Press Releases

Possession of Assault Weapon / Manufacture Controlled Substance

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Reynoso

File # A222720008

Details:

On September 29, 2022, at 2:55 PM, the Colorado River Station Special Enforcement Team (SET), conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on 7th Avenue and Hobsonway in the city of Blythe. A records ...

Rock-Climbing Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brandi Swan

File # D222710028

Details:

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 12:21 PM, deputies from the Hemet Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of two people who had fallen while rock climbing in a remote area of th...

2022-08554

Munoz Ayala, Ulyses

Homicide Inside the Jail

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Richard Carroll

File # SC222720002

Update:

The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Ulyses Munoz Ayala.  The investigation is ongoing.

Details:

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 4:21 PM, deputies from the Cois Byrd De...

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 After an Assault in Moreno Valley

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Fitzgerald

File # MV222720123

Details:

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to the intersection of Indian Street and Alessandro Boulevard in Moreno Valley to investigate a report of dom...

Attempted Murder Suspect Sought

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Anthony Pelato

File # I222710026

Details:

On Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 9:10 AM, deputies received a call of an assault at a residence in the 300 block of Kirby Street in San Jacinto. The reporting party, an elderly female, ...

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...

2022-08520

Escobar, Gavin

2022-08521

Walsh, Chelsea

Weapons Violation Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Chris Willison

File # T222700165

Details:

On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, about 9:52 PM, deputies from the Palm Desert Station responded to a report of a residential panic alarm in the 74300 block of Xavier Court in Palm Desert. ...

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 ...

2022-06987

Lopez, Francisco

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 ...

Armed Robbery

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Matt Posson

File # I222660075

Details:

On Friday, September 23, 2022, at 7:00 pm, deputies from the San Jacinto Station responded to a robbery that occurred at a residence in the 600 block of Poo’ish Drive in the city of ...

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...

2022-08357

Corgan, James

Soccer Coach Arrested for Sexual Assault

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant F. Schiavone

File # O221230024

Details:

On May 3, 2022, deputies from the Palm Desert Station began to investigate a sexual assault that occurred in the 64500 block of Pierson Boulevard in Desert Hot Springs. The investigation reve...

Sexual Assault arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Reese

File # TE222530154

Details:

On September 10, 2022, deputies from the Southwest Station began investigating allegations of a sexual assault of a minor that occurred in the 27000 block of Nicolas Road, Temecula. Investigat...

Child Passenger Safety Week

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Grmusha

File # N/A

Details:

Moreno Valley, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Moreno Valley Station, reminds everyone when it comes to selecting the right car seat for your child, one size does not fit all. ...

2022-08328

Barcelos Garcia, Susana

Convicted Felons Arrested with a Loaded Firearm and Narcotics

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE222640004

Details:

On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 1:05 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force (GVVCGTF) conducted suppression patrol in the city of Cathedral City. During the patrol, Gan...

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...

2022-08129

Valenzuela, Hanna

Solicitation of Prostitution Arrests

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Josh Hephner

File # Multiple

Details:

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, deputies from the Southwest Station METRO Team and Community Outreach Resources Engagement Team (CORE), in partnership with personnel from the Riverside...

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Hibbler

File # MV222644007

Details:

On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, about 12:50 AM, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to a major injury traffic collision near the intersection of Bay Ave and Perris Blvd in the c...

Pedestrian Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

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

Cities of Lake Elsinore and Wildomar, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dep...

Child Passenger Safety Week

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 18-24

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

2022-08302

Revoir, Gil

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...

Underage Drinking Decoy Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Clark

File # N/A

Details:

On September 17, 2022, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, along with agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) conducted a Minor Decoy ...

2022-08284

Bernal, Samuel

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...

2022-08248

Adkins, Marcus

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 ...

2022-08221

Gonzalez Lugo, Victor

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...

Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Kick-Off

Reporting Deputy: Ian Noel

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to battle alcohol-related harm in the community. The projec...

2022-08198

Fletcher, John

Child Passenger Safety Week

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant K. Bikul

File # N/A

Details:

Perris, California. – Child Passenger Safety Week is September 18th to the 24th.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – Perris Station, Sergeant K. Bikul kindly reminds...

2022-07957

Thomas, Margo

2022-07956

Thomas, William

Burglary

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joshua Adams

File # PE222580025

Details:

In the early morning hours of September 15, 2022, a suspect entered a closed business in the 200 block of North Redlands Avenue in the city of Perris by breaking a window and stole numerous ...

Carjacking

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Fitzgerald

File # LA222580007 / MV222580045

Details:

On Thursday, September 15, 2022 about 2:00 AM, deputies from the La Quinta Sheriff’s Station responded to the area of Desert Stream Drive and Bridgette Way in the city ...

Pedestrian Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File # N/A

Details:

Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage, California – September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage will participate in ...

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...

Pedestrian Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant J. Morando / Sergeant R. Smith / Sergeant N. Padilla

File # N/A

Details:

City of Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, and Norco, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department w...

Child Passenger Safety Week

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant J. Morando / Sergeant R. Smith / Sergeant N. Padilla

File # N/A

Details:

City of Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, and Norco, Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will he...

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...

2022-08029

Whiten, James

Burglars Captured Inside a Residence in the Fairview Fire Evacuation Zone

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Anthony Pelato

File # D222530040

Details:

On Saturday, September 10, 2022, around 1:39 PM, deputies assigned to the Fairview Fire incident were dispatched to the area of Coralee Lane and Diamond Valley Road to investigate a suspici...

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...

2022-08011

Vasquez, Alvaro

2022-07964

Velazquez, Victoria

Arrest of a Wanted Violent Felon

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dave Morton

File # S222510019

Details:

On Thursday, September 08, 2022, at approximately 7:28 AM, Deputies were attempting to capture a fleeing felon who was running near railroad tracks in the area of Bob Hope Drive and Ramon Road...

In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC222500002

Details:

On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, about 6:53 P.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center responded to...

Homicide - Update

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Richard Carroll

File # SC222490001

Update:

Investigators are continuing to investigate this homicide. The decedent has been identified as 41-year-old Kaushal Niroula.

Details:

On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 2:35 PM, deputies from ...

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...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # PC222490036

Details:

On September 6, 2022, at about 9:55 a.m., deputies from the Perris Sheriff Station responded to a report of a shooting near a residence in the 28800 block of Mapes Rd. Deputies arrived within...

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement - Update

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Grmusha

File # N/A

Update:

Twenty Arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) During Late Summer, Labor Day Holiday

Moreno Valley, California. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Moreno Valley Station, arr...

2022-07862

Mattson, Nicolas

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Javier Morando

File # JV222480017

Details:

On Monday, September 5, 2022, about 3:15 A.M., deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station responded to the report of a major injury collision at Hall Avenue north of El Rio Avenue i...

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Bryan Whitley

File # A222470006

Details:

On September 4, 2022, about 3:05 AM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Colorado River Station responded to a shooting at the 10800 block of Seeley Avenue, in ...

2022-07831

Paige, Jason

2022-07827

Marquez, Martin

Deputy Involved Shooting

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Edward Soto

File # JV222460139

Details:

On Saturday, September 3, 2022, about 5:24 PM, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station Special Enforcement Team conducted a traffic enforcement stop of a vehicle in the area of Dodd Street an...

Single Vehicle Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Phillip Pike

File # CM222460003

Details:

On September 3, 2022, at about 3:27 AM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, assigned to the city of Calimesa, responded to the report of a major injury traffic...

In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain David Holm

File # SC222460001

Details:

On Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 12:59 A.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Cois Byrd Detention Center were called to the cell of an unresponsive ...

2022-07791

Quintero, Sergio

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

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant J. Morando

File # N/A

Update:

City of Jurupa Valley, Calif.-The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department/Jurupa Valley Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, September 2, 2022. T...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Richard Carroll

File # PC222450027

Details:

On Friday, September 2, 2022, at 9:53 AM, deputies from the Perris Station responded to the area of Alexander Street and Firewood Street in the unincorporated area of Mead Valley regardin...

Gang Member Arrested with Loaded Firearm

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE222450004

Details:

On Friday, September 2, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force conducted a probation compliance search at a residence located in the 13000 block of Nahum Drive...

First Annual Ride With The Sheriff For Charity

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brandi Swan

File # N/A

Details:

On Saturday, September 3, 2022, Sheriff Chad Bianco will join members of the community for a first annual trail ride through the heart of Temecula’s wine country, as well as enjoy lunch, di...

Pedestrian Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File # N/A

Details:

Temecula, California. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – Southwest Station will participate in activities throughout t...

Child Passenger Safety Week

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File # N/A

Details:

Temecula Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will help parents and caregivers with installing child safety seats.

“We are...

Pedestrian Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant K. Bikul

File # N/A

Details:

Perris, California. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – Perris Station will participate in activities throughout the mon...

2022-07758

Garcia, Christopher

Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted

Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Patrick Samosky

File # EV222430087

Details:

On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 11:28 pm, Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s station deputies responded to a robbery in the 7000 block of Archibald Avenue, in the city of Eastv...

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 18-24

Reporting Deputy: Ray Cortez 

File # N/A

Details:

Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 18-24

San Jacinto Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will help parents and caregivers with ...

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

Reporting Deputy: Ray Cortez

File # N/A

Details:

San Jacinto, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, San Jacinto station will participate in activities throughout the month encouragin...

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...

Fentanyl Poisoning Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ryan Marcuse

File # S220010030

Details:

On January 1st, 2022, about 12:28 PM, personnel from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a call of an unresponsive male adult in the 69000 block of State Hwy 111., ...

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...

Pedestrian Safety Month - Moreno Valley

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Grmusha

File # N/A

Details:

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

Moreno Valley, Calif. – September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Riverside County Sheriff's Depa...

2022-07712

Gonzalez, Carlos

2022-07723

Seager, David

2022-07712

N/A

Robbery Suspect Apprehended

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant  Travis Mountz

File # T222420172

Details:

On August 30, 2022, at about 9:30 pm, Deputies from the Palm Desert Station responded to a report of an attempted carjacking and robbery that took place near the 77000 block of Mic...

Thousand Palms Assault leads to a Shooting

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant  Ben Ramirez

File # O222420026

Details:

On August 30, 2022, at 2:26 p.m., deputies assigned to the Palm Desert Station were dispatched to a report of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon at the intersection of San Miguelito Dri...

String of Burglaries at Local Temecula Wineries and Golf Courses

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Frank Tiburzio

File # SW222220016

Details:

During the month of June and July, the Southwest Riverside County area experienced numerous burglaries that occurred at local wineries, golf courses, and businesses. Deputies and ...

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Reynoso

File # A222410026

Details:

On August 29, 2022, about 5:41 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Colorado River Station responded to a stabbing at Chanslorway and Ehlers Blvd. in the uninco...

2022-07639

Richardson, Kevin

2022-07619

Rivera, Sebastian

In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Alyssa Vernal

File # BC222400002

Details:

On August 16, 2022, deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department- Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility (SCF), located an adult male inside a housing ...

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...

2022-07602

Talber, Ayriel

Planned Sobriety Checkpoint Update

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File # N/A

Update:

Temecula, Calif. – The Riverside Sheriff’s Department’s Southwest Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, A...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint - Update

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Grmusha

File # N/A

Update:

Moreno Valley, Calif.-The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Moreno Valley Station, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, Au...

2022-07578

McDonald, Maury

Investigation into Multiple Burglaries ends in Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant  Rovann Cleveland

File # Multiple

Details:

On August 26, 2022, members of the Palm Desert Station’s Burglary Suppression Unit (BSU) assisted by members of the Palm Desert and Indian Wells Special Enforcement Team...

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 ...

In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain David Holm

File # SC222370002

Details:

On Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 4:28 A.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Cois Byrd Detention Center were called to the cell of an unresp...

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...

2022-07534

Brooks, Anthony

2022-07536

Nava, Paul

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # D22231004

Details:

On August 24, 2022, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Central Homicide Unit assumed a homicide investigation initially commenced by the Hemet Police Department on August 22, 2022...

Suspects Arrested in Multiple Retail Thefts from Several Jurisdictions

Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Art Mendez

File # EV222280019

Details:

On August 24, 2022, deputies assigned to the city of Eastvale Special Enforcement Team and Jurupa Valley Special Enforcement Team served a search warrant at a residence located in th...

2022-07511

Young, Denzeal

2022-07509

N/A

2022-07476

Lopez, Jose

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

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Nathan Padilla

File # N/A

Update:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – Norco Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence /Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, August 19, 2022. The checkpoint yielded the following resul...

Office of Traffic Safety Director Issues Statement on 2022 Traffic Fatality Preliminary Data

Reporting Deputy: Ray Cortez

File # N/A

Details:

ELK GROVE – California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Director Barbara Rooney today issued the following statement after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its early ...

4 Suspects Arrested in Narcotic Related Search Warrant

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Clark

File # L221320042

Details:

In August of 2022, the Lake Elsinore Station Special Enforcement Team received information regarding narcotic activity at a residence in the 32000 Block of Wesley Street in the city of Wildoma...

2022-07415

Arredondo, Sergio

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Richard Carroll

File # PE222320070

Details:

On Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 3:48 PM, deputies from the Perris Station responded to a call of an unconscious male in the 100 block of Perry Street in Perris. Upon arrival, they found ...

Suspect Arrested for Multiple Retail Thefts

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant James Mills

File # Multiple

Details:

On Friday, August 19, 2022, about 3:20 PM, deputies from the Cabazon station responded to a report of a theft that occurred at a business in the 48000 Block of Seminole Drive. Deputies arrived a...

Gang Task Force conducts Parole/Probation Compliance Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jose Ayala, Region 6 Gang Task Force

File # Multiple

Details:

On Friday, August 19th, 2022, at 3:00 P.M., the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force Region 6 Perris/Lake Elsinore conducted a parole and probation compliance opera...

Murder Suicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # MV222310122

Details:

On August 19, 2022, about 11:20 a.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to a Check the Welfare call in the 25000 block of Billie Dr., Moreno Valley, at the request of a family...

Fatal Traffic Collision Involving a Pedestrian

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Chad Craig

File # MV222310309

Details:

On August 19, 2022, about 8:34 PM, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to the report of a major-injury traffic collision on Alessandro Boulevard near the intersection of Elsworth...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Driver's License Checkpoint

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant R. Smith

File # N/A

Update:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Jurupa Valley Station/City of Eastvale conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, August 19, 2022. The checkpoint yielded the fo...

Gang Members Arrested for Attempted Murder and Narcotics Trafficking

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # Y222270002, GE222300001

Details:

On Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 9:00 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force served a search warrant at a residence located in the 1000 block of North State Stre...

Attempted Murder and Robbery ends in Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Marcos Acosta

File # MV222300131

Details:

On August 18, 2022, at 11:37 a.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a reported arson call at a grocery store in the 24500 block of Alessandro B...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # PE222260013

Update:

During the course of this investigation the suspect was identified as Jonathan Manriquez, a 23-year-old resident of Lake Elsinore. Manriquez was arrested and booked at the Robert Presley Deten...

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Jose Ayala, Region 6 Gang Task Force

File # GP222290001

Details:

On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 4:27 P.M., members of the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force Region 6 Perris / Lake Elsinore conducted a vehicle stop in the 2100...

Fentanyl Poisoning Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ryan Marcuse

File # MV220040167

Details:

On January 4, 2022, about 12:15 PM, personnel from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a call of an unresponsive female adult in the 23000 block of Sunnymead Blv...

448 Catalytic Converters Recovered During Business Compliance Check Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Marshall

File # PE222290038

Details:

On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, beginning at 9:00am, the Perris Station Special Enforcement and Problem Oriented Policing Teams (SET/POP), with the assistance of Department of Motor Vehicle...

Suspect arrested in Dangerous Butane Honey Oil Extraction Laboratory

Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Art Mendez

File # EV222290015

Details:

On August 17, 2022, deputies assigned to the City of Eastvale Special Enforcement Team worked jointly with the Riverside County Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) and the Riverside Cou...

Jewelry Store Thief Caught

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Matthew Koser

File # T222290083

Details:

On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, about 12:33 PM, deputies from the Palm Desert Station responded to reports of a commercial burglary in the 72000 block of Hwy-111, Palm Desert. Deputies arrive...

Two Suspects Arrested for Mail Theft and Fraud

Reporting Deputy: Robert Kelly

File # Multiple

Details:

On Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 9:00 AM the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team (SET) conducted further investigation into multiple mail theft incidents that occurred between January 20, 2022 and J...

2022-07280

N/A

2022-07282

Colarossi, Robert

2022-07252

Vallez, Justine

Residential Burglary Suspect Arrested After Standoff

Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Chris Willison

File # T222280033

Details:

On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, about 5:22 AM, deputies from the Palm Desert Station responded to reports of a burglary in the 74-400 block of Santolina Drive in Palm Desert. Deputies arrive...

2022-07248

N/A

Hit-and-Run in Perris Leaves One Man Hospitalized

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant K. Bikul

File # PE222270093

Details:

On Monday, August 15, 2022, at 6:52 PM, deputies from the Perris Station responded to a report of a major injury hit and run traffic collision at the intersection of Redlands Avenue and Orange A...

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...

Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Miguel Ramos

File # JV222270028

Details:

On Monday, August 15, 2022, at 7:30 AM, Jurupa Valley Station deputies responded to the 2000 block of Gail Drive regarding an incident of domestic violence. When deputies arrived, they locat...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Steve Brosche

File # I222260015

Details:

On August 14, 2022, deputies from the San Jacinto Station responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call at First Street and Sheriff Avenue in San Jacinto. Upon deputies' arrival...

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Shaun Griffith

File # T222270033

Details:

On Monday, August 15, 2022, at 8:05 AM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Palm Desert Station, responded to a report of a major injury traffic collision involving a ...

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # L222250119

Update:

The suspect has been identified as Margarita Rosales, a 32-year-old resident of Santa Ana. She was booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center on charges of manslaughter, hit and run, and driving ...

Driving Under the Influence and Driver’s License Checkpoint

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Bikul

File # N/A

Update:

Perris, California.-The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Perris Station, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Saturday, August 13, 2022. T...

Two Suspects Arrested in Assault Incident

Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Chris Willison

File # T222250032

Details:

On Saturday, August 13, 2022, about 8:09 AM, deputies from the Palm Desert Station responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 77-700 block of Country Club Drive, Palm ...

2022-07196

Villanueva, Ramon

2022-07151

Brown, Theadore

Back to School Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jaime A. Hernandez

File # N/A

Details:

Cabazon and Calimesa, California. – As students head back to school, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Cabazon Station, reminds parents and residents to follow the...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Steve Brosche

File # MV222240015

Details:

On August 12, 2022, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call at the 25000 block of Santiago Road in Moreno Valley. Upon deputies’ ...

Female Student Approached while Walking to School

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Tyson Voss

File # JV222240035

Details:

On Friday, August 12, 2022, at 9:15 AM, a female student reported she was approached by a male subject in a white vehicle while walking to school in the 4000 block of Opal Street in Jurupa Val...

Major Injury Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Chad Craig

File # MV222230059

Details:

On August 11, 2022, about 8:24 AM, several citizens called 911 to report a white Ford F150 driving recklessly and running red lights on Cactus Avenue, near the intersection of Perris Boulevard...

2022-07071

Ghosh, Cecilia

Back to School Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Alex Ruvalcaba

File # N/A

Details:

Blythe, California. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, CRS Station, reminds parents and residents to follow the speed limit and be extr...

Fentanyl Poisoning Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ryan Marcuse

File # R222170009

Details:

On August 12, 2021, about 4:36 PM, personnel from the Desert Hot Springs Police Department were dispatched to a call of an unresponsive female adult in the 66000 block of Flora Ave., city of ...

In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain David Holm

File # SC222230001

Details:

On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 11:28 P.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Cois Byrd Detention Center were called to the cell of an unre...

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...

Shooting Suspect Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brian Gutierrez

File # G222220016

Details:

On August 10,2022, about 11:13 A.M., deputies from the Norco Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a shooting inside a residence in the 4400 block of Valley View Avenue in t...

Suspect arrested in Rancho Mirage Burglaries

Reporting Deputy: Robert Kelly

File # S221940026 / S221940034 / S221940032

Details:

On Monday, August 8, 2022, at 7:00 P.M., the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team conducted further investigation into four burglaries that occurred on July 13, 2022, withi...

Road Rage Leads to an Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Anthony Pelato

File # D222140062

Details:

On the evening of Tuesday, August 2, 2022, deputies from the Hemet Sheriff’s Station received a call of a shooting at Dartmouth Street and Stetson Avenue in the county area of Hem...

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Encourages Community to Choose a Sober Way to Travel

Reporting Deputy: Ray Cortez

File # N/A

Details:

San Jacinto, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, San Jacinto station reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influe...

Back to School Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File # N/A

Details:

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 Sheriff reminds parents and resi...

Summer Mobilization

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

Cities of Lake Elsinore and Wildomar, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive un...

Back to School Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

Cities of Lake Elsinore and Wildomar, Calif. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reminds parents and residents to follow the speed ...

Student Arrested for Threats on Social Media

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Tyson Voss

File # JV222200150

Details:

On Monday, August 8, 2022, about 9:00 PM, the School Resource Officer for Patriot High School, located in the city of Jurupa Valley, received information about a possible threat at the school ...

2022-07048

Halverson, Dakota

2022-06711

Bartel, Suzanne

Office of Traffic Safety Back to School Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Claro Sanchez

File # N/A

Details:

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

Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage, Calif. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff&a...

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

Reporting Deputy: Ray Cortez

File # N/A

Details:

San Jacinto, Calif. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, San Jacinto Station, reminds parents and residents to follow the speed limit and be ...

Ride to Live - Public Safety Event

Reporting Deputy: Richard Sayles

File # N/A

Details:

Moreno Valley, California-The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Moreno Valley Station held a one-day public service event, “Ride to Live”, on May 14, 2022, at the Moreno V...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # PC222200054

Details:

On August 8, 2022, at about 2:10 p.m., deputies assigned to the Perris Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a report of a victim of a shooting in the 24300 block of Gunther Ln., Romoland. Upo...

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...

Cockfighting Bust in Jurupa Valley

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Samosky

File # JV222170184

Details:

On Friday, August 5, 2022, about 10:36 PM, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station responded to the 5900 block of Troth Street in the city of Jurupa Valley, regarding a cockfighting event...

2022-06974

Hernandez, Angel

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # MV222180123

Details:

On August 6, 2022, at about 12:10 p.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff Station responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Tea Rose Ln. west of Blue Lupin Ln., Moreno Valley. ...

Planned Sobriety Checkpoint - Results

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant William Pratt

File # N/A

Update:

Temecula, Calif. – The Riverside Sheriff’s Department’s Southwest Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License Checkpoint on Frida...

2022-06836

Ledezma, Joseph

Lake Drowning

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brandon Mullins

File # L222130076

Details:

On August 1, 2022, at 4:06 PM, Lake Elsinore deputies were dispatched to the lake area behind the 1400 block of lakeshore Drive, in the city of Lake Elsinore, reference a possible drowning...

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...

Felon Warrant Sweep

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant T. Abbate– Murrieta / Temecula Regional Gang Task Force

File # Multiple

Details:

On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM, The Murrieta/Temecula Regional Gang Task Force attempted to contact and arrest twenty-seven (27) ...

Attempted Armed Commercial Robbery - Update

Reporting Deputy: Captain Mike Koehler

File # G222120005

Update:

The primary suspect, Rasheed Belvin, a 23-year old resident of Los Angeles, remains hospitalized in critical, but stable condition. Belvin is in the custody of the Riverside County Sheriff’s De...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Steve Brosche

File # D221040047

Details:

On September 20, 2021, Joshua Crosier, a 27-year old male resident of Woodcrest, was reported missing by his family members after they lost contact with him in late August of 2021.

In April o...

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Jose Ayala, Region 6 Gang Task Force

File # GP2221500001

Details:

On Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022, at 7:44 P.M., members of the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force Region 6 Perris / Lake Elsinore conducted a vehicle stop in the 20...

Back to School Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant J. Morando / Sergeant R. Smith / Sergeant N. Padilla

File # N/A

Details:

City of Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, and Norco, Calif. – As the students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department...

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant J. Morando / Sergeant R. Smith / Sergeant N. Padilla

File # N/A

Details:

City of Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, and Norco, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department remin...

Back to School Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Bikul

File # N/A

Details:

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

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

Back to School Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Grmusha

File # N/A

Details:

Moreno Valley, Calif. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Moreno Valley Station, reminds parents and residents to follow the sp...

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...

Gang Task Force conducts Probation / Parole Compliance Operation in Eastern Coachella Valley

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # Multiple

Details:

On Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 7:00 A.M. The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force conducted a probation and parole compliance operation consisting of checks at various locations withi...

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File # N/A 

Details:

Temecula, California. – As the summer travel season wraps up, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department / Southwest Station reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influen...

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...

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....

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant K. Bikul

File # N/A

Details:

Perris, California. – As the summer travel season wraps up, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department / Perris Station reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influence of alcohol an...

2022-06782

Verdian, Erik

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Claro Sanchez

File # N/A

Details:

Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station Encourages Community to Choose a Sober Way to Travel

Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, Riverside County Sheriff&a...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Richard Carroll

File # I222130121

Details:

On Monday, August 1, 2022, at 9:28 PM, deputies from the San Jacinto and Hemet Station responded to a residence in the 1900 block of Meridian Street in San Jacinto in reference to a report...

2022-06839

Lewis, Matthew

2022-06814

Serrano, Hector

2022-06811

Stice, Crystal

2022-06803

Steiner, John

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...

Search Warrants Result in Arrests for Illegally Possessed Firearms

Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Paul Heredia

File # GE220710001

Details:

On Friday, March 11, 2022, at 9:30 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force with the assistance of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau and I...