A Riverside woman was slapped with charges after she allegedly strong-armed a local Dollar General and tussled with deputies, officials said. The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Zaria West, reportedly went on a stealing spree at approximately 12:14 p.m. on Tuesday at the 1500 Hospitality Lane location in Needles, according to the SBSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department.
Deputies responded to a robbery call at the dollar store and learned upon arrival that West had assaulted the clerk before making off with several items. Near the scene of the crime, West didn’t go quietly, engaging in a physical altercation with deputies endeavoring to arrest her. Despite the scuffle, she was detained and is now facing charges including strong-arm robbery, resisting an officer with force, and failing to provide her name to a public officer, with her bail set at $50,000.00. as per the BSD - Colorado River Sheriffs Department.
For those who have any information related to the incident, Deputy A. Perkins of the Colorado River Station / Needles Police Department is the point of contact. Authorities have made appeals to the public to assist in the ongoing investigation, urging individuals with insight to dial (760) 326-9200. An option to provide anonymous tips is also available through the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-CRIME or by visiting their website.
Updates on this case and, other news can be followed on the Colorado River Station's social media channels on Twitter/X as @CORiverStation or on Facebook and Instagram at @SBCSDColoradoRiverStation. The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department has extended gratitude towards the community for any assistance provided and emphasizes their commitment to maintaining public safety and law enforcement.
