
Station: Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department
Phone No. (760) 326-9200
Case No. 102100551
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
