Press Releases

Sexual Assault Arrest

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...

Unfounded Attempt Kidnapping

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...

Suspect Arrested in Armed Robbery

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...

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Responsibly

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...

Check Twice for Motorcycles: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

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...

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

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File # N/A

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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...

National Click-It-or-Ticket Campaign

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...

Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor

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...

Homicide

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...

Domestic Violence/Strangulation Arrest

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, ...

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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...

Suspect Arrested in Mosque Burglaries

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...

Trespassing, Drug Sales, and Counterfeit Currency

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...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Check Point

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...