Barstow Police Department

08/27/2026

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08/27/2026

On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at approximately 4:56 P.M., Barstow Police officers responded to the 2800 block of Lenwood Road regarding an elderly male who had reportedly been pushed to the ground and had his wallet taken.

Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim and witnesses and learned that two male juvenile suspects, ages 15 and 16, took the victim's wallet from his pocket and pushed him to the ground. The suspects fled the area on foot with the victim's wallet and approximately $500 in cash.

Officers located both juveniles in the area of Highpoint Parkway and detained them without incident. Officers also located and collected surveillance video that captured the incident. Officers later located the victim's wallet and cash and returned them to him.

Both juveniles were subsequently booked at the High Desert Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center in Apple Valley.

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 this case by calling the WE-TIP hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27469).

08/25/2026

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, at approximately 10:57 A.M., Barstow Police officers responded to a call for service regarding an attempted robbery in the 2000 block of Borrego Drive.

Officers contacted the victim and learned he was exiting his vehicle when he was approached by a black male adult wearing all black clothing and holding a knife in his hand who demanded his jewelry. The victim refused the suspect's demands and last saw the suspect flee on foot toward Borrego Drive.

Officers checked the area and located a subject matching the description on Borrego Drive, who was later identified as 33-year-old Los Angeles resident Anthony Goodloe. Goodloe refused to comply with officers’ orders and attempted to flee; however, officers detained Goodloe after a brief struggle. One officer sustained minor injuries during the struggle.

The victim positively identified Goodloe as the suspect during an in-field show-up. Officers arrested Goodloe for PC 664/211 – Attempted Robbery and later booked him at the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation may contact Officer Simon Sanchez at (760) 256-2211 or [email protected]. Those wishing to remain anonymous may also provide information by calling the WE-TIP hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27469) or going to www.wetip.com.

08/24/2026

On Friday, August 21, 2026, at approximately 9:29 P.M., Barstow Police officers responded to a call for service in the 100 block of W. Buena Vista Street regarding suspicious circumstances involving two black male adults in the area armed with fi****ms.

Officers arrived on scene and contacted the two described black male adults. Officers identified one as 44-year-old Barstow resident Travionn Jones. Jones was detained and found to be in possession of a Ta**us .38 Special revolver. Officers learned that Jones had a prior felony conviction prohibiting him from possessing any fi****ms.

Jones was arrested for PC 29800(a)(1) – Felon in possession of a firearm and booked at the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department Barstow Jail.

Anyone with information regarding this incident may contact the Barstow Police Department at (760) 255-5111 or Officer Jacob Gatti at [email protected]. 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.

08/19/2026

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at approximately 11:45 P.M., Barstow Police officers initiated a traffic enforcement stop in the area of 1000 Windy Pass after observing a vehicle code violation.

During the traffic stop, officers contacted the driver, identified as 36-year-old Barstow resident Joseph Lopez. Officers determined Lopez was on probation and conducted a compliance search of his person and vehicle pursuant to his probation status.

During the search, officers located an assault weapon and multiple rounds of ammunition. Further investigation determined Lopez was prohibited from possessing fi****ms and ammunition.

Lopez was taken into custody without incident and subsequently booked into the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department High Desert Detention Center for PC 29800(a)(1) – Felon/Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, PC 30605 – Possession of an Assault Weapon, and PC 30305 – Prohibited Person in Possession of Ammunition

Anyone with information regarding this incident may contact Officer N. Arias at (760)-256-2211 or email at [email protected]. People with information who wish to remain anonymous can contact We-Tip at 1-800-78-CRIME or at wetip.com.

08/13/2026

08/10/2026

On Saturday, 08/08/26, at approximately 1:51 A.M., Barstow Police
officers responded to the 800 block of Arville Avenue in reference to a
domestic disturbance.

Officers contacted the victim, who stated that she was in a physical
altercation with her boyfriend, 36-year-old Barstow resident Joseph Downs.
Downs also threatened to shoot up her residence before leaving prior to
police arrival. Officers searched the area, located Downs in the 500 block of
Avenue A, and took him into custody without incident. Officers also located a
loaded semi-automatic pistol that reportedly belonged to Downs. A records check
of Downs also revealed that he is prohibited from possessing fi****ms.

Downs was booked at the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department High Desert
Detention Center in Adelanto for PC 29800(a)(1) - Felon in possession of a
firearm, PC 30305 (a)(1) - Felon in possession of ammunition, PC 273.5(a) -
Corporal injury upon a spouse, and PC 422(a) - Criminal threats.

Anyone with information regarding this incident may contact the Barstow
Police Department Officer Ronald Watkins 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.

08/10/2026

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 4:30 P.M., Barstow Police officers responded to a call for service at a business in the 200 block of E. Main Street regarding a brandishing.

Officers learned that on Monday, August 3, 2026, a Hispanic adult male entered the business, retrieved a can of beer, and left without paying. When confronted by a store employee regarding the unpaid merchandise, the suspect brandished a firearm and threatened to shoot and kill the employee.

The Barstow Police Department Detective Division assumed the investigation and identified the suspect as Christian Olson, a 40-year-old Barstow resident.

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 7:20 P.M., Barstow Police officers located Olson in the 200 block of W. Main Street. Olson attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended without further incident.

Olson was booked at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department's Barstow Jail for PC 211 - Robbery, PC 245(a)(2) - Assault with a deadly weapon with a firearm, PC 422(a) - Criminal Threats, and an outstanding narcotics-related felony warrant.

Anyone with information regarding this incident may contact Detective Bryce Carson at (760) 256-5183 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).

08/06/2026

Today, the Barstow Police Department proudly participated in the Fourth Annual Back to School Campaign, joining in the excitement of welcoming all BUSD students back for a new school year!

Our School Resource Officers, along with other members of the department, were out on campus greeting students on their first day and helping create a positive, safe, and welcoming start to the school year.

We wish all BUSD students, families, teachers, and staff a successful school year and look forward to another great year together!

08/05/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to National Night Out!
You brought the smiles, the conversations, and the community spirit, and together we made it an unforgettable evening.

A special thank you goes out to our incredible volunteers, generous sponsors, and our partner agencies who helped make this event possible. Your time, support, and dedication are what make events like this such a success.

We look forward to seeing you all again next year!