Press Releases

Posted on: March 29, 2023

Gang Task Force Arrests Convicted Felon with Multiple Illegally Possessed Firearms

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE230870001

Details:

On Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 3:00 P.M. , the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force assumed an investigation related to the illegal possession and trafficking of multiple firearms....

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Gang Task Force
Posted on: March 29, 2023

2023-02532

Martinez, Noel

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Coroner
Posted on: March 28, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ronald Smith

File # JV230870041

Details:

On March 28, 2023, about 9:23 am, deputies from the Riverside Sheriff’s Jurupa Valley Station responded to the 4400 block of Felspar Street regarding a major injury traffic collisi...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: March 28, 2023

Public Administrator Estate Auction

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Reporting Officer: Assistant Public Administrator, Natasha L. Rangel

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff Public Administrator holds public auctions to liquidate estate property of county decedents. The property to be auctioned varies but may inc...

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Public Administrator
Posted on: March 27, 2023

2023-02476

Alabado, Andre

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Coroner
Posted on: March 26, 2023

Armed Robbery

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Contreras

File # C230850013

Details:

On March 26, 2023, at 3:03 pm, deputies from the Riverside Sheriff’s Thermal Station responded to the report of a robbery in the 41000 Block of Washington Street, Bermuda Dunes. Armed ...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: March 25, 2023

2023-02409

Aguerrebere, Kim

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Coroner
Posted on: March 25, 2023

2023-02456

Morales, Christian

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Coroner
Posted on: March 25, 2023

Armed Robbery

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Marcos Acosta

File # MV230840075

Details:

On March 25, 2023, about 9:20 am, deputies from the Riverside Sheriff’s Moreno Valley Station responded to an armed robbery at a bus stop in the 21400 block of Box Springs Road Mo...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: March 25, 2023

Armed Robbery at Local Business

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sean Conwell

File # MV230830348

Details:

On Friday, March 24, 2023, at 9:56 pm, deputies from the Riverside Sheriff’s Moreno Valley Station responded to an armed robbery at a business in the 27000 block of Eucalyptus Aven...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: March 25, 2023

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

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Reporting Deputy: Corporal Michael McQueeney

File # N/A

Details:

San Jacinto, California. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, San Jacinto Station will be conducting a DUI / Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, March 31, 2...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: March 25, 2023

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Marcos Acosta

File # MV230840071

Details:

On March 25, 2023, at 9:03 am, deputies from the Riverside Sheriff’s Moreno Valley Station responded to the report of a stabbing in the 24100 block of Sunnymead Boulevard Moreno V...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: March 25, 2023

Battery Resulting in Injuries

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Botros

File # MV230840007

Details:

On Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 12:42 am, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Moreno Valley Station responded to the 12800 block of Willow Tree Avenue regarding an assault. When...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: March 25, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Check Point

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Update:

City of Lake Elsinore, Calif.-The Riverside County Sheriff’s Lake Elsinore Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, March 24, ...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: March 25, 2023

2023-02445

Foster, Dennis

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Coroner
Posted on: March 25, 2023

2023-02444

Carter, Mark

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Coroner
Posted on: March 24, 2023

Special Investigations Bureau- Narcotics Division

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Reporting Deputy: Captain Rob Roggeveen

File # N/A

Law enforcement across the nation has seen an influx of illegal drugs in their jurisdictions. Due to Riverside County’s proximity to the southern border, criminals attempt to use our communities a...

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Special Investigations Bureau
Posted on: March 23, 2023

Attempt Murder Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # Y230480034

Details:

On February 17, 2023, Riverside Sheriff’s Thermal Station patrol units responded to the 49200 block of Grapefruit Boulevard in Coachella regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, there w...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: March 23, 2023

Barricaded Suspect Surrenders After Lengthy Standoff in San Jacinto

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Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Jeremy Harding

File # I230820016

Details:

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, about 7:37 AM, deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call at an apartment on the 300 block of...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: March 23, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Trailer Theft Series

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Josh Hephner

File # TE230670173

Details:

On March 8, 2023, at 4:30 PM, Riverside Sheriff’s Southwest Station deputies responded to a business in the 44600 block of Pechanga Parkway in the City of Temecula regarding the th...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: March 23, 2023

Shooting at Populated Shopping Destination

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Travis Mountz

File # T230330103

Update:

During the course of this investigation, the Palm Desert Investigations Bureau identified two additional suspects in this shooting. The suspects were identified as 19-year-old Allen Adams and...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: March 22, 2023

Armed Home Invasion Robbery

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Martinez

File # MV230800206

Details:

On March 21, 2023, about 6:30 PM, the Riverside Sheriff’s Moreno Valley Station deputies responded to a report of an armed home invasion robbery in the 15100 block of Perris Bou...

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Perris Station
Posted on: March 22, 2023

Fraud / Impersonating a City of Temecula Official

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Frank A. Tiburzio

File # SW230790029

Details:

On March 20, 2023, about 10:15 am, deputies from the Riverside Sheriff’s Southwest Station responded to a residence located in the 30700 block of San Pasqual Road, Temecula, r...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: March 22, 2023

Multi-Agency Active Shooter Training Colorado River Station

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Reporting Deputy: Alex Ruvalcaba

File # N/A

Details:

Personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Colorado River Station, in collaboration with the Palo Verde Unified School District, will be conducting critical incident training at local schools. Th...

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Colorado River Station
Posted on: March 22, 2023

Gang Task Force Arrests Gang Members with Firearms

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE230800003

Details:

On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 6:45 P.M., the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force, with the assistance of the Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team, conducted an operation that res...

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Gang Task Force
Posted on: March 21, 2023

Firefighter Assaulted while Putting Out a Fire

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Adan Yamaguchi

File # C230800028

Details:

On March 21, 2023, at 5:07 pm, Riverside County Sheriff’s Thermal Station deputies responded to the 53000 block of Fillmore Street regarding an assault on a firefighter. Deputies ...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: March 21, 2023

2023-02330

Morga Rivera, Teodulfo

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Coroner
Posted on: March 21, 2023

2023-02333

Franco, Daniel

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Coroner
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Possession of Stolen Property

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Reporting Deputy: Michael Shacklett

File # B230790003

Details:

On Monday, March 20, at 8:22 AM, Cabazon Station deputies responded to the windmill farm located south of the I-10 Freeway and east of Elm Street in the unincorporated area of Cabazon. Deputies l...

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Cabazon Station
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Assault with a deadly weapon - Firearm

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Albert Martinez

File # MV230780153

Details:

On March 19, 2023, at about 3:17 p.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff Station responded to a report of a shooting at the parking lot at 12700 block of Moreno Beach Dr, Moreno Val...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Driving Under the Influence - Saturation Patrol

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant J. Bracey

File # Numerous

Details:

Driving Under the Influence Saturation Patrol

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Perris Station, conducted a DUI saturation patrol on Friday, March 17, 2023. During the ope...

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Perris Station
Posted on: March 18, 2023

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

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ronald Smith

File # N/A

Update:

Eastvale, Calif.—The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa Valley Station/Eastvale, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Fr...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: March 18, 2023

2023-02258

Torres, Justin

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Coroner
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # MV230740353

Update:

During the course of this investigation, the shooting was determined to have occurred during a robbery. During the incident, one of the suspects was the deceased male, identified as Robert Val...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: March 17, 2023

2023-02210

Garcia, Martin

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Coroner
Posted on: March 17, 2023

2023-02202

Pending

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Coroner
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Carjacking/Violation of Probation

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ricardo Contreras

File # B230740003/MG230740003

Details:

On March 15, 2023, approximately 05:08 AM, deputies assigned to the Cabazon Station responded to the 48300 block of Seminole Drive, Cabazon, reference an attempted carjacking...

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Cabazon Station
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Attempted Homicide – Conspiracy to Commit Assault with a Firearm

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Anthony Pelato

File # I230730099

Details:

On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 5:15 PM, deputies responded to the 340 block of Shaver Street, in San Jacinto to investigate reports of a shooting that just occurred. Upon their arrival, the...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Grand Theft, Possession of Stolen Property, Possession of a Controlled Substance

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Lewis

File # LA230600026

Details:

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team (SET) served a property related search warrant at the 26000 block of Bruce Street, in Highland. The search warrant stemmed from m...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: March 16, 2023

School Threats

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jerry Franchville

File # MV230640181

Details:

On March 05, 2023, several concerned citizens notified the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station of a social media post threatening violence at either Moreno Valley High School or V...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Marijuana Dispensary Armed Robbery Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Thomas Anderson

File # Y230110007

Details:

On January 11, 2023, approximately 2:00 AM, deputies from the Riverside Sheriff’s Office, assigned to the Thermal Station responded to a business in the 86000 block of Avenue 54 ...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Attempt Murder/Felon in Possession of a Firearm Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # C230640033

Details:

On March 05, 2023, Thermal Station patrol units responded to the area of 7th Street and Lincoln Street, in the city of Mecca, reference an attempt murder. The investigation revealed a Hispan...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Gang Task Force Search Warrant Yields Narcotics and Illegally Possessed Rifle

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE230740001

Details:

On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force, with the assistance of California Highway Patrol K-9 Team, served a search warrant at a residen...

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Gang Task Force
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # F230570023

Update:

The fourth suspect involved in this case was identified as Manuel Rico, 37-year-old of Perris. On March, 13, 2023, at about 9:00 p.m., Rico was detained during a traffic stop in the unincorpora...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: March 14, 2023

2023-01869

Valdes, Nancy

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Coroner
Posted on: March 14, 2023

2023-02127

Esteban, Nelson

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Coroner
Posted on: March 13, 2023

2023-02128

Schultz, Michael

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Coroner
Posted on: March 13, 2023

2023-00811

Callam, Kenneth

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Coroner
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Tobacco Compliance Checks

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Thomas Anderson

File # Y230690025

Details:

On March 10, 2023, members of the Coachella Community Action Team conducted a tobacco sales compliance check at multiple locations throughout the city. During the operation, deputies used ...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: March 12, 2023

2022-02092

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: March 12, 2023

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Lieutenant Flakes

File # SC230700002

Details:

On Saturday March 11, 2023, at 4:15 P.M. deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office-Cois Byrd Detention Center were called to the cell of an unresponsive m...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Attempted Robbery/Assault with a Deadly Weapon

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Josh Hephner

File # TE230450192

Details:

On February 14, 2023, approximately 7:00 PM, Riverside Sheriff’s Southwest Station deputies responded to a business in the 40800 block of Winchester Road in the City of Temecula, r...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Know Your Limit - Moreno Valley

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Chad Craig

File # N/A

Moreno Valley Station Deputies Visit Businesses to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit”

Moreno Valley, Calif. – On March 9, 2023, deputies from the Riverside County Sher...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # PC230650067

Update:

The victim in this homicide has been identified as Robert Bettencourt, 78-year-old resident of Winchester. If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they are encouraged to call Inve...

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Perris Station
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Dog Mauling Leads to Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Bobby Albarran

File # JV230660019

Details:

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 7:30 AM, deputies assigned to the Jurupa Valley Station responded to the 10800 block of Bellegrave Avenue, Jurupa Valley, regarding an unresponsive male in a ...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Catalytic Converter Thieves Arrested in Stolen Vehicle

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Martinez

File # MV230660153

Details:

On March 7, 2023, an additional catalytic converter theft was reported in the parking lot of a business in the 27000 block of Eucalyptus Avenue. RBST responded and learned the same vehicl...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Man Arrested for Selling and Distributing THC Vape Pens to Minors

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dawn Blair

File # D230460031

Details:

In February 2023, a Hemet Sheriff’s Station School Resource Officer learned that vape pens containing concentrated cannabis were being sold to juveniles who attend a local school in t...

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Hemet Station
Posted on: March 8, 2023

2023-01953

Salvador, Mateo

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Coroner
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Narcotics Sales/ Selling and Distributing Marijuana to a Minor

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Michael Perez

File # SW230530039

Details:

During February 2023, the Southwest Sheriff’s Station learned vape pens, containing concentrated cannabis, were being sold to juveniles who attend middle schools and high schools ...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Career Fair and Expedited Hiring Event

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Reporting Deputy: Mark Masakayan

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Career Fair and Expedited Hiring Event on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Ben Clark Training Center, 16791 Davis Avenue, Riverside CA. The...

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Sheriff's Administration
Posted on: March 7, 2023

2023-01909

Rochelle, Stephan

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Coroner
Posted on: March 6, 2023

Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Grants - Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB)

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Shawn Hubachek

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is applying for a total of $203,961. in California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Division Grants & Cooperative Agreement...

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Special Investigations Bureau
Posted on: March 6, 2023

Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Grants - Hemet

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Reporting Deputy: Corporal M. Curtis

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office is applying for a total of $265,157 from the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Division Grants & Cooperative Agreement...

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Hemet Station
Posted on: March 6, 2023

2023-01877

Tejeda, Hector

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Coroner
Posted on: March 5, 2023

2023-01879

Pineda, Matthew

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Coroner
Posted on: March 5, 2023

2023-01878

Cardenas, Jennifer

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Coroner
Posted on: March 5, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Shaun Griffith

File # T230630069

Details:

On March 4, 2023, at about 6:06pm, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to Calliandra St., east of Alamo Dr. reference a traffic collision. Upon arrival, depu...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: March 4, 2023

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

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant I. Robles

File # N/A

Update:

City of Norco, Calif.-The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department/Norco Sheriff’s Sub-Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on F...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: March 4, 2023

Possession of Counterfeit Bills/Possession of Fentanyl/AWS

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Phillip Pike

File # MG230610004

Details:

On March 02, 2023, at about 9:47 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, assigned to the Cabazon Station, responded to a parking lot in the 49000 block of Seminole...

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Cabazon Station
Posted on: March 3, 2023

Update - Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File # T223630155

Update:

On March 3, 2023, after a month’s long investigation, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Palm Desert Traffic Team, obtained an arrest warrant for Ricardo Meza, ...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: March 3, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jesse Martinez

File # C230610044

Details:

On Thursday, March 2nd, 2023, around 11:49 p.m., deputies from the Thermal Station responded to a call of shots fired near the 84000 block of Lingayan Avenue in the unincorporated area of C...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: March 2, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Steve Brosche

File # SW230570018

Details:

On February 26, 2023, at 4:00 PM, investigators from the Central Homicide Unit responded to the Southwest Sheriff’s Station where they learned of a report of two missing people wh...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: March 2, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File #I193190117

Update:

On February 28, 2023, investigators identified the two remaining suspects in the homicide of Christopher Antonio Gutierrez, a resident of San Jacinto. Elias Miranda, 21-year-old resident of San Jac...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: March 2, 2023

Methamphetamine Trafficking Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Fitzgerald

File # MV230610004

Details:

On Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to a report of a burglary of a vacant home in the 24000 block of Sandbow Street in the city of Moreno Valley. T...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Porch Pirate Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Martinez

File # MV230590142

Details:

On February 27, 2023, the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station’s Robbery Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) became aware of a post on social media depicting a subject stealin...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Fentanyl Poisoning Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sean Liebrand

File # TE220430159

Details:

On February 12, 2022, about 7:09 PM, personnel from the Southwest Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a call of an unresponsive male adult in the 27500 block of Jefferson Avenue ...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Anti-Human Trafficking Operations

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Hammond

File # Multiple

Details:

In February of 2023, the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHT) conducted multiple proactive operations to identify and arrest persons for prostitution, solicitation of pros...

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Special Investigations Bureau
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Opening of the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Deirdre Vickers

File # N/A

Details:

Sheriff Chad Bianco is excited to announce the opening of the new Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station located at 9 Latitude Way in the city of Corona. At midnight on March 1st the station be...

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Lake Mathews Station
Posted on: February 28, 2023

Lewd Acts With a Child

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Reese 

File # L222630043

Details:

In October 2022, Investigators from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station assumed the investigation into alleged lewd acts with a child. During the course of the investigation...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: February 27, 2023

Armed Robbery Series, Pursuit, Both Suspects Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dave Tinker

File # PE230570080, PE230570086, and PE230570090

Details:

On Sunday, February 26, 2023, between 08:01 P.M. and 9:16 P.M., deputies from the Perris Station responded to three separate armed robbery calls occurring near t...

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Perris Station
Posted on: February 26, 2023

Attempted Murder / Assault with a Deadly Weapon

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Phillip Pike

File # MG230560017

Details:

On February 25, 2023, at 10:37 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, assigned to the Cabazon Station, responded to the 49500 block of Seminole Drive, Cabazon ref...

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Cabazon Station
Posted on: February 26, 2023

Possession of Stolen Property/Recovered Stolen Vehicle

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Michael Shacklett

File # B230570016

Details:

On Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 3:32 PM, Cabazon Station deputies conducted an area check near the Pacific Crest Trail and the 10 Freeway, in the unincorporated area of Whitewater. Depu...

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Cabazon Station
Posted on: February 25, 2023

Possession of Narcotics for Sales / Weapons Manufacturing

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Thomas

File # L230550041

Details:

On February 24, 2023, at 12:00 pm, the Lake Elsinore Station Special Enforcement Team (SET) deputies conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 20000 block of Van Buren Avenue in the city o...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: February 24, 2023

Bank Fraud Ring Disrupted

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Christopher Varela

File # MV223340226

Details:

In January of 2023, the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team - Gang Unit, began investigating a bank fraud ring operating within the city of Moreno Valley...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: February 24, 2023

Robbery Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # LA230550001

Details:

On February 23, 2023, Thermal Station patrol units responded to the 45900 block of Adams Street in the city of La Quinta regarding a robbery that occurred at 8:20 PM. The investigation reve...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: February 24, 2023

2023-01629

Cervantes, Thomas

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Coroner
Posted on: February 24, 2023

Multiple Theft Suspects Arrested in Enforcement Operation

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Art Mendez

File # Multiple

Details:

On Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Eastvale Special Enforcement Team conducted an enforcement operation aimed at combating retail theft ...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: February 24, 2023

Juvenile in Possession of an Un-Serialized Firearm Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # Y230540027

Details:

On February 23, 2023, members of the Thermal Station Special Investigations Unit and the Fugitives & Warrants Enforcement Team were investigating a robbery in the 50200 block of South Ba...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: February 23, 2023

Robbery Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # Y230120034

Details:

On January 12, 2023, Thermal Station patrol units responded to Bagdouma Park in the city of Coachella regarding a robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. The investigation revealed a Hispa...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: February 22, 2023

Traveling Thieves Targeting Vulnerable Community Members

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # N/A

Details:

In the month of February, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase in jewelry thefts with similar circumstances. In most cases, vehicles occupied by at least two subject...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: February 22, 2023

Assault with a deadly weapon on a Peace Officer / DUI / Vehicle pursuit

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant R. Armendariz

File # G230520026

Details: 

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 3:15 PM, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station (Norco) responded to the 3800 block of Pedley Avenue, in the city of Norco, regarding a suspiciou...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: February 21, 2023

Stalking and Attempted Murder Suspects Apprehended

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Daniel Milbrandt

File # T230520009

Details:

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 2:53 a.m., deputies responded to the 45300 block of Garden Square, Palm Desert, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. The investigation revealed bot...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: February 21, 2023

Battery Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Aaron Avila

File # JV230320194

Update:

As a result of this ongoing investigation, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station identified the suspects as a 17-year-old juvenile and two 15-year-old juveniles, all residents of Riverside. ...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: February 21, 2023

Robbery/Elder Abuse Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # LA230510023

Details:

On February 20, 2023, at 11:39 AM, Thermal Station patrol deputies responded to the 79700 block of Highway 111 in the city of La Quinta regarding the robbery of an 87-year-old female victim...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: February 21, 2023

2023-01476

N/A

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Coroner
Posted on: February 21, 2023

2023-01522

Johnson, William

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Coroner
Posted on: February 20, 2023

Major Injury Traffic Collision/Single Vehicle/Motorcycle

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ronald Smith

File # JV230500144

Details: 

On February 19, 2023, about 11:03 PM, deputies responded to a report of a major-injury traffic collision on Limonite Avenue near the intersection of Bain Street, in the city of Jur...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: February 19, 2023

2023-01466

Lopez, Enrique

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Coroner
Posted on: February 18, 2023

DUI / Driver’s License Checkpoint (Update)

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ronald Smith

File # N/A

Update:

City of Jurupa Valley, Calif.- The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office/Jurupa Valley Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, F...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: February 18, 2023

Driving Under the Influence - Saturation Patrol

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant K. Bikul

File # Numerous

Details:

Driving Under the Influence Saturation Patrol

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Perris Station, conducted a DUI saturation patrol on Friday, February 17, 2023. During the o...

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Perris Station
Posted on: February 18, 2023

Stolen Vehicle Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Emil Stan

File # MV230470381

Details:

On February 16, 2023, at 10:43 PM, deputies from the Palm Desert Station were conducting a stolen vehicle investigation in the 64-700 block of 16th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. Deputies located ...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: February 17, 2023

Chop Shop/Possession of Stolen Property/Psilocybin Sales

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Bryan Berryman

File # A230410016

Details:

On Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 7:30 AM, Colorado River Station (CRS) Deputies served a search warrant in the 9600 block of N. Broadway., Blythe. The search warrant was obtained after de...

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Colorado River Station
Posted on: February 17, 2023

Gang Task Force Operation Yields Multiple Arrests and Illegal Weapons

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE230470001, GE230470002, GE230470003, GE230470004, GE230470005, GE230470006, GE230470007, GE230470008, GE230470009, GE230470010, GE230470011, GE230470012, GE230470013, GE230470014, GE230470015, GE230470016, G...

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Gang Task Force
Posted on: February 17, 2023

2023-01407

Beavers, Daniel

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Coroner
Posted on: February 17, 2023

Hit & Run Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ignacio Robles

File # EV230470055

Details:

On February 16, 2023, about 6:35 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa Valley Station, responded to the report of a major-injury traffic collision at th...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: February 17, 2023

Search Warrant Results in Drug Sales Seizure and Firearm

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ken Hoon

File # D230470036

Details:

On Thursday, February 16, at 12:18 PM, deputies from the San Jacinto and Hemet Sheriff’s Station served a search warrant on a residence within the 44000 block of Highway 74, Hemet, in r...

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Hemet Station
Posted on: February 16, 2023

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

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant I. Robles

File # N/A

Details:

City of Norco, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department/Norco Sheriff Station will hold a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and DUI Saturation Checkpoint on Friday, Februa...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: February 16, 2023

2023-01375

Higgins, Irma

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Coroner
Posted on: February 15, 2023

Burglary Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dave Tinker

File # PE230450083

Details:

On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 3:32 P.M., deputies from the Perris Station responded to a past burglary call at a local business in the 400 block of East 4th Street, in the city of Perris....

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Perris Station
Posted on: February 15, 2023

Armed Robbery Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Reynoso

File # A230290023

Details:

The Colorado River Station Special Enforcement Team (SET) and Investigations Bureau developed suspect information for a robbery that occurred at the Mesa Drive Valero Gas Station on January 29, 20...

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Colorado River Station
Posted on: February 14, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Grmusha

File # MV230450276

Details:

On February 14, 2023, about 1:52 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Moreno Valley Station, responded to the report of a major-injury traffic collision at th...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: February 14, 2023

2023-01320

Salguero, Diego

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Coroner
Posted on: February 13, 2023

2023-01297

Ruiz, Aaron

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Coroner
Posted on: February 13, 2023

2023-01314

Adamic, Chase

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Coroner
Posted on: February 9, 2023

2023-01212

Haney, Brian

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Coroner
Posted on: February 9, 2023

Lewd Acts Committed on a Child

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Reese

File # WI222770026

Details:

In November 2022, Investigators from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station, assumed the investigation into alleged lewd acts on a child. During the course of the investigation, the sus...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: February 9, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant David Clark

File # L230400013

Details:

On February 9, 2023, at 5:14 AM, deputies from the Lake Elsinore Station were dispatched to the 25000 block of Railroad Canyon Road, in the city of Lake Elsinore, regarding a report of a sin...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: February 9, 2023

2023-01170

Canales, Bobby

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Coroner
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Super Bowl LVII: Score a Sober Ride Home

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Reporting Deputy: Deputy Joshua Fransik

File # N/A

Details:

Indian Wells, Palm Desert, and Rancho Mirage Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is reminding football fans that there’s no “DUI” in team...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Super Bowl LVII: Score a Sober Ride Home

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File # N/A

Details:

San Jacinto, Calif. – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, San Jacinto is reminding football fans that there’s no “DUI” in team. If you’re ...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Super Bowl LVII: Score a Sober Ride Home

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Morando, Sergeant Smith, and Sergeant Robles

File # N/A

Details:

City of Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, and Norco California. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind football fans that there’...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Super Bowl LVII: Score a Sober Ride Home

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

Lake Elsinore and Wildomar, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Lake Elsinore Station, is reminding football fans that there’s no “DUI” in team. If you’re heading out to a Super Bowl part...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Super Bowl LVII: Score a Sober Ride Home

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant K. LaFond

File # N/A

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Enjoy the Super Bowl Responsibly: Choose a Sober Way to Go

Coachella and La Quinta, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, is reminding football fans to stick to the &ld...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Super Bowl LVII: Score a Sober Ride Home

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant William Pratt

File # N/A

Details:

Temecula, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Southwest Station is reminding football fans that there’s no “DUI” in team. If you&rs...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: February 7, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Sexual Assault: Looking for Similar Incidents

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Reporting Deputy: Master Investigator James Merrill

File # MV230330442

Details:

On February 3, 2023, deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station began investigating allegations of a sexual assault of a minor that occurred in the 11000 block o...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: February 7, 2023

2023-01091

Garza, Antonio

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Coroner
Posted on: February 7, 2023

2023-01123

Rodriguez, Jesus

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Coroner
Posted on: February 6, 2023

Deputy Involved Shooting

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez

File # MV230370177

Details:

On Monday, February 6, 2023, at 12:31 PM, deputies responded to the 25400 block of Filaree Avenue in Moreno Valley reference a mentally disturbed subject. The female reported her 33...

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Sheriff's Administration
Posted on: February 6, 2023

2023-01096

Gutierrez Perez, Gabriel

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Coroner
Posted on: February 6, 2023

2023-01106

Juarez, Anthony

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Coroner
Posted on: February 6, 2023

2022-01099

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: February 6, 2023

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC230360004

Details:

On Sunday, February 5, 2023, at about 1:58 P.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center were conducti...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: February 5, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # O230350016

Details:

On 02/04/23, at 6:18 hours, deputies assigned to the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to the 17000 block of Wide Canyon Road, in Sky Valley reference reports of gunshots in the a...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: February 4, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Richard Carroll

File # O230350002

Details:

On Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 12:21 AM, deputies from the Palm Desert Station responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 69500 block of Dillon Road in the unincorpor...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: February 3, 2023

Search Warrants Result in Large Drug Seizure and Firearm

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Reporting Deputy: Deputy Jacob Cooley

File # GB230340001

Details:

On Friday, February 3, at 7:00 AM, Gang Task Force Officers from Region 2 served multiple search warrants in the cities of Beaumont, Calimesa, and Cherry Valley in regards to an ongoing drug s...

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Gang Task Force
Posted on: February 3, 2023

Attempt Murder – Domestic Violence / Strangulation

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Thomas

File # WI230330008

Details:

On February 2, 2023, deputies from Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station responded to a domestic violence call for service in the 33000 block of Mountain View Avenue in the city of Wildo...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: February 3, 2023

2023-00985

Benton, Christian

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Coroner
Posted on: February 1, 2023

2023-00959

Paskey, Christopher

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Coroner
Posted on: February 1, 2023

2023 Super Bowl Weekend – DUI Enforcement

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant K. Bikul

File # N/A

Super Bowl LVII is a Win-Win When You Plan Ahead: Score a Sober Ride Home

Perris, California. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Perris Station is reminding football fans tha...

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Perris Station
Posted on: February 1, 2023

Super Bowl LVII Enforcement— Moreno Valley

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Chad Craig

File # N/A

Super Bowl LVII is a Win-Win When You Plan Ahead: Score a Sober Ride Home

Moreno Valley, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – Moreno Valley Station is reminding fo...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: February 1, 2023

Operation Reclaim and Rebuild 2023

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Hammond

File # N/A

Details:

During the week of January 23, 2023, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office participated in Operation Reclaim & Rebuild.  Which is a multi-agency statewide initiative that focu...

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Special Investigations Bureau
Posted on: February 1, 2023

2023-00954

Mendez, Mauricio

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Coroner
Posted on: January 31, 2023

2023-00928

Phelps, Alyssa

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Coroner
Posted on: January 31, 2023

2023-00922

Martinez, Rodney

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Coroner
Posted on: January 31, 2023

2023-00909

Diaz, Nathan

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Coroner
Posted on: January 30, 2023

Commercial Burglary Suspect Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Josh Hephner

File # TE230040183

Details:

On January 4, 2023, at approximately 7:37 PM, Southwest Station deputies responded to a business in the 40800 block of Winchester Road in the City of Temecula, reference a male who stole mer...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: January 30, 2023

Theft Investigation Leads to Thousands in Stolen Merchandise / Weapons Violations

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Martinez

File # MV223650104

Details:

On December 31, 2022, at 11:47 AM, Moreno Valley Station deputies responded to a report of a theft that occurred at a business located in the 23900 block of Sunnymead Boulevard, Moreno Va...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: January 30, 2023

2023-00902

Alonso, Jesus

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Coroner
Posted on: January 30, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File # I230300001

Details:

On January 30, 2023, at 1:01 AM, deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff Station responded to Ramona Expressway, west of San Jacinto Avenue, San Jacinto, regarding a major-injury traffic colli...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: January 29, 2023

2023-00877

Armijo, Judith

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Coroner
Posted on: January 29, 2023

2023-00858

Squires, Canon

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Coroner
Posted on: January 29, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint

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Reporting Deputy: Bunn

File # N/A

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City of San Jacinto, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office/San Jacinto Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Saturday, January 2...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: January 29, 2023

2023-00864

Suarez, Lizbeth

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Coroner
Posted on: January 13, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # SC230120001

Details:

On January 12, 2023, at 1:31 hours, deputies assigned to the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center were alerted of a disturbance coming from within one of the cells. Deputies went to investigate and fou...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: January 12, 2023

2022-00352

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 29, 2022

2022-10962

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 21, 2022

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC223470004

Details:

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 12:32 P.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center were conducting ...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 12, 2022

2022-10688

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: December 12, 2022

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC223460001

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On Monday, December 12, 2022, about 1:53 AM, deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center, responded to the...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: November 21, 2022

2022-09949

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: November 20, 2022

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC223240003

Details:

On Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 3:37 PM, deputies assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center, located in the 4000 block of Orange Street in Riverside, were calle...

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In-Custody Deaths