Big Bear Lake Woman Arrested on Attempted Murder, Child Endangerment Charges

Topline: A missing person call in Big Bear Lake led deputies to an injured victim at a hospital and a 51-year-old woman jailed on attempted murder and child endangerment allegations.
Published: August 3, 2026 11:34 am ET
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Silvia Torres

Covering domestic violence, sexual violence, and crimes against children.
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BIG BEAR LAKE, CA — A missing person call in a Big Bear Lake neighborhood on Wednesday turned into an attempted murder case after deputies said the person they were looking for was found at a local hospital with severe injuries.

According to KTLA, which cited the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called around 12:45 p.m. July 29 to the 500 block of Talmage Road, where investigators later determined the victim had left the residence after a domestic violence incident.

Authorities identified the suspect as Brandi Noe, 51, of Big Bear Lake. Investigators said the victim was receiving medical treatment at a local hospital, and the case also led to a child endangerment allegation.

Noe was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, domestic violence and child endangerment and booked into the West Valley Detention Center on $1 million bail. The investigation remains ongoing.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.

Big Bear Lake Woman Arrested on Attempted Murder, Child Endangerment Charges

A missing person call in Big Bear Lake led deputies to an injured victim at a hospital and a 51-year-old woman jailed on attempted murder and child endangerment allegations.
By Silvia Torres
Published: August 3, 2026 11:34 am ET
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BIG BEAR LAKE, CA — A missing person call in a Big Bear Lake neighborhood on Wednesday turned into an attempted murder case after deputies said the person they were looking for was found at a local hospital with severe injuries.

According to KTLA, which cited the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called around 12:45 p.m. July 29 to the 500 block of Talmage Road, where investigators later determined the victim had left the residence after a domestic violence incident.

Authorities identified the suspect as Brandi Noe, 51, of Big Bear Lake. Investigators said the victim was receiving medical treatment at a local hospital, and the case also led to a child endangerment allegation.

Noe was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, domestic violence and child endangerment and booked into the West Valley Detention Center on $1 million bail. The investigation remains ongoing.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.

Big Bear Lake Woman Arrested on Attempted Murder, Child Endangerment Charges

A missing person call in Big Bear Lake led deputies to an injured victim at a hospital and a 51-year-old woman jailed on attempted murder and child endangerment allegations.
By Silvia Torres
Published: August 3, 2026 11:34 am ET
Image

BIG BEAR LAKE, CA — A missing person call in a Big Bear Lake neighborhood on Wednesday turned into an attempted murder case after deputies said the person they were looking for was found at a local hospital with severe injuries.

According to KTLA, which cited the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called around 12:45 p.m. July 29 to the 500 block of Talmage Road, where investigators later determined the victim had left the residence after a domestic violence incident.

Authorities identified the suspect as Brandi Noe, 51, of Big Bear Lake. Investigators said the victim was receiving medical treatment at a local hospital, and the case also led to a child endangerment allegation.

Noe was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, domestic violence and child endangerment and booked into the West Valley Detention Center on $1 million bail. The investigation remains ongoing.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. Help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text "START" to 88788 to connect with trained advocates 24/7. Support is free, confidential, and available in over 200 languages. You can also visit thehotline.org for more information and resources.