Press Releases

Posted on: June 1, 2023

Sexual Assault Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joe Narciso

File # TE231400181

Details:

On May 20, 2023, at 8:55 p.m., Southwest Sheriff’s Station deputies were dispatched to the 44000 block of Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, for a sexual assault that just occurred. The su...

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Unfounded Attempt Kidnapping

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Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Steve DaSilva

File # SW231430020

Details:

On May 23, 2023, a Southwest Station School Resource Deputy began an investigation into a possible kidnapping that occurred in the 38000 block of Camarada Lane, in unincorporated Murrieta...

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Posted on: May 12, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Armed Robbery

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Josh Hephner

File # TE231230006

Details:

On May 3, 2023, at approximately 1:12 a.m., the Riverside Sheriff’s Southwest Station deputies responded to a business in the 27000 block of Jefferson Avenue in the City of Temecul...

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Responsibly

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File # N/A

Details:

Temecula, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Southwest Station encourages the public to celebrate Cinco de Mayo responsibly by planning ahead and designating...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: May 5, 2023

Check Twice for Motorcycles: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File # N/A

Details:

Check Twice for Motorcycles: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Temecula, Calif. –During May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, The Riverside County Sheriff’s Offic...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: May 5, 2023

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

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File # N/A

Details:

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

Temecula, Calif. –May is National Bicycle Safety Month and The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – S...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: May 5, 2023

National Click-It-or-Ticket Campaign

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File # N/A

Details:

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

Temecula, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office- Southwest St...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: May 4, 2023

Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Josh Hephner

File # SW231110020

Details:

On April 20, 2023, at approximately 2:00 PM, Southwest Station deputies responded to the 31000 block of Manford Drive, in the unincorporated area of Winchester. Deputies learned an adult mal...

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Posted on: April 27, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # SW162420004

Details:

On 08/29/16, at 5:02 a.m., deputies assigned to the Southwest Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to an unresponsive female on the 12000 block of Pechanga Road, within the Pechanga India...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: April 15, 2023

Domestic Violence/Strangulation Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Corporal Timothy Quick

File # TE230900213

Details:

On Friday, March 31, 2023, at 6:47 PM, deputies from the Sheriff’s Southwest Station, assigned to the Metro Team, responded to the 28600 block of Old Town Front Street, Temecula, ...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: April 13, 2023

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File # N/A

Get Off Your Apps: April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Temecula, Calif. – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will be actively look...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Mosque Burglaries

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Josh Hephner

File # TE230760245

Details:

On March 17, 2023, at approximately 7:07 PM, Southwest Station deputies responded to an Islamic Center in the 31000 Block of Nicolas Road in the City of Temecula, reference a burglary. It wa...

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Posted on: April 6, 2023

Trespassing, Drug Sales, and Counterfeit Currency

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Reporting Deputy: Corporal Mohr

File # TE230890091

Details:

On March 30, 2023, deputies from the Southwest Sheriff’s Station responded to a trespassing call at a local hotel room in the 27000 block of Jefferson Avenue. Deputies contacted parolee Za...

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Posted on: April 8, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Check Point

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant William Pratt

File # N/A

Update:

On April 7, 2023, two drivers were arrested for suspected DUI during a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint.

The DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint was held at Old Town Front Street and F...

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