September 14, 2024 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on September 11, 2024, a Big Bear Lake homeowner evacuated due to the Line Fire threatening Big Bear Valley. On September 12, 2024, at approximately 11:09 A.M., deputies responded to a call from the homeowner reporting two subjects were trespassing on his property in Big Bear Lake.

Deputies arrived at the residence and found Andrew DeLeon and Manuel Hernandez in the backyard of the property. DeLeon and Hernandez admitted they were stopped by California Highway Patrol and advised they could not enter the area. DeLeon and Hernandez then illegally entered the closed emergency area on foot and trespassed on the homeowner’s property.

DeLeon and Hernandez were arrested for trespassing and unauthorized entry to a closed emergency area. DeLeon and Hernandez were booked into custody at the Big Bear Jail and are scheduled to appear in court on November 14, 2024.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Big Bear Sheriff Station at (909) 866-0100.

Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or leave information on the website at www.wetip.com.

DATE/TIME: September 12, 2024, 11:09 AM

INCIDENT: Subjects Arrested for Trespassing and Illegally Entering a Closed Emergency Area

LOCATION: 700 block of Tulip Lane, Big Bear Lake, CA.

SUSPECT 1: Andrew DeLeon, 31-years-old, resident of Big Bear Lake

SUSPECT 2: Manuel Hernandez, 46-years-old, resident of Big Bear Lake

VICTIM(S): Confidential

Refer: Deputy K. Beler or Deputy Z. Planz

Station: Big Bear Station

Phone No. (909) 866-0100

Case No. 162400960

Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department