On the morning of December 6, a routine traffic stop took a turn for the worse when deputies from the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department pulled over 49-year-old Olivia Bramucci near Rio Mesa and Hwy 62 in Big River, CA. A search, which was described as consensual, led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine among Bramucci's belongings, according to a press release issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department.
Already facing an outstanding warrant for possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia and obstructing an officer, Bramucci found herself in deeper legal trouble. Deputies made the arrest at approximately 9:55 a.m., adding a charge of possession of a controlled substance to her rap sheet. The suspect, a resident of Lake Havasu City, AZ, is now held within the confines of the Colorado River Station jail with bail set at $25,000.00 while awaiting a court hearing.
The state of California stands as the victim in this case, represented by law enforcement's efforts to enforce drug possession laws. In the event that the public might hold any information that could shed further light on this incident, Deputy K. Sutton has been designated as the point of contact. Tips can be directed to his attention via phone at (760) 326-9200 or anonymously through the We-Tip Hotline at (800) 78CRIME.
Ensuring that this arrest did not slip through the crevices of public knowledge, the Sheriff's Department has actively reached out through social media channels. The residents of San Bernardino County are encouraged to follow updates regarding this case and others on Twitter at @CORiverStation or on Facebook and Instagram at SBCSDColoradoRiverStation. Brimming with both news and information, these platforms serve as a testament to the department's commitment to transparency and connection with the community it serves.
