Press Releases

Click or Ticket

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joshua Fransik

File # N/A

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“Click It or Ticket” Campaign Reminds Californians to Always Wear Their Seat Belt

Indian Wells, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and The City o...

Missing 81-Year-Old Man Found Safe

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Daniel Milbrandt

File # J231420015

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On May 22, 2023, at approximately 1:04 PM, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a residence in the 51000 block of Desert Arroyo Trail in Indian Wells reg...

Fatal Fentanyl Poisoning of a Juvenile

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sean Liebrand

File # O222330020

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On August 21, 2022, about 8:57 a.m., personnel from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a call of an unresponsive female juvenile in the 15000 block of Via Quedo in the ...

Homicide (Update)

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # O231360006

Update:

Investigators have identified and arrested a third suspect in connection with the homicide investigation of Jeremy M. Abshear. The third suspect is identified as Aisa K. Bailey, 19-year-old, male,...

Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Child Endangerment Suspect Apprehended

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Daniel Milbrandt

File # O231270003

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On May 7, 2023, at approximately 3:04 AM, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a residence in the 19000 block of Ford Avenue in the unincorporated commun...

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File # T231240104

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On May 4, 2023, about 5:45pm, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in the 74000 block of Alessandro Drive. Upon arrival, depu...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Responsibly

Reporting Deputy: Joshua Robertson

File # N/A

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Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage, Calif. – Riverside Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to celebrate Cinco de Mayo responsibly by planning ahead and designating a sober driver.

On Ma...

National Click-It-or-Ticket Campaign

Reporting Deputy: Claro Sanchez

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“Click It or Ticket” Campaign Reminds Californians to Always Wear Their Seat Belt 

Seat Belt Safety Campaign Runs Through Memorial Day

Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage, Calif. &n...

Check Twice for Motorcycles: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Reporting Deputy: Claro Sanchez

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Check Twice for Motorcycles: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Indian Wells, Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage, Calif. — During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Riverside Count...

Share the Road and Look Out for One Another During Bicycle Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Claro Sanchez

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Share the Road and Look Out for One Another During Bicycle Safety Month

Indian Wells, Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage, Calif. —May is National Bicycle Safety Month and Riverside County Sheriff Depart...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Check Point

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File # N/A

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Rancho Mirage, Calif. – On May 5, 2023, one person was arrested for DUI, two people were cited for driving on a suspended license, and 27 people were cited for being an unlicensed driver, at a...

Contacting a Minor to Commit Lewd Acts

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Josh Button

File # T231150086

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On April 25, 2023, at 3:57 PM, a call for service was generated in 72300 Block of State Highway 111, in the City of Palm Desert by a YouTube influencer group. The group called dispatch to noti...

Suspect Arrested in Commercial/Residential and Desert X Burglary Series

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Travis Mountz

File # Multiple

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January of 2023, deputies from the Palm Desert Burglary Suppression Unit began an ongoing investigation related to several commercial, residential, and Desert X vehicle burglaries. During the ...

Criminal Threats/Brandishing a Weapon/Resisting an Executive Officer Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Bryan Whitley / Lieutenant Chris Willison

File # T231000094 / T231020029

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On Monday, April 10, 2023, at approximately 12:32 pm, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to the 41500 block of Woodh...

Carjacking Leads to the Arrest of Two Juveniles

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Josh Button

File # T231010069

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On April 11, 2023, at about 6:27 pm, deputies were dispatched to a report of a carjacking in the 34000 block of Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert. The victim, a 21-year-old resident of Coachella,...

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Reporting Deputy: Deputy Joshua Robertson

File # N/A

Get Off Your Apps: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

City of Rancho Mirage – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will be ac...

Driving Under the Influence, Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File # T231000151

Details:

On April 10, 2023, about 9:25 pm, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff Station responded to a call of a traffic collision at the intersection Highway 111 and Deep Canyon Drive in Palm Desert. U...