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06/17/2026

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 7:23 P.M., Barstow Police officers responded to the 500 block of E. Virginia Way regarding a stabbing.

Officers located the victim, identified as a 15-year-old female Barstow resident, suffering from a stab wound to her upper left shoulder area. Paramedics from the Barstow Fire Protection District responded and began treating the victim, who was later transported by air ambulance to Loma Linda University Medical Center is in stable condition.

Through the officer’s investigation, the suspect was identified as a 17-year-old female Barstow resident, who fled the scene in a vehicle before officers arrived. During the investigation, parents of the 17-year-old suspect called the police to report that their daughter had been jumped and sustained injuries.

Medical personnel responded and transported the 17-year-old to Barstow Community Hospital for treatment. Officers continued their investigation, gathering evidence and later interviewed the 17-year-old suspect. After being medically cleared, officers arrested the 17-year-old suspect and later booked her at the San Bernardino County Juvenile Hall Detention Center in Apple Valley for P.C. 664/187(a) - Attempted murder.

Anyone with information regarding this incident may contact Detective Bryce Carson at (760) 255-5111 or at [email protected]. Those wishing to remain anonymous may also provide information regarding this case by calling WE-TIP hotline at 1-800-78-crime (27469).

06/15/2026

On Monday, June 1, 2026, at approximately 1:33 a.m., officers from the Barstow Police Department responded to the 1100 block of East Main Street regarding a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision. The reporting party advised that a male pedestrian had been struck by a black SUV, which fled the scene following the collision.

Upon arrival, officers located 71-year-old Barstow resident Thomas Rhynes III unresponsive in the roadway and suffering from major injuries. Emergency medical personnel responded and transported Rhynes to Barstow Community Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

East Main Street was closed for several hours while officers secured and processed the scene. Detective Bryce Carson responded and assumed responsibility for the investigation.

Through investigative efforts, Detective Carson identified the suspect vehicle as a black Chevrolet Tahoe. The vehicle was later located abandoned in the City of Victorville. Continuing investigation led to the positive identification of the driver as 34-year-old Barstow resident Kevin Farmer.

On Thursday, June 11, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Detective Carson located and arrested Farmer in the 1600 block of State Street in Barstow.

Farmer was booked into the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s High Desert Detention Center for Penal Code §192(c)(1) – Gross Vehicular Manslaughter and Vehicle Code §20001(b)(2) – Hit-and-Run Resulting in Death.

Anyone with additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Bryce Carson at the Barstow Police Department at (760) 255-5183 or at [email protected]. Those wishing to remain anonymous may also provide information regarding his case by calling the WE-TIP hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27469).

06/10/2026

On Monday, June 8, 2026, at approximately 2:30 P.M., Barstow Police officers responded to a call for service regarding a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Otis Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers contacted 24-year-old Barstow resident, Jacob Costa. Costa denied that any altercation had occurred and stated that the female had left the residence several hours prior to the officers’ arrival.

During the investigation, officers contacted neighboring witnesses who reported observing Costa dragging a female on the ground while she screamed for help. Officers also observed blood on the front door of the residence and subsequently conducted a safety sweep of the property.

Officers later located the female and observed injuries throughout her body consistent with an assault. The victim identified Jacob Costa as the person who assaulted her. Based on the investigation, Costa was arrested for violating California Penal Code Section 273.5(a), Corporal Injury on a Spouse or Cohabitant.

Costa was transported and booked into the High Desert Detention Center on the listed charge.

Anyone with information regarding this incident may contact Officer Anthony Miranda at (760) 255-5111 or at [email protected]. Those wishing to remain anonymous may also provide information regarding his case by calling the WE-TIP hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27469).

06/08/2026

On Friday, June 5, 2026, at approximately 12:52 A.M., Barstow Police officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Rimrock Rd. regarding three juveniles throwing rocks at a vehicle that caused damage.

As officers arrived on scene, the juveniles fled on foot towards Forane St. Additional officers were already on Forane St. and apprehended two of the juveniles. The third juvenile could not be located at the time. The two male juveniles were identified as 14-year-old Barstow residents.

The juveniles were placed under arrest and transported to the police department. for PC 148(a)(1) - Obstruct-delay a peace officer, PC 594(b)(1) – Vandalism, and PC 182(a)(1) - Conspiracy.

Both juveniles were issued citations and released to their parents. The investigation is ongoing to identify the third juvenile.

Anyone with information regarding this incident may contact Officer Lino Carrasco at (760)-255-5111 or at [email protected]. Those wishing to remain anonymous may provide information about this case by calling the WE-TIP hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27469) or by visiting www.wetip.com.

06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year's Public Safety Fair on Saturday!

We loved seeing so many community members come out to meet first responders, learn about public safety services, and enjoy a day of fun and education.

A special thank you to our partners, volunteers, vendors, and staff who made it all possible. We appreciate everyone who helped make this event memorable! We look forward to seeing you again next year!

05/30/2026

Don't forget to join us today!

05/28/2026

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at approximately 8:51 P.M., Barstow Police officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 800 block of W. Main St. on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation.

Officers contacted the driver, identified as 42-year-old Barstow resident Antonio Hollis, and the passenger, identified as 35-year-old Los Angeles resident Dandre Sanders. Officers directed Sanders to exit the vehicle, and when doing so, he reached for his waistband. Officers quickly controlled Sanders and conducted a pat down and located a loaded firearm concealed on his person, which was later determined to be registered to him, but he did not possess a CCW.

Hollis also admitted to having a firearm in his center console. Hollis was discovered to be prohibited from possessing a firearm and found to be in possession of a controlled substance.

Sanders was arrested and booked for PC 25850(a) - Carrying a loaded firearm in public. Hollis was arrested and booked for PC 29800(a)(1) – Prohibited person in possession of a firearm, and H&S 11370.1(a) - Possession of a controlled substance while armed.

Anyone with information regarding this incident may contact Officer Jaramillo at [email protected] or at (760) 255-5111. Those wishing to remain anonymous may provide information about this case by calling WE-TIP hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27469) or by visiting www.wetip.com.

05/27/2026

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, at approximately 8:19 P.M., Barstow Police officers responded to a report of grand theft at Walmart.

Walmart Loss Prevention reported to officers that approximately 20 minutes prior, a black male adult entered the store, selected three Ninja-brand Slushie machines, removed the security devices, and exited without paying. The total loss was estimated to be over $1000.

The suspect left the area in a black Kia SUV. Officers collected surveillance video and continued the investigation to identify and locate the suspect.

While responding to a separate call for service, officers recognized the black Kia SUV driving in an apartment complex, in the 500 block of E. Virginia Way. When the driver, later identified as 19-year-old San Bernardino resident Gery Gray, saw the officers in the area, he quickly parked and exited along with other subjects. Officers contacted Gray, who matched the suspect from the Walmart theft, and detained him. As officers contacted the other subjects who had exited the vehicle, Gray suddenly ran from them. Officers chased after Gray but briefly lost sight of him.

Officers contained the area, continued investigating the incident, located Gray in a nearby apartment, and arrested him. Officers also towed the Kia, and during the vehicle search, one of the three stolen Ninja-brand Slushies was located and later returned to Walmart.

Gray was booked at the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto for PC 4532 (s)(2)- Attempt to Escape Custody, PC 459 – Burglary, PC 487(a) – Grand Theft, and PC 69(a) – Resisting an Officer.

Anyone with information regarding this incident may contact Officer Gatti at [email protected] or at (760) 255-5111. Those wishing to remain anonymous may provide information about this case by calling WE-TIP hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27469) or by visiting www.wetip.com.

05/21/2026

Today, Chief Christopher Kirby, Captain Daniel Arthur, Lieutenant Frank Benitez, Corporal Eric Santos, and Officer Anthony Zamora participated in the annual San Bernardino County Peace Officer Memorial Service.

Every year the service pays tribute to law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

As we take the time to remember the fallen, we would also like to remember the families, team members and loved ones of our fallen heroes. We will forever be grateful for their service to our communities.

05/20/2026

We are extremely proud of Officer Nicholas Alva who was recognized today at the Inland Empire MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Law Enforcement and Prosecutor Recognition Awards Ceremony for leading the Barstow Police Department in DUI (Driving Under the Influence) arrests in 2025.

We want to thank Officer Alva for his dedication to impaired driving enforcement and his commitment to making sure our community is safe! MADD California

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