A routine traffic stop in the small town of Needles led to the arrest of a local man on charges of possessing metal knuckles, a violation of state law. San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reported that deputies from the Colorado River Station stopped a vehicle at approximately 1:30 p.m. last Friday on Broadway Street near Needles Highway. During the stop, they discovered that the driver, 44-year-old Edward Dock of Needles, California, was carrying metal knuckles.
Following the investigation, Dock was arrested and booked at the Colorado River Station Jail, as stated in an official press release. The law enforcement authorities have placed his bail at $30,000. Metal knuckles, considered a weapon in California, fall under Penal Code 21810, which prohibits their manufacture, import, sale, supply, or possession.
The state of California stands as the victim in this case, with its laws designed to uphold public safety by regulating the possession of such items. The Sheriff’s Department has reached out to the community for anyone with further information regarding the incident to contact Deputy Ken Sutton directly at the specified phone number or station address.
Edward Dock remains in custody, and the request for public assistance suggests a wider context to the arrest that the authorities are eager to thoroughly unravel. Anonymity is assured for those who opt to provide information through the We Tip Hotline.
