Press Releases

Posted on: September 28, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # JV232700048

Update:

The victim in this case was identified as Oscar Aguilar, 52 years of Riverside. The investigation is currently on-going and no further information will be released at this time. If anyone has ...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: September 28, 2023

Storage Unit Burglary Series Arrests

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Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Mark Buelna

File # MA232550021

Details:

On September 19, 2023, deputies assigned to the Lake Mathews Sheriff Station responded to a report of a burglary to a storage unit at the 22000 block of Knabe Road in the unincorporated area of C...

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Lake Mathews Station
Posted on: September 28, 2023

Commercial Burglary Suspect Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rovann Cleveland

File# Multiple

Details:

On September 28, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., the Palm Desert Station’s Burglary Suppression Unit (BSU) investigated multiple burglaries that occurred on September 13, 2023, in the 40000 bl...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: September 28, 2023

Fleeing Probationer Sets Fire to Residence in Hemet

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Matthew Cramer

File # D232710018

Details:

On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 7:41 a.m., deputies from the Hemet Sheriff’s Station recognized a suspect later identified as Alexander Mettey, a 31-year-old transient from th...

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Hemet Station
Posted on: September 28, 2023

Sexual Assault of a Minor

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Reese

File # F171080041

Details:

In April 2017, investigators from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station assumed the investigation into a sexual assault with a minor call for service. During the investigation, the susp...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: September 27, 2023

Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dave Tinker

File # PC232700004

Details:

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, about 1:47 a.m., Perris Station deputies responded to the 33000 block of East Highway 74, in the unincorporated area of Riverside County known as Green Acres...

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Perris Station
Posted on: September 27, 2023

Juvenile Fentanyl Poisoning Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Sean Liebrand

File # PE231410076

Details:

On May 21, 2023, at 5:19 p.m., personnel from the Riverside Sheriff’s Perris Station were dispatched to the 2500 block of Spectacular Bid Street in the city of Perris regarding an unr...

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Special Investigations Bureau
Posted on: September 27, 2023

Child Passenger Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17–23

La Quinta, Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta will help ...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: September 27, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # CN232670001

Details:

On September 24, 2023, around 1:53 A.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Lake Elsinore Station, responded to a major injury traffic collision on Canyon L...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: September 27, 2023

2023-07023

Perez, Andrew

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Coroner
Posted on: September 27, 2023

2023-07196

Arellano, Rodolfo

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Coroner
Posted on: September 26, 2023

Grand Theft, Vehicle Pursuit

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Christian Lopez

File# T232690118

Details:

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 7:43 p.m., an employee of business reported a theft of fragrances valued at over ten thousand dollars had just occurred in the 72300 block of State Highwa...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: September 26, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Check Point

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Update:

Wildomar, Calif. - The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Lake Elsinore Station, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, September 22...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: September 26, 2023

Child Passenger Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Thomas Anderson

File #  N/A

Details:

Child Passenger Safety Week Sept. 17-23, 2023

Coachella, Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Ther...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant I. Robles

File # JV232670157

Details:

On September 24, 2023, at 8:46 pm, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station received a call of a major injury traffic collision on Van Buren Boulevard, north of 56th Street. Deputies, along with...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: September 25, 2023

2023-07147

Smith, Jennifer

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Coroner
Posted on: September 24, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # CN232670001

Details:

On September 24, 2023, at 1:53 a.m., deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station responded to a major injury traffic collision on Canyon Lake Drive S and Continental Dr...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: September 24, 2023

Robbery Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Patrick Montalvo  

File # MA232650042

Details:

On Friday, September 22, 2023, at 5:52 p.m., deputies from the Lake Mathews Sheriff Station responded to the 17000 block of Van Buren Boulevard in the unincorporated area of Woodc...

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Lake Mathews Station
Posted on: September 24, 2023

2023-07119

Wineinger, Nathan

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Coroner
Posted on: September 23, 2023

2023-07093

Gray, Hunter

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Coroner
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision (Vehicle vs. Pedestrian / Hit & Run) - UPDATE

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rafael Lopez

File # JV232630169

Update:

On September 22, 2023, deputies assigned to the Jurupa Valley Station served a search warrant in the 2800 block of Armstrong Road, Jurupa Valley. During the service of the search warrant, the...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: September 23, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant I. Robles

File # JV232660018

Details:

On September 23, 2023, at 3:03 a.m., deputies from the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station received a call of a major injury traffic collision on Mission Boulevard just east of Wineville ...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: September 23, 2023

2023-07085

Suarez, Gabriel

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Coroner
Posted on: September 22, 2023

Know Your Limit – Eastvale

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ronald Smith

File # N/A

Details:

Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Visit Businesses to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit”

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and the city of East...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Anti-Human Trafficking Operations

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joseph Fitzgerald

File # Multiple for Solicitation, R232630009 for Pimping

Details:

On September 20, 2023, the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Problem Oriented Policing (POP) and Gang teams, along with the Riverside Count...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Correctional Deputy Arrested on Drug Charges (Update)

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File # R231830011

Update Provided by SIB Captain Rob Roggeveen:

Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Special Investigations Bureau (SIB) worked an extensive investigation into a DTO (Drug Trafficking Organization) that identified C...

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Sheriff's Administration
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision (Vehicle vs. Pedestrian / Hit & Run)

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ronald Smith

File # JV232630169

Details:

On September 20, 2023, at 3:28 p.m., deputies from the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to the 5000 block of Mission Boulevard in the city of Jurupa Valley regard...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: September 21, 2023

2023-07026

Pruitt, Jamie

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Coroner
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Attempt Murder (Update)

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brandon Mullins

File # MA231400004

Update:

On September 19, 2023, 22-year-old Bryan Corona, of Moreno Valley, was located and apprehended in Guadalajara, Mexico, with federal assistance from members of the Federal Bureau of Investi...

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Lake Mathews Station
Posted on: September 20, 2023

2023-06868

Mauro, Robert

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Coroner
Posted on: September 20, 2023

2023-06866

Howard, Patrick

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Coroner
Posted on: September 20, 2023

2023-06993

Ramirez, Connie

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Coroner
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File# T232620053

Details:

On September 19, 2023, about 2:47 pm, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a major injury traffic collision on Hovley Lane East and Washington Street. Upon arriv...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Suspects Arrested in Organized Retail Theft

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Cryder

File# T232620060

Details:

On September 19, 2023, at 4:05 p.m., the Sheriff’s Palm Desert Station deputies responded to a business in the 72300 block of Highway 111 in the City of Palm Desert regarding the gran...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Burglary Suspects Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Rovann Cleveland

File# S232420037

Details:

On September 19, 2023, at 7:00 a.m., the Palm Desert Station’s Burglary Suppression Unit, assisted by Palm Desert’s Special Enforcement Team and Business District Team, ser...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Fred Collazo

File # F232610015

Details:

On Monday, September 18, 2023, at 1:06 p.m., deputies from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station responded to a call regarding the brandishing of a firearm. The investigation revealed...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Safety is Sharing, Safety is Caring: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy: Deputy Opice

File # N/A

Safety is Sharing, Safety is Caring: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

Details:

Temecula, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office So...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Child Passenger Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Deputy Opice

File # N/A

Details:

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17–23

Temecula, Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Southwest Station will help parents and ca...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: September 18, 2023

2023-06942

Chavez, Rafael

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Coroner
Posted on: September 18, 2023

2023-06960

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: September 18, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Sergeant Christopher Wedel

File # SC232610002

Details:

On Monday, September 18, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Corrections Central Investigations, were notified of an in-custody...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Child Passenger Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File # N/A

Details:

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17–23

Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office &...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Arrest and Search Warrant for Assault with a Deadly Weapon Suspect

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant  Joseph Fitzgerald

File # MV232570293

Details:

On Tuesday, September 14, 2023, about 3:00 p.m., deputies responded to the 23900 block of Sunnymead Boulevard to a report of a man with a gun at the gas station. Deputies arri...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant  Tom Anderson

File #  N/A

Update:

Coachella, Calif.—The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Thermal Station, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License ...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Extortion and Engaging in Sexual Activity with an Inmate

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Steve Brosche

File # B232440005

Details:

On August 31, 2023, Riverside County Sheriff’s Investigators were notified of a possible crime(s) being committed by a Sheriff’s Office employee formerly assigned to the ...

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Sheriff's Administration
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Child Passenger Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant  Ronald Smith

File # N/A

Details:

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17–23

The cities of Norco, Jurupa Valley, and Eastvale, Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Riverside County Sheriff&am...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Child Passenger Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jared Hansen

File # N/A

Details:

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17–23

Moreno Valley, CA – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Moreno Valley Sheriff Station will help parents and caregivers with installi...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Child Passenger Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File # N/A

Details:

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17–23

San Jacinto, Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – San Jacinto Stati...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Fentanyl Poisoning Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Sean Liebrand

File # TE200170162

Details:

On January 17, 2020, at 5:20 p.m., personnel from the Southwest Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to the 44000 block of Festivo Street in the city of Temecula regarding an unresponsiv...

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Special Investigations Bureau
Posted on: September 15, 2023

2023-06857

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Child Passenger Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File # N/A

Details:

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17–23

Perris, Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Perris Station, will help parents...

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Perris Station
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Safety is Sharing, Safety is Caring: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joshua Robertson

File # N/A

Details:

Rancho Mirage, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California and The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Rancho Mirage encourages everyone on our roads to care for on...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: September 14, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # RC232570001

Details:

On Thursday, September 14th, 2023, deputies from the Robert Presley Detention Center were alerted to an unresponsive male inmate in the intake area. Deputies and jail medical personnel immediately admin...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Child Passenger Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 17–23

Cities of Lake Elsinore and Wildomar, Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Safety is Sharing, Safety is Caring: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

Cities of Wildomar and Lake Elsinore, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office encourages everyone on our roads to ca...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Safety is Sharing, Safety is Caring: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ron Smith

File # N/A

Details:

Cities of Norco, Eastvale, and Jurupa Valley, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, and the cities of Norco, Eastval...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: September 13, 2023

Barricaded Suspect Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant A. Medina

File # MV232560016

Details:

On Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 3:32 a.m., Moreno Valley Sheriff’s deputies located a stolen vehicle traveling westbound on Sunnymead Boulevard and Indian Avenue. The vehicle was...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: September 11, 2023

Hotel Standoff: Deputies Apprehend Suspect with Felony Warrants

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jesse Maldonado

File # TE232540132

Details:

On September 11, 2023, at approximately 12:59 p.m., Southwest Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a trespassing incident at a hotel in the 27000 block of Jefferson Avenue in...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: September 11, 2023

2023-06570

Navarro, Odalys

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Coroner
Posted on: September 11, 2023

Fatal Boating Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # L232530114

Details:

On September 10, 2023, approximately 6:56 p.m., deputies were notified of a medical emergency at a boat ramp, located in the 32000 block of Riverside Drive, in the city of Lake Elsinore. Deput...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: September 10, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License Checkpoint (Update)

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant R. Smith

File # N/A

Update:

Eastvale, Calif.—The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa Valley Station/Eastvale, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Saturd...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: September 9, 2023

2023-06714

Goodman, Gregory

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Coroner
Posted on: September 9, 2023

2023-06703

Berg Jr., Donald

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Coroner
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Two Arrested and Fourteen Cited at City of Perris DUI Checkpoint

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Reporting Deputy: Deputy Roberto Torres

File # Numerous

Details:

Two Arrested and Fourteen Cited at City of Perris DUI Checkpoint

Perris, Calif. – On September 08, 2023, 2 people were arrested for DUI, and 14 citations were issued, for violations su...

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Perris Station
Posted on: September 7, 2023

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement (Results)

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant  Jeremy Bracey

File #  Numerous

Details:

33 Cited During Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation

Perris, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Perris Station, issued 33 citation...

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Perris Station
Posted on: September 7, 2023

2023-06647

McCoy, Cheryl

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Coroner
Posted on: September 7, 2023

Gang Task Force Arrests Felon with Firearms

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE232500002

Details:

On Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force, with the assistance of Riverside County Gang Task Force Region 2, served a search warrant at...

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Gang Task Force
Posted on: September 7, 2023

Burglary Suspects Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Rovann Cleveland

File# S232420037

Details:

On September 7, 2023, at 8:00 a.m., the Palm Desert Station’s Burglary Suppression Unit, assisted by Rancho Mirage and the Indian Wells Special Enforcement Team, served a search warr...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: September 7, 2023

2023-06617

Bermudez, Israel

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Coroner
Posted on: September 7, 2023

2023-06615

Casares, Paloma

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Coroner
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Eight Arrested for DUI During Late Summer Labor Day Holiday

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Marcos Acosta

File # N/A

Details:

Moreno Valley, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office - Moreno Valley Station arrested eight drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) during a nearly three...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: September 6, 2023

Jewelry Theft Suspect Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Josh Hephner

File # TE232400082

Details:

On August 28, 2023, at 10:13 a.m., the Sheriff’s Southwest Station deputies responded to a business in the 40800 block of Winchester Road in the City of Temecula, reference a grand...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: September 6, 2023

2023-06598

Schuster, David

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Coroner
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Pedestrian Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy:  Deputy Joshua Fransik

File #  N/A

Details:

Safety is Sharing, Safety is Caring: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

Indian Wells, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California and The Riverside Cou...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License Checkpoint (Perris)

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File # N/A

Details:

Perris, Calif. – On September 8, 2023, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Perris Station, will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and Driver’s License Che...

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Perris Station
Posted on: September 5, 2023

2023-06511

Ruiz Esparza, Victoriano

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Coroner
Posted on: September 4, 2023

2023-06548

Losacco, David

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Coroner
Posted on: September 4, 2023

2023-06547

Lewis, Millicent

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Coroner
Posted on: September 4, 2023

2023-06546

Aguilar Tapia, Yovani

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Coroner
Posted on: September 4, 2023

Double Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Steve Brosche

File # MV232460020

Details:

On September 3, 2023, at 2:11 a.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon at Barbara Street and Dracaea Avenue. ...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: September 2, 2023

Fentanyl Poisoning Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Sean Liebrand

File # MA230970008

Details:

On April 7, 2023, at 8:11 a.m., deputies from the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to the 22200 block of Piedras Road in Lake Mathews regarding an unresponsive male adul...

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Special Investigations Bureau
Posted on: September 2, 2023

Illegal Indoor Marijuana Grow, Narcotics, and Firearm located During Search Warrant

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Matt Posson

File #  I232440081

Details:

On Friday, September 1, 2023, the San Jacinto Station’s Special Enforcement Team served a narcotics-related search warrant in the 400 block of Dover Court in the ...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: September 2, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # PE232440118

Details:

On September 1, 2023, at about 8:57 p.m., deputies from the Perris Sheriff Station responded to a residence in the 300 block of W. First St., Perris, regarding a report of a shooting victim. ...

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Perris Station
Posted on: September 2, 2023

2023-06513

Gomez-Gallardo, Rafael

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Coroner
Posted on: September 1, 2023

Fatal Injury Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jared Hansen

File # MV232440207

Details:

On September 1, 2023, at 4:59 p.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Station received a call of a major injury traffic collision on Ironwood Avenue, just west of Heacock Street. Deputies, alo...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: September 1, 2023

Pedestrian Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant  Kyle LaFond

File #  N/A

Details:

Safety is Sharing, Safety is Caring: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

Coachella and La Quinta, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California a...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: August 31, 2023

2023-06490

Lopez, Wilfredo

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Coroner
Posted on: August 31, 2023

Shooting At an Apartment Complex with Two Victims

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Barr

File # MV232420358

Details:

On August 30, 2023, at 11:07 P.M., deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Moreno Valley Station responded to the report of a shooting near the 12000 block of Carnation Lane, in...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Parole / Probation Compliance

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant A. Medina

File # Multiple

Details:

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, multiple agencies conducted a sexual offender compliance sweep at multiple locations within the city of Moreno Valley. Assisting agencies consisted of the Moreno Val...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Pedestrian Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Jared Hansen

File #  N/A

Details:

Safety is Sharing, Safety is Caring: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

Moreno Valley, CA– September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California and Moreno Valley Sheriff...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 30, 2023

2023-06434

Robinson, Yahushua

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Coroner
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza 

File # PE232040102

Update:

During the course of this investigation, a suspect was identified as Fredy Morales, 21 years of Perris. On August 30, 2023, arrest charges of murder were added to Morales, who was in cu...

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Perris Station
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Pedestrian Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant  Jeremy Bracey

File #  N/A

Details:

Safety is Sharing, Safety is Caring: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

Perris, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California and the Riversid...

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Perris Station
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Pedestrian Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Don Olson

File #  N/A

Details:

Safety is Sharing, Safety is Caring: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

Palm Desert, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California and the Riverside County ...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: August 30, 2023

Pedestrian Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File #  N/A

Details:

Safety is Sharing, Safety is Caring: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

San Jacinto, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California and The Riverside Cou...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: August 30, 2023

2023-06283

Garcia, Elijah

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Coroner
Posted on: August 29, 2023

Gang Task Force Makes Arrests for Illegally Possessed Firearms

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # N/A

Details:

On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 6:30 a.m., the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force, with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol K-9 Team and California Highway Patrol Aviation, s...

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Gang Task Force
Posted on: August 29, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant LaFond

File # LA232400063

Details:

On Monday, August 28, 2023, La Quinta deputies responded to a single-vehicle, major-injury traffic collision involving a golf cart just after 6:00 p.m. The collision occurred at the intersection o...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: August 29, 2023

2023-06412

Quintana, Ralph II

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Coroner
Posted on: August 29, 2023

2023-06390

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: August 28, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # BC232390006

Details:

On Sunday, August 27, 2023, deputies from the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility were alerted to an unresponsive male inmate in a housing unit. Deputies and jail medical personnel immediately administ...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: August 28, 2023

2023-06383

Hurtado Comunidad, Jose

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Coroner
Posted on: August 27, 2023

2023-06207

Santos Lopez, Jesus

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Coroner
Posted on: August 27, 2023

2023-06354

Shack IV, William

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Coroner
Posted on: August 26, 2023

Robbery

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Varon Potter

File # A232380023

Details:

On August 26th, 2023, at 5:09 p.m., the Sheriff’s Colorado River Station deputies responded to the 13000 block of Mesa Drive in the unincorporated community of Mesa Verde in response to a rob...

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Colorado River Station
Posted on: August 26, 2023

Pursuit of Armed and Dangerous Carjacking Suspect

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant M. Martinez 

File # MV232380046 

Details:

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 3:30 a.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station located a vehicle wanted in connection to an armed carjacking and k...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 26, 2023

Driving Under the Influence Checkpoint (Update)

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Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Jared Hansen

File # Multiple

Update:

Moreno Valley, Calif.—The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Moreno Valley Station, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Frida...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 26, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License Checkpoint Planned (Update)

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant J. Morando

File # N/A

Update:

City of Jurupa Valley, Calif.-The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office/Jurupa Valley Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday,&...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: August 25, 2023

Suspect Arrested for Online Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joe Narciso

File # SW231000009

Details:

On April 10, 2023, the Sheriff’s Southwest Station responded to a report of online solicitation of a minor for sex. The parent of the minor victim discovered the inappropriate dialo...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: August 24, 2023

Suspects Arrested in Burglary and Vandalism Series

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Cryder

File# Multiple File Numbers

Details:

During the month of August 2023, the Riverside Sheriff’s Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team investigated several vehicle burglaries and vandalisms in the city of Rancho...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: August 23, 2023

Additional Robbery Suspect Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Cryder

File# O232100018

Update:

During the investigation, deputies identified the second suspect involved in the robbery as Lucero Cagno, a 33-year-old resident of Indio. She was identified as one of the females who lured the ...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: August 23, 2023

Search Warrant Service for Stolen Property

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Christian Bloomquist

File # A232250008

Details:

On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 7:30 a.m., Colorado River Station deputies and the Special Enforcement Team, with assistance from the Investigations Bureau, served a search warrant ...

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Colorado River Station
Posted on: August 23, 2023

2023-06203

Parra Rodriguez, Alvaro

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Coroner
Posted on: August 23, 2023

2023-06264

Larson, Duner

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Coroner
Posted on: August 21, 2023

Serial Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Martinez

File # MV232160026

Details:

On August 04, 2023, deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to the report of an armed robbery at a gas station in the 24000 block of John F. Kennedy Drive, M...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 21, 2023

Underage Drinking Decoy Operation

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Mike Troyer

File #  N/A

Details:

On August 21, 2023, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Minor Decoy Operation and Decoy Shoulder Tap Operation in the city of San Jacinto. Th...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: August 21, 2023

2023-06235

Hernandez Renteria, Samantha

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Coroner
Posted on: August 21, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez 

File # Y232320070

Details:

On August 20, 2023, at about 9:07 p.m., deputies assigned to the Thermal Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a report of a deceased male in the 53500 block of Cesar Chavez...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: August 19, 2023

Barricaded Suspect in Lake Elsinore

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Carlos GarciaVilla

File # L232290116

Details:

On Friday, August 18, 2023, at 11:46 a.m., the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a domestic violence incident in the 32400 block of Stoneman Street, city o...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: August 19, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License Checkpoint

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant I. Robles

File # N/A

Update:

City of Norco, Calif.-The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office/Jurupa Valley Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, August 18, 2023. The checkpoint w...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: August 19, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver License Checkpoint

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Reporting Deputy: Corporal R. Hansen

File # N/A

Update:

On August 19, 2023, one driver was arrested for suspected DUI during a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint.

The DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint was held at Rancho California Road and Margarita Road from 7:00...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: August 19, 2023

Convicted Felon, out on Bail, Arrested for Firearm Possession and Narcotic Sales

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Bronson Graham

File #  I232300124

Details:

On Friday, August 18, 2023, deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff's Station followed a possible DUI driver to a fast food restaurant on the 1000 block of North ...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: August 19, 2023

Quality of Life Operation in the areas of Perris and Lake Elsinore

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ken Hoon

File # N/A

Details:

This operation was hosted by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Regional Gang Task Force. The primary mission of the operation was to conduct compliance checks of individuals on Post - Release Com...

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Gang Task Force
Posted on: August 18, 2023

Assault With a Deadly Weapon / Child Endangerment Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # Y232150054

Details:

On August 3, 2023, the Sheriff’s Thermal Station patrol units responded to the 52700 block of Calle Techa in the city of Coachella regarding a shooting. The investigation revealed ...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: August 18, 2023

Recovery of a Stolen Golf Cart

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Michael Judes

File# S232300003

Details:

On Friday, August 18, 2023, at 6:55 a.m., deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff's Station responded to the 73100 block of Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage, regarding the theft of a g...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: August 18, 2023

Narcotics and Weapons located in Search Warrant

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Thomas

File # F23229007

Details:

On Thursday, August 17, 2023, Lake Elsinore Special Enforcement Team and GTF Region 4 served a narcotics-related search warrant on the 33000 block of Adelfa Street, Lake Elsinore. Deputies ar...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: August 18, 2023

Use of Force Charges Filed Against Hemet Police Officer

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Deirdre Vickers

File # MB232040001

Details:

On July 23, 2023, a city of Hemet police officer arrested a subject wanted for a felony warrant in the city of Hemet. Force was used during the arrest, and the subject was transported to ...

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Special Investigations Bureau
Posted on: August 17, 2023

Attempt Murder Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # Y232070032

Details:

On July 26, 2023, at 9:36 p.m., the Thermal Sheriff’s Station patrol units responded to the 51800 block of Calle Techa, in the city of Coachella, regarding a shooting incident. Upo...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: August 17, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Jesse Martinez #2843

File # MV231840010

Update:

The suspect in this investigation has been identified as Donte Jeremiah Barlow an 18-year-old resident of San Jacinto.

Details:

On July 3, 2023, at approximately 12:44 a.m., deputies from t...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 17, 2023

Military Training

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Reynoso

File # N/A

Update:

Due to inclement weather passing through the city of Blythe and surrounding Palo Verde Valley communities, the United States Marine Corps military exercise scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2023, has ...

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Colorado River Station
Posted on: August 16, 2023

Sexual Assault on a Minor

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Daniel Milbrandt

File# T230930024

Details:

On April 3, 2023, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a sexual assault of a minor. The Palm Desert Investigations Bureau assumed the investig...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: August 16, 2023

Gang Task Force Recovers Illegally Possessed Firearms During Search Warrant

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE232280001

Details:

On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 7:00 a.m., the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force, with the assistance of Riverside County Gang Task Force Region 2 and Riverside County Sheriff...

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Gang Task Force
Posted on: August 16, 2023

Female Fire Starter Arrested for Attempted Murder

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Anthony Pelato

File #  I232270008

Details:

On August 15, 2023, at 6:03 a.m., deputies received a 911 call of an apartment building on fire in the 140 block of Tiger Lane, San Jacinto. Upon arrival, the deputies d...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: August 16, 2023

2023-06111

Beltran-Salgado, Felipe

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Coroner
Posted on: August 15, 2023

Attempted Armed Robbery at a Business

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Barr

File # MV232260297

Details:

On August 14, 2023, at 11:36 p.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a robbery in-progress near the 12000 block of Frederick Street, Moreno V...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 14, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Warrant Sweep

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File# N/A

Details:

4 Suspects Served Outstanding DUI Warrants by Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Rancho Mirage

Rancho Mirage, Calif. – On August 14, 2023, the Riverside County Sheriff&...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: August 14, 2023

2023-06057

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: August 14, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # IC232260002

Details:

On August 14, 2023, at 12:36 a.m., deputies from the John Benoit Detention Center found an unresponsive male in a housing unit cell. Custody staff and jail medical personnel immediately administered lif...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: August 14, 2023

Shooting at Occupied Vehicles

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Daniel Milbrandt

File #S231940041

Update:

On July 13, 2023, the Palm Desert Investigations Bureau assumed the investigation and developed investigative leads implicating Adrian Fuentes, a 26-year-old resident of Indio. On August 14...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: August 14, 2023

Organized Retail Theft Arrests

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Martinez

File # MV232260154

Details:

On August 14, 2023, at 2:08 p.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a theft from a business in the 12600 block of Frederick Street, More...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 14, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # LA232260003

Details:

On August 14, 2023, at about 1:51 a.m., deputies from the Thermal Sheriff Station were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the parking lot in the 78900 block of Highway 111, La Quinta. Up...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: August 12, 2023

Felony Hit and Run with Injuries

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant M. Martinez 

File # MV232240055

Details:

On Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 6:26 a.m. deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a beer run and traffic collision in the area of Redla...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 12, 2023

2023-06002

Mancillas Jr., Oscar

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Coroner
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Robbery Suspects Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Travis Mountz 

File# Multiple File Numbers in Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage

Details:

On August 11, 2023, members of the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station’s Burglary Suppression Unit (BSU), assisted by Ther...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Commercial Burglar Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Travis Mountz 

File# T232090080

Details:

On July 28, 2023, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a burglary at a storage facility in the city of Palm Desert. The suspects victim...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Stolen Property Recovered from Storage Unit Burglary

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Reporting Deputy: Corporal Phillip Lorton

File # LA232050025 / C232220024

Details:

On Monday, July 24, 2023, at about 6:25 PM, deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station responded to a storage facility in the 46600 block of Adams Street i...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Shooting Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Matthew Bölle  

File # MA232230016

Details:

On Friday, August 11, 2023, at 10:21 AM, deputies from the Lake Mathews Sheriff Station responded to the 19400 block of Ontario Avenue in the unincorporated area of Riversid...

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Lake Mathews Station
Posted on: August 11, 2023

2023-05985

Sebastian, Anthony

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Coroner
Posted on: August 11, 2023

2023-05979

Andrade, Alberto

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Coroner
Posted on: August 11, 2023

2023-05961

Rojas, Francisco

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Coroner
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Criminal Threats / Hate Crime

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Reporting Deputy: Investigator Jomar Vanderhoof

File # MV232210443

Details:

On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at about 10:45 p.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station received a call for service regarding harassing phone calls. During the...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 10, 2023

Possession of Stolen Property/Felon in Possession of a Firearm/Carjacking Vehicle out of Arizona

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Reynoso

File # A232220009

Details:

On August 10, 2023, Riverside County Sheriff’s - Colorado River Station (CRS) received information of a stolen vehicle taken during an armed carjacking in Phoenix, AZ, traveling towar...

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Colorado River Station
Posted on: August 10, 2023

Back to School Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

August is Back to School Safety Month: Slow Down and Look for Children in School Zones

Cities of Lake Elsinore and Wildomar, Calif. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside Co...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: August 10, 2023

Summer Mobilization Enforcement

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Indian Wells, Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage Encourages Drivers to Go Safely During the Final Days of Summer

Cities of Lake Elsinore and ...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: August 10, 2023

Fatal Hit-and-Run Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Matt Martinez

File# T232210149

Details:

On Wednesday, August 09, 2023, about 10:16 p.m., deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Palm Desert Station, responded to the report of a vehicle versus pedestrian hit-and-run...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: August 10, 2023

Gang Task Force Arrests Gang Members with Multiple Firearms and Illegal Gamecocks

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE232210002

Details:

On Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 2:45 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force, with the assistance of La Quinta Special Enforcement Team and Riverside County Sheriff&rsqu...

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Gang Task Force
Posted on: August 10, 2023

Arson Suspects Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Art Mendez

File # EV232210067

Details:

On August 9, 2023, at 7:17 p.m., deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 7600 block of Soaring Bird Court, Eastvale, for an arson investigation. On arriv...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: August 9, 2023

Possession of Illegal Weapons

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jose Tijerina

File# T232200122

Details:

On August 8, 2023, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff Station received information of a shooting that occurred in the city of Cathedral City. A vehicle description and license plate were p...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: August 9, 2023

Grand Theft and Conspiracy

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Thomas

File # L232200107

Details:

On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 6:47 p.m., Elsinore Station Patrol deputies responded to the 29000 block of Hanging Rock, Lake Elsinore, regarding suspicious person on a construction site of ...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: August 8, 2023

Suspects Arrested in Distraction Theft of Elderly Victim

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Art Mendez

File # EV232190025

Details:

On August 7, 2023, deputies assigned to the city of Eastvale Special Enforcement Team (SET) responded to the parking lot of a business located in the 5000 block of Hamner Avenue, in Eastvale, ...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: August 8, 2023

Possession of Stolen Property/Vehicle Pursuit

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Christian Bloomquist

File # A232200012

Details:

On August 8, 2023, at 8:52 a.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station responded to the 1400 block of State Route 95, in the North Colorado River area of Blythe, reference a reside...

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Colorado River Station
Posted on: August 8, 2023

Commercial Burglary Series Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mark Buelna 

File # Multiple

Details:

Beginning in May 2023, several large warehouse businesses in the 13000 block of Estelle Street in the unincorporated area of Home Gardens were victims of thefts. The Lake Mathews Stati...

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Lake Mathews Station
Posted on: August 8, 2023

Vehicle vs. Bicyclist Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Marcos Acosta

File # MV232200026

Details:

On August 08, 2023, at 5:21 AM, deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station received a call of a major injury traffic collision on Alessandro Boulevard east of Graham Street...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 8, 2023

Summer Mobilization Enforcement

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Perris Encourages Drivers to Go Safely During the Final Days of Summer 

Perris, Calif. – As the summer travel seaso...

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Perris Station
Posted on: August 8, 2023

Back to School Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File # N/A

Details:

August is Back to School Safety Month: Slow Down and Look for Children in School Zones

Perris, Calif. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Off...

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Perris Station
Posted on: August 8, 2023

2023-05876

Sousa, Tony

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Coroner
Posted on: August 8, 2023

2023-05875

Bischof, Joshua

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Coroner
Posted on: August 8, 2023

2023-05874

Rodriguez Jr., Timothy

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Coroner
Posted on: August 7, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Steve Brosche

File # B212410010

Details:

In August of 2021, Investigators from the Cabazon Station began looking into the disappearance of Dillon Entler, a 31-year-old male from Cabazon. Entler was reported missing by family member...

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Cabazon Station
Posted on: August 7, 2023

2023-05882

Sotelo, Gilberto

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Coroner
Posted on: August 6, 2023

Suspect Arrested for Multiple Burglaries

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Art Mendez

File # EV231120003, EV231120004, EV231610035, and EV232090023

Details:

On May 5, 2023, deputies assigned to the city of Eastvale Special Enforcement Team (SET) began investigating a burglary that occurred in the 5400 blo...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: August 6, 2023

Assault with a Handgun Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant James Merrill

File # MV232180007

Details:

On Sunday, August 6, 2023, at 12:21 a.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff Station responded to a report of shooting at a residence in the 23000 block of Western Ridge Road, in the C...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 5, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License Checkpoint

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File # N/A

Updated:

San Jacinto, Calif.–The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, San Jacinto Station, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, ...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Sexual Assault on a Minor

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Reese

File # CN231930022

Details:

In July 2023, deputies from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a sexual assault of a minor. The Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station Investigation&...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: August 4, 2023

2023-05805

Garcia, Eliazar

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Coroner
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Back to School Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy: Ed Reynoso

File # N/A

Details:

As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reminds parents and residents to slow down, follow the speed limit and be extra careful driving through school zones.

&...

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Colorado River Station
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Court Sting Operation

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sinz

File # N/A

Details:

Murrieta, Calif. –On August 4, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the Southwest Station Traffic Team conducted a court sting operation at the Southwest Justice Center. The traffic court calendar ...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision (Vehicle vs. Pedestrian)

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ronald Smith

File # JV232160003

Details:

On Friday, August 4, 2023, at 12:32 a.m., deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa Valley Station, responded to the intersection of Van Buren Boulevard and Belle...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: August 4, 2023

2023-05803

Leue, Bonnie

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Coroner
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Court and plaintiff agreement affirms health services provided in jails

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Details:

County of Riverside first in the state to have areas of oversight removed

A U.S. District Federal Court judge upheld an agreement this month between the County of Riverside and the Prison Law Office, recognizing the county has met 13 requirements i...

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Sheriff's Administration
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Armed Robbery at Local Business

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brian Burgin

File # MV232160026

Details:

On Friday, August 4, 2023, at 4:05 a.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a business in the 24000 block of John F. Kennedy Drive in the city of Moreno Valley, reference an ar...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Summer Mobilization Enforcement

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Kyle LaFond

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Encourages Drivers to Go Safely During the Final Days of Summer

Coachella and La Quinta, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, the R...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Back to School Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Kyle LaFond

File # N/A

Details:

Coachella and City of La Quinta, Calif. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, reminds parents and residents to slow down, follow the spe...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: August 3, 2023

Gang Task Force Arrests Gang Member with Firearms During Search Warrant

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE232150001

Details:

On Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force, with the assistance of California Highway Patrol K-9 Team and Riverside County Sheriff’s Departm...

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Gang Task Force
Posted on: August 3, 2023

Back to School Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ron Smith

File # N/A

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August is Back to School Safety Month: Slow Down and Look for Children in School Zones

Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station and the cities of Eastvale, Norco, and Jurupa Valley, California &nda...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: August 3, 2023

Summer Mobilization Enforcement

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ron Smith

File # N/A

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Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station and the cities of Eastvale, Norco, and Jurupa Valley Encourages Drivers to Go Safely During the Final Days of Summer

Cities of Eastvale, Norco, and Jurupa Valle...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: August 3, 2023

Summer Mobilization Enforcement

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File # N/A

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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – San Jacinto Station Encourages Drivers to Go Safely During the Final Days of Summer

San Jacinto, Calif. – As the summer travel s...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: August 3, 2023

Back to School Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File # N/A

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August is Back to School Safety Month: Slow Down and Look for Children in School Zones

San Jacinto, Calif. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – San Jacin...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: August 3, 2023

Back to School Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sinz

File # N/A

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August is Back to School Safety Month: Slow Down and Look for Children in School Zones

Temecula, Calif. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: August 3, 2023

Summer Mobilization Enforcement

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sinz

File # N/A

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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Temecula Encourages Drivers to Go Safely During the Final Days of Summer

Temecula, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, the Riverside County Sh...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: August 2, 2023

Attempt Murder

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Greenwalt

File # B232070004

Details:

On July 27, 2023, about 6:33 AM, deputies assigned to the Cabazon Sheriff’s Station responded to the undeveloped desert area near Bonita Avenue and Elm Street in Cabazon regardin...

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Cabazon Station
Posted on: August 1, 2023

Organized Retail Crime Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Greenwalt

File # B232130011

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On August 1, 2023, about 4:34 AM, deputies assigned to the Cabazon Sheriff’s Station responded to a business on the 48000 block of Seminole Drive in Cabazon, regarding a burglary...

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Cabazon Station
Posted on: August 1, 2023

Back to School Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy: Joshua Fransik

File # N/A

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August is Back to School Safety Month: Slow Down and Look for Children in School Zones

Moreno Valley, Calif. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Offi...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 1, 2023

Summer Mobilization Enforcement

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Reporting Deputy: Corporal Joe Cornejo

File # N/A

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Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Encourages Drivers to Go Safely During the Final Days of Summer

Moreno Valley, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office- Mor...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: August 1, 2023

Robbery

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Thomas

File # L232090032, L232090033

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On Friday, July 28, 2023, the Riverside Sheriff’s Lake Elsinore Special Enforcement Team and Robbery/Burglary Suppression Team responded to two separate thefts that occ...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: August 1, 2023

Summer Mobilization Enforcement

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Reporting Deputy: Joshua Fransik

File # N/A

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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Indian Wells, Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage Encourages Drivers to Go Safely During the Final Days of Summer

Indian Wells, Palm Desert and Ranc...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: August 1, 2023

Back to School Safety Month

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Reporting Deputy: Joshua Fransik

File # N/A

Details:

August is Back to School Safety Month: Slow Down and Look for Children in School Zones

Indian Wells, Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage, Calif. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside C...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: August 1, 2023

2023-05696

Perluss, Anthony

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Coroner
Posted on: July 31, 2023

Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Alfredo Medina

File # MV232120099

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On Monday, July 31, 2023, at 9:27 a.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff Station responded to a domestic disturbance in the 16000 block of Kensington Place in the City of Moreno Val...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: July 30, 2023

2023-05674

Gutierrez, Carlos

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Coroner
Posted on: July 30, 2023

Organized Retail Theft Suspects Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Leeondre Radford

File # MV232110153

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On July 30, 2023, at 2:33 p.m., deputies assigned to the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a business in the 12600 block of Frederick Street, in the City of Moreno V...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: July 30, 2023

2023-05569

Gonzales, Edward

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Coroner
Posted on: July 29, 2023

Embezzlement/Burglary

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joseph Fitzgerald

File # MM232060003

Details:

On Thursday, July 27, 2023, Moreno Valley Sheriff Station Robbery/Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) responded to the 22300 block of Van Buren Boulevard for a report of an ongoing embezzl...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: July 29, 2023

Stalking / Kidnapping

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Alfredo Medina

File # MV232100023

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On Saturday, July 29, 2023, Deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff Station (MVSS) received calls from a victim’s family stating a female resident of Moreno Valley was taken agai...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: July 28, 2023

Justice Assistance Grant Information

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Reporting Deputy: Admin Services Analyst II, Yolanda Muro Guzman

File # N/A

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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the County of Riverside, is applying for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds available t...

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Sheriff's Administration
Posted on: July 6, 2023

2023-05026

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: July 6, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # RC231860001

Details:

On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Corrections Central Investigations, were notified of an in-custody death. It was learned Astrid Johnson, a 62-ye...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: May 27, 2023

2022-04095

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: May 27, 2023

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Richard Carroll

File # IC231420002

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On Monday, May 22, 2023, at 3:33 PM, deputies assigned to the John J. Benoit Detention Center found an unresponsive male inmate in a holding cell. Custody staff and jail medical personnel immediat...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: March 12, 2023

2022-02092

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: March 12, 2023

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Lieutenant Flakes

File # SC230700002

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On Saturday March 11, 2023, at 4:15 P.M. deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office-Cois Byrd Detention Center were called to the cell of an unresponsive male inmate...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: February 6, 2023

2022-01099

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: February 6, 2023

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC230360004

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On Sunday, February 5, 2023, at about 1:58 P.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center were conducting a secur...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: January 13, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # SC230120001

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On January 12, 2023, at 1:31 hours, deputies assigned to the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center were alerted of a disturbance coming from within one of the cells. Deputies went to investigate and fou...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: January 12, 2023

2022-00352

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 29, 2022

2022-10962

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 21, 2022

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC223470004

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On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 12:32 P.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center were conducting ...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 12, 2022

2022-10688

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 12, 2022

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC223460001

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On Monday, December 12, 2022, about 1:53 AM, deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center, responded to the...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: November 21, 2022

2022-09949

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: November 20, 2022

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC223240003

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On Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 3:37 PM, deputies assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center, located in the 4000 block of Orange Street in Riverside, were calle...

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In-Custody Deaths