Military District of San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County hosts the military's most cherished clubhouse, Ft. Irwin, and several other bases, active and closed. The county population is rich in military denizens, their derelicts, offspring, misfits and buffs. With the consequent prevalence of the classic sociopathy found in these people, predation, exploitation, corruption and virtual tyranny have spread throughout our courts, law enforcement and government. Discuss the disgraceful prison and military industrial complexes here.

2008-10-17

UPDATE: Missing San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy found disoriented but in good condition

By Joe Smilor on October 16, 2008 9:22 PM

ANGELUS OAKS - A sheriff's deputy was found disoriented but in good condition Thursday night after he failed to return from a morning hunting trip in the mountains.

Rescue crews found Paul Franklin, 48, around 8 p.m. The details of how he became lost were unclear late Thursday.

Franklin left early Thursday with his sons and another deputy for a day at Thomas Hunting Grounds at 17644 Forest Service Road IN12.

He did not return to the car as expected around 9 a.m. to meet his sons and the other deputy. Franklin was reported missing at 11:30 a.m., officials said.

About 20 volunteers led the search through the mountainous area for him. A helicopter and several dogs were also used.

Franklin is coordinator for the San Gorgonio Search and Rescue Team and has led several rescue areas in the county.

stacia.glenn@inlandnewspapers.com