Press Releases

Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Matthew Allert

File # Y222730002

Details:

On September 30, 2022, at 12:11 AM, Thermal Station deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit with Eduardo Antonio Felix, a 38-year-old resident of Coachella. The vehicle pursuit was init...

Suspect Arrested for Theft of Power Tools

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Oscar Gutierrez

File # LA222720032

Details:

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, about 10:54 AM, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to a theft in progress that occurred at a business in the 79900 block of Highway 111 in the Ci...

Suspect arrested for harassing juveniles

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Porfirio Rubio 

File # C222660006

Details:

On Friday, September 23, 2022, at 10:38 AM, deputies assigned to the Thermal Station responded to a school in the 86100 block of 66th Avenue in Thermal regarding a Hispanic female...

Barricaded Suspect in La Quinta

Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Andy Martinez

File # LA222690071

Details:

On Monday, September 26, 2022, at 7:36 PM, deputies assigned to the Thermal Station responded to an assault with a handgun inside a residence in the 78800 block of W. Harland Drive in La ...

Suspect Rams Police Cars in an Attempt to Escape

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Matthew Allert

File # Y222670026

Details:

On September 25, 2022, at 1:25 AM, Thermal Station deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit with Jose J. Lopez Jr. in the 47000 block of Indio Blvd. in the city of Indio. Lopez was wante...

Major Injury Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Kyle LaFond

File # LA222660069

Details:

On Friday, September 23, 2022, La Quinta deputies responded to a major injury traffic collision involving a golf cart just before 8:30 pm. The collision occurred on Shoal Creek Street, south ...

Robbery/Purse Theft Suspect Apprehended

Reporting Deputy: Corporal Phillip Lorton

File # LA222640053

Details:

On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 6:28 PM, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to a robbery that occurred at a business in the 79200 block of Highway 111 in the city of La Quint...

Suspect arrested in Sexual Assault

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # Y221380017

Details:

On May 18, 2022, at 9:46 AM, Thermal Station patrol deputies responded to the 83800 block of Airport Boulevard in Thermal, reference a 15-year-old female that was sexually assaulted by an 18...

Pursuit of Suspected Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Driver and Weapons Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y222630030

Details:

On September 20, 2022, at 1:30 P.M., members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) attempted to stop a grey sedan in the area of Avenue 54 and Cesar Chavez Street in Coachella, d...

Major Injury Collision/ Driving Under the Influence Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mark Chlarson

File # LA222610028

Details:

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 4:49 PM Thermal Station deputies responded to a report of a major injury collision at the intersection of Avenue 48 and Dune Palms Drive in the city of La ...

One Person Arrested in Shooting Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # Y222600018

Details:

On September 17, 2022, at 8:08 AM, Thermal Station patrol deputies responded to the 84100 block of Tera Vista in the city of Coachella, reference a shooting that had just occurred. The inves...

Robbery Suspect Apprehended

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Smith

File # LA222530056

Details:

On Saturday, September 10, 2022, about 7:19 PM, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to a robbery that occurred at a business in the 79200 Block of Highway 111 in the city of La Quinta...

Intoxicated Teacher Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Nicolas Lingle

File # C222550012

Details:

Monday, September 12, 2022, at 10:17 am, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to the 86100 block of Avenue 66 in Thermal regarding reports of an intoxicated teacher on a local school...

Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, Domestic Assault, and False Imprisonment

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Matthew Allert

File # C222510035

Details:

On September 8, 2022, at 7:46 PM, Thermal Station patrol deputies were flagged down in the 91000 block of 5th Street in Mecca, reference a 42-year-old female who was kidnapped, beaten, stra...

Kidnapping/Assault with the Intent of Committing a Sexual Act Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # C222490024

Details:

On September 6, 2022, at 3:10 PM, Thermal Station patrol deputies responded to the 55000 block of Calhoun Street in Thermal to investigate a kidnapping attempt. The investigation revealed th...

Child Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # Y222510044

Update:

On September 16, 2022, around 7:00 p.m., a third suspect, identified as Miriam Silva, a 38-year-old resident of Coachella, turned herself in to the Thermal Sheriff’s Station. Silva wa...

Homicide - Update

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # Y222450057

Update:

On September 6, 2022 and September 7, 2022, Investigators from the Central Homicide Unit served several search warrants in connection with this homicide investigation. Investigators identified and...

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 18-24

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III/Sergeant Kyle Lafond

File # N/A

Details:

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 18-24

Coachella, La Quinta Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Depa...

September is Pedestrian Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III/Sergeant Kyle Lafond

File # N/A

Details:

Slow Down, Look Out for People Walking: September is Pedestrian Safety Month

Coachella, La Quinta, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Riverside...

Suspicious Death

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Richard Carroll

File # Y222370002

Details:

On Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 2:03 AM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Thermal Station, responded to the area of Vista Del Norte and Grenache Lane in ...

Search Warrant / Burglary Suspect Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y222360001

Details:

On August 25, 2022, at 1:20 P.M., members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance of the Southern Coachella Valley Community Service District Team (SCVCSDT), s...

Driving Under the Influence and Driver’s License Checkpoint Update

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # N/A

Update:

On August 26, 2022, deputies conducted a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint at Cesar Chavez and 4th Street within the city of Coachella, between the hours of 8:00 pm and 2:00 am. The chec...

Theft of Diesel Fuel Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mark Chlarson

File # C222270012

Details:

On Monday, August 15, 2022, at 4:25 PM Thermal Station deputies responded to a report of diesel fuel being stolen from the Mecca Travel Center. When deputies arrived, they contacted two male...

Deputies Apprehend Suspect After Negligent Discharge of a Firearm

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y222220053

Details:

On August 10, 2022, at 6:05 P.M., patrol deputies assigned to the city of Coachella and members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), responded to a report of an armed subject i...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Richard Carroll

File # Y222190020

Details:

On Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 4:48 AM, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to a residence in the 84000 block of Fiesta Road in Coachella in reference to a shooting call at the loca...

Hiker Rescue

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Nicolas Lingle

File # LA222190023

Details:

On Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 10:31 am, deputies assigned to the city of La Quinta, responded to the La Quinta Cove Hiking Trail regarding a hiker in need of rescue. During the hike, the h...

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant C. Olsen

File # N/A

Details:

La Quinta, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the in...

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

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant C Olsen

File # N/A

Details:

La Quinta, Calif. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, reminds parents and residents to follow the speed limit and b...

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation - Update

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant C Olsen

File # N/A

Update:

29 Cited During Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation

La Quinta, Calif. –The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, issued 29 citations in areas with high bicycle/pede...

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos II

File # N/A

Details:

Coachella, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs....

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant  LaFond

File # LA222120018

Details:

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, La Quinta deputies responded to a major injury traffic collision involving two vehicles just after 9:40 a.m. The collision occurred at the intersection of Seely...

Suspicious Death Investigation / Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # C221950005

Update:

Investigators from the Central Homicide Unit have arrested three suspects in connection with this case. They have been identified as Hector Ramiro Yamanaka, 44-year-old; Daisy Gil Cabrera, 34-year...