Press Releases

Posted on: December 6, 2023

Deputy Involved Shooting

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Deirdre Vickers

File # D233390056

Details:

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 10:38 p.m., while on duty, a Riverside Sheriff’s Hemet Station deputy was pumping gas in his sheriff's vehicle at a business in the area...

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Hemet Station
Posted on: December 4, 2023

Fatal Hit-and-Run Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Marcos Acosta

File # MV233380235

Details:

On Monday, December 4, 2023, at 5:57 PM, deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a major injury hit-and-run traffic collision at the intersectio...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: December 4, 2023

City of Moreno Valley DUI Checkpoint Results

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Marcos Acosta

File # N/A

Update:

Moreno Valley, Calif.—The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Moreno Valley Station, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Sunday, December 3, 2023. The check...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: December 4, 2023

2023-08947

Shepard, Jared

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Coroner
Posted on: December 2, 2023

City of Palm Desert DUI Checkpoint Results

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File: N/A

Details:

Palm Desert, Calif. – On December 1, 2023, 4 people were arrested for DUI and 1 person was arrested for a felony warrant for drug sales at a DUI checkpoint.

The DUI checkpoint was held at Monte...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: December 1, 2023

Road Closures for Ironman Indian Wells-La Quinta 2023

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mark Chlarson 

File # N/A

Details:

On Sunday, December 03, 2023, the Ironman Indian Wells-La Quinta 2023 will be happening in the city of La Quinta and surrounding unincorporated areas of Thermal. The bicycle portion of th...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: November 30, 2023

2023-08806

Temple III, Arthur

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Coroner
Posted on: November 30, 2023

2023-08861

Washington, Donna

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Coroner
Posted on: November 29, 2023

Man Arrested for Drug Sales and Possession of Stolen Property

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Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Brett Johnson

File # L233330007

Details:

On November 29, 2023, at 3:30 a.m., deputies from the Lake Elsinore Station conducted a check of an occupied vehicle that was stopped in traffic lanes on Grape Street, near the intersectio...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: November 29, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Check Point

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File: N/A

Details:

Palm Desert, Calif. – On December 1, 2023, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint December 1st from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. ...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: November 29, 2023

2023-08783

Guzman, Daniel

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Coroner
Posted on: November 28, 2023

2023-08775

Rizo, Ramiro

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Coroner
Posted on: November 27, 2023

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Check Point

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File: N/A

Details:

Temecula, Calif. – On December 8th, 2023, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 7pm to 1am in an undisclosed location...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: November 26, 2023

Moreno Valley Resident Threatened with a Firearm

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sheree’ Anthony

File # MV233270041

Details:

On November 23, 2023, at 8:40 a.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a male suspect brandishing a firearm at a female adult a...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: November 25, 2023

2023-08729

Gomez, Melesio

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Coroner
Posted on: November 24, 2023

2023-08707

Chen, Wanrong

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Coroner
Posted on: November 23, 2023

Carjacking

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Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Sam Morovich

File # MV233260252

Details:

On November 22, 2023, at 9:00 p.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a carjacking in the 24000 block of Sunnymead Boulevard, Moreno Vall...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: November 23, 2023

Robbery Suspects Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jonathan Bodnar

File # EV233250061

Details:

On November 21, 2023, about 9:25 p.m., deputies from the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a business, located in the 12000 block of Limonite Avenue, Eastvale regardi...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: November 22, 2023

Southwest Station and ABC Cite Clerk for Selling Alcohol to Minors

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Reporting Deputy: Deputy Christina Weber

File: TE233180143

Details:

On November 14, 2023, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Minor Decoy Operation and Decoy Shoulder Tap Operation in the city of Temecula. The operation resulted in on...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: November 22, 2023

Southwest Station to Work in Collaboration with Alcohol Beverage Control

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Reporting Deputy: Deputy Christina Weber

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 communit...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: November 22, 2023

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Anthony Pelato

File # D233170070

Details:

On Monday, November 13, 2023, at 9:10 p.m., an armed robbery occurred near the 43300 block of Highway 74 in East Hemet. Employees told deputies a Hispanic male adult, 5’ 08&rd...

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Hemet Station
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Exhibiting Weapon at Peace Officer, Resisting Arrest, Felony Warrant Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Christopher Ternes

File # T233240042

Details:

On November 20, 2023, at 10:28 a.m., deputies assigned to the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to the 73000 block of El Paseo, Palm Desert, regarding checking the wel...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File# PE233220005

Details:

On November 18, 2023, about 12:54 a.m., deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station responded to the intersection of Indian Avenue and Placentia Avenue reference a single-vehicle, r...

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Perris Station
Posted on: November 19, 2023

2023-08564

Decorah, Jeremy

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Coroner
Posted on: November 18, 2023

2023-08529

Mehdi-Khan, Areeb

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Coroner
Posted on: November 18, 2023

2023-08541

Casillas, Anthony

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Coroner
Posted on: November 18, 2023

2023-08539

Fajardo, Bernardo

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Coroner
Posted on: November 18, 2023

2023-08537

Zamora, Angel

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Coroner
Posted on: November 17, 2023

2023-08511

Maciel, Francine

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Coroner
Posted on: November 17, 2023

Hit and Run Driver Arrested for DUI

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Marcos Acosta

File # MV233210033

Details:

On November 17, 2023, at 3:20 am, deputies from the Riverside Sheriff’s Moreno Valley Station were dispatched to the intersection of Cottonwood Avenue and Graham Street regarding ...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: November 17, 2023

Burglary Suspect Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Rovann Cleveland

File# T233130006

Details:

On November 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., members of the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station, with the assistance of the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team and Gang Impact Team, served a search ...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Burglary Suspect(s) Identified and Property Returned

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jason Gore

File # MA232620019 

Details:

On September 19, 2023, about 3:00 pm, deputies from the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station responded to the 12000 block of Magnolia Avenue regarding a commercial burglary. Seve...

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Lake Mathews Station
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Shaun Griffith

File# T233190108

Details:

On November 15, 2023, at 9:46 pm, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a major injury traffic collision at the intersection of Portola Avenue and Fred Warin...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Inappropriate Contact with Students

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mike Kelleher

File # EV231020079

Details:

In April 2023, investigators with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Special Victims Unit responded to a high school in the 7400 block of Scholar Way in the city of Eastvale to investig...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: November 16, 2023

2023-08482

Villareal, Monica

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Coroner
Posted on: November 15, 2023

2023-08474

Vaca, Tommy

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Coroner
Posted on: November 15, 2023

Carjacking with a Firearm

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Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Brandi Swan

File # MV233190015

Details:

On November 15, 2023, at 5:24 AM, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to a report of a carjacking by gunpoint in the parking lot of an apartment complex is the 13000 block of ...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: November 15, 2023

2024 OTS Grant Program Kickoff

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Reporting Deputy: Deputy Timothy Garfin 

File # N/A

Details:

Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads 

La Quinta, Calif. &ndas...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: November 15, 2023

2023-08461

Cesena, Seth

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Coroner
Posted on: November 15, 2023

Murder Suicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mike Kelleher 

File# S233160027

Update: 

The victim in this case was identified as Kathryn Ashcroft, a 55-year-old resident of Simi Valley. The suspect has been identified as Carl Ashcroft, a 61-year-old resident ...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: November 14, 2023

Commercial Burglary Suspects Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joshua Green

File # EV232630049 / EV232630057 / EV232630058

Details:

On September 9, 2023, about 2:52 p.m., deputies from the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to reports of multiple burglaries at a commercial sto...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: November 14, 2023

2024 OTS Grant Program Kickoff

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jaime Hernandez

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Calimesa, Calif. – The Riversi...

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Cabazon Station
Posted on: November 14, 2023

2024 OTS Grant Program Kickoff

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant J. Morando

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

The Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: November 13, 2023

Man Robbed At Gunpoint After Listing Gaming Console on OfferUp App

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Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Brandi Swan

File # MV233160413

Details:

On November 12, 2023, at 10:32 PM, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to a residential neighborhood in the 24000 block of Fir Avenue to investigate an armed robbery with a fi...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: November 13, 2023

2023-08413

Rossello, Cody

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Coroner
Posted on: November 13, 2023

2023-08383

Barnes, Daniel

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Coroner
Posted on: November 12, 2023

2023-08388

N/A

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Coroner
Posted on: November 10, 2023

Distributing Harmful Matter to a Minor

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mike Kelleher

File # PE231530124

Details:

Beginning on June 6, 2023, investigators with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Special Victim Unit, launched an investigation into allegations that 32-year-old David Sanabria...

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Special Investigations Bureau
Posted on: November 10, 2023

Suspects of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon Case Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Kamal Kabbara

File# PE231180144, PE233130078

Details:

On Friday, April 28, 2023, deputies from the Riverside Sheriff’s Perris Station responded to Frank Eaton Park, located within the May Ranch neighborhood in the city of...

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Perris Station
Posted on: November 10, 2023

Suspect Arrest in Possession of Loaded Firearms

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant James Merrill

File # MV233130266

Details:

On Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 7:22 p.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of several males using drugs in their vehicles near the 24000 ...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: November 9, 2023

Robbery

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jarrod Meissen

File # L233110120, L233020047

Details:

On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, about 5:52 p.m., deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station responded to the 16600 block of Lakeshore Drive for a report of...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: November 9, 2023

Armed Robbery Series Suspect Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dave Tinker

File# PE233100136, PE233110048, PE233110121

Details:

On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, the Perris Station Robbery Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) began working a series of armed robberies that occurred at several restauran...

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Perris Station
Posted on: November 9, 2023

Jewelry Store Robbery Suspects Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Rovann Cleveland

File# Multiple

Update:

On November 8, 2023, members of the Riverside Sheriff’s Office served search warrants at the 600 block of West 8th Street, San Bernardino, and the 9700 block of Budlong Avenue, Los Ange...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: November 9, 2023

Distracted Driving Enforcement Operation

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File# N/A

Details:

Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Palm Desert, Calif. – On November 10, 2023, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office- Palm Desert...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: November 7, 2023

2023-08264

Tibbs, Kristy

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Coroner
Posted on: November 7, 2023

Suspect Arrested for Theft of Golf Clubs

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant LaFond

File # LA233020016

On October 28, 2023, deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station responded to a theft that occurred within the 81000 block of Contento Street, La Quinta in which several high value golf clubs an...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: November 7, 2023

2023-08253

Dominguez-Castro, Erasto

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Coroner
Posted on: November 6, 2023

2023-08225

Qureshi, Hassan

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Coroner
Posted on: November 5, 2023

2023-08208

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: November 5, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ken Thurm

File # BC233080002

Details:

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, deputies from the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility responded to an unresponsive male in the intake area. Custody staff and jail medical personnel immediately ...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: November 4, 2023

Assault With a Deadly Weapon on a Peace Officer

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Reporting Deputy: Deputy Chris Loucks

File # MV233080103

Details:

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 9:27 a.m., a deputy assigned to the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station attempted a traffic enforcement stop of a black Nissan Altima, which was speedin...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: November 4, 2023

Organized Retail Theft

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jarrod Meissen

File # L233060092

Details:

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, about 8:04 p.m., deputies assigned to the Sheriff’s Lake Elsinore Station's Special Enforcement Team and the Robbery Burglary Suppression T...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: November 4, 2023

Convicted Felon Arrested for Manufacturing Firearms

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Cameron James

File # GE232920001

Details:

In October 2023, members of the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force received an anonymous tip of a convicted felon manufacturing firearms. Task Force members assumed the investig...

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Gang Task Force
Posted on: November 4, 2023

Annoy Molest a Child

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant S. Anthony

File # MV233060066

Details:

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 8:52 a.m., Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to an annoy and molest incident occurring in the 25000 Block of John F. Kennedy Drive ...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: November 3, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez 

File# O233050020

Update:

The victim in this case was identified as Johnny Sanchez, 32 years of Desert Hot Springs.

Details:

On November 1, 2023, at about 12:47 p.m., deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff Station...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: November 3, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rafael Lopez

File # JV233060135

Details:

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, about 5:47 p.m., deputies assigned to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to the area of Philadelphia Avenue, west of Etiwanda Avenue, Juru...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: November 2, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File # I232890075

Details:

On Monday, October 16, 2023, at 8:34 p.m., deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station responded to the intersection of San Jacinto Avenue and 6th Street in the city ...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: November 2, 2023

2023-08123

Robles, Fred

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Coroner
Posted on: November 2, 2023

2023-08143

Jordan, John

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Coroner
Posted on: November 1, 2023

Attempted Bank Robbery / Suspect Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Investigator Jomar Vanderhoof

File # MV232930129

Details:

On Friday, October 20, 2023, at 11:55 a.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a business, located on the 14000 block of Moreno Beach Drive, Mor...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: November 1, 2023

Fentanyl Poisoning Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sean Liebrand

File # MV233010327

Details:

On February 2, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to the 21600 block of Winding Road in Moreno Valley regarding an unresponsive ...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: October 31, 2023

Deputy-Involved Shooting

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez

File #  I233040072

Details:

On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at 3:22 p.m., deputies responded to a business in the 1400 block of South San Jacinto Avenue in San Jacinto for a report of an armed...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: October 31, 2023

Halloween Safety

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jaime Hernandez

File # N/A

Details:

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

Calimesa, Calif. – Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are not the only things that go bump in the night on Halloween! Fasten...

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Cabazon Station
Posted on: October 31, 2023

Halloween Safety

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

Cities of Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, and Canyon Lake, Calif. – Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are not the only things that go ...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: October 31, 2023

Office of Traffic Safety Kick Off

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Canyon Lake, Calif. – The Riversid...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: October 31, 2023

Office of Traffic Safety Kick Off

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Wildomar, Calif. – The Riverside C...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: October 31, 2023

Office of Traffic Safety Kick Off

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Lake Elsinore, Calif. – The Rivers...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: October 31, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File #  I233010080

Details:

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 11:39 p.m., San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to Lake Park Drive, East of Ramona Expressway, in the city of San...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: October 31, 2023

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Thomas Anderson

File# N/A

Details:

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

Coachella, Calif. – Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are not the only things that go bump in the night on Halloween! Fasten...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: October 30, 2023

Suspect Arrested for Kidnapping with the Intent of Armed Robbery

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Josh Hephner

File: SW232710041

Details:

On September 28, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Southwest Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a business in the 34000 Block of Calle Arnaz in the unincorporated area of Temec...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: October 30, 2023

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File# N/A

Details:

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

Indian Wells, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Calif. – Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are not the only things that go bump in the n...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: October 30, 2023

Juvenile Fentanyl Poisoning Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sean Liebrand

File # JV232050092

Details:

On July 24, 2023, at 2:21 p.m., personnel from the Riverside Sheriff’s Jurupa Valley Station were dispatched to the 6400 block of Etiwanda Avenue in unincorporated Jurupa Valley r...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: October 30, 2023

Homicide (Update)

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File# O231360006

Update 10-30-23

During the course of this investigation, a fourth suspect was identified and arrested. On October 27, 2023, the Major Crimes Unit served a search warrant in the 74200 block of Erin Stree...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: October 30, 2023

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant I. Robles

File# N/A

Details:

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, and Norco, Calif. – Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are not the only things that go bump in the night o...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: October 29, 2023

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mark Chlarson

File# N/A

Details:

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

La Quinta, Calif. – Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are not the only things that go bump in the night on Halloween! Fasten y...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: October 29, 2023

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

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Reporting Deputy: Corporal Evan Bechtold

File# N/A

Details:

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

Moreno Valley, Calif. – Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are not the only things that go bump in the night on Halloween! Fast...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: October 29, 2023

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File# N/A

Details:

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

San Jacinto, Calif. – Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are not the only things that go bump in the night on Halloween! Fasten...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: October 29, 2023

Drive-By Shooting

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Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Brandi Swan

File # MV233010327

Details:

On October 28, 2023, at 11:52 PM, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station received multiple calls of a drive-by shooting in the area of Calada Drive and Via Vargas Drive. When deputies resp...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: October 28, 2023

2023-08018

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Coroner
Posted on: October 28, 2023

Residential Burglary

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dan Flores

File # F233010005

Details:

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 7:15 a.m., deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station responded to a residential burglary. While responding to the location, dispatch a...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: October 28, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant I. Robles

File # JV233010022

Details:

On October 28, 2023, at 3:26 a.m., deputies assigned to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a call of a major injury traffic collision on Country Village Road, north of V...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: October 28, 2023

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Thomas

File # CN233000013

Details:

On Friday, October 27, 2023, at about 2320 hours, deputies assigned to Lake Elsinore Station responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call near Calcutta Drive and Canyon Lake Drive in C...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: October 28, 2023

2023-08012

Navarro, Ethan

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Coroner
Posted on: October 27, 2023

“Jugging” Burglary Results in Arrests

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Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Santos Cortez

File # G232990022

Details:

On October 26, 2023, at 10:02 a.m., Norco Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a vehicle burglary near the 100 block of Hidden Valley Parkway in Norco. Upon their arrival, the...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: October 27, 2023

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File# N/A

Details:

A Haunting Halloween Alert to Drivers: Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters

Perris, Calif. – Ghosts, goblins and ghouls are not the only things that go bump in the night on Halloween! Fasten your...

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Perris Station
Posted on: October 27, 2023

2023-07891

Montanchez, Jose Jr.

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Coroner
Posted on: October 27, 2023

Stolen Vehicle Suspect Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Francisco Velasco

File # ZE233000002

Details:

On Friday, October 27, 2023, at 7:51 a.m., deputies and police officers with the Riverside Auto Theft Interdiction Detail located a stolen vehicle at the 79000 block of High...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: October 26, 2023

Homicide

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Steve Brosche and Sergeant Jesse Martinez

File # Y222010053

Update:

Since the day of the homicide, investigators have been working diligently to identify the suspects involved in this murder. Earlier this year, investigators were a...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: October 26, 2023

Fatal Hit And Run Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File# PE232940088

Update:

Further investigation into this collision determined the driver of the Nissan Pathfinder to be 26-year-old Edgar Torres Velador, a resident of Moreno Valley. On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, d...

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Perris Station
Posted on: October 25, 2023

2024 OTS Grant Program Kickoff

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File# N/A

Details:

Perris Sheriff Station Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Perris, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s ...

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Perris Station
Posted on: October 25, 2023

2023-07944

Montanez, Steve

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Coroner
Posted on: October 24, 2023

Organized Retail Theft Suspect Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Daniel Milbrandt

File# T232800034 / T232910107

Details:

On October 7, 2023, at 2:21 p.m., deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a grand theft at a retail store in the 73000 block of El P...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: October 24, 2023

Armed Robbery

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Krysti Bellavia

File # JV232960019

Details:

On Monday, October 23, 2023, at 07:15 a.m., deputies from the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a business in the 10000 block of Bellegrave Avenue, in the city of Jur...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: October 24, 2023

National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sinz

File # N/A

Details:

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

Temecula, Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15–21), The Riversi...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: October 24, 2023

National School Bus Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sinz

File # N/A

Details:

National School Bus Safety Week Reminds Drivers: Always Stop for School Buses to Protect Children

Temecula, Calif. – This National School Bus Safety Week (October 16–20), The Riverside Co...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: October 24, 2023

2024 OTS Grant Program Kickoff

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sinz

File # N/A

Details:

The Southwest Station Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Temecula, Calif. – The Southwest Station was awarded a $202,169 gra...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: October 24, 2023

Standoff ends in Assault with Deadly Weapon Suspects in Custody

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dennis Santiago

File# PE232960085

Details:

On October 23, 2023 at 7:41 p.m., Perris Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to the 1200 block of Mt. Baldy Street in the city of Perris, regarding an assault with a deadly weap...

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Perris Station
Posted on: October 23, 2023

Armed Carjacking Suspect Arrested

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dave Tinker

File# PC232960007

Details:

On Monday, October 23, 2023, about 3:21 a.m., deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station responded to the area of East State Highway 74 and State Highway 79, in the unincorporated ar...

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Perris Station
Posted on: October 23, 2023

2023-07899

Garcia Sanchez, Iban

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Coroner
Posted on: October 23, 2023

Deputy Involved Shooting (Update)

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Deirdre Vickers

File # O232910014

2nd Update:

On Sunday October 22, 2023, Riverside County Sheriff’s investigators identify the second suspect of the deputy involved shooting as Kristian Galeana a 27-year-old resident of ...

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Sheriff's Administration
Posted on: October 23, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mark Chlarson 

File # LA232960003

Details:

On Monday, October 23, 2023, at 2:31 a.m., Thermal Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a report of a single-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Avenida ...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: October 23, 2023

2024 OTS Grant Program Kickoff

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant I. Robles

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

City of Eastvale, Calif. – The River...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: October 23, 2023

Homicide (Update)

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # SW232940028

Update:

During the course of this investigation, the suspect was identified as David Douglas, 44 years of Lake Elsinore. At about 2:40 p.m., members of the Major Crimes Unit and uniformed patrol deput...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: October 23, 2023

2023-07867

Beman, Jamie

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Coroner
Posted on: October 22, 2023

2023-07886

Hernandez, Daniel

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Coroner
Posted on: October 22, 2023

2023-07864

Hartlerode, David

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Coroner
Posted on: October 21, 2023

2023-07851

Landreth, Charles

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Coroner
Posted on: October 21, 2023

2023-07837

Parish, Jacob

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Coroner
Posted on: October 21, 2023

Narcotics and Firearms Located During Search Warrant

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Matt Posson

File # I232780061

Details:

On Friday, October 20th, 2023, the San Jacinto Station’s Special Enforcement Team served a narcotics-related search warrant in the 600 block of East Shaver Street in the ci...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: October 21, 2023

2023-07834

Thornton, Steven

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Coroner
Posted on: October 20, 2023

Burglary

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sheree Anthony

File # MM-232930001/MV-232930065

Details:

On Friday, October 20, 2023, at 9:06 a.m., Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies assigned to the Robbery and Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) responded to a vehi...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: October 20, 2023

2023-07814

Carlier, Joseph

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Coroner
Posted on: October 20, 2023

2023-07802

Hernandez, Rodrigo

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Coroner
Posted on: October 20, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File #  I232920085

Details:

On October 19, 2023, at 10:33 p.m., Riverside County Sheriff deputies responded to Ramona Expressway, west of Warren Road, in the city of San Jacinto, regarding a major-i...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: October 20, 2023

2023-07805

Ramirez, Luis

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Coroner
Posted on: October 19, 2023

Negligent Discharge of a Firearm Leads to Weapons and Narcotics Arrest

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Tom Anderson

File # Y232740021

Details:

On Sunday, October 01, 2023, at 4:23 a.m., Riverside Sheriff’s Thermal Station deputies responded to the negligent discharge of a firearm in the 50000 block of Goya Drive, in the ci...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: October 19, 2023

2024 OTS Grant Program Kickoff

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Thomas Anderson

File # N/A

Details:

City of Coachella Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Coachella, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: October 19, 2023

OTS Grant Safety Agreement

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Marcos Acosta

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Moreno Valley, Calif. – The River...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: October 19, 2023

Indian Wells OTS Grant Kickoff

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Reporting Deputy: Deputy Joshua Fransik

File # N/A

Details:

The City of Indian Wells Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Indian Wells, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and t...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: October 19, 2023

2024 OTS Grant Program Kickoff

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rafael Lopez

File # N/A

Details:

Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Jurupa Valley, Calif. – The Riverside...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: October 19, 2023

2024 OTS Grant Program Kickoff

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Reporting Deputy: Deputy Joshua Robertson 

File # N/A

Details:

Riverside County Sheriff’s Office- City of Rancho Mirage Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

City of Ranc...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: October 19, 2023

2024 OTS Grant Program Kickoff

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch 

File # N/A

Details:

Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – San Jacinto Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

San Jacinto,...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: October 19, 2023

National School Bus Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Thomas Anderson

File # N/A

Details:

National School Bus Safety Week Reminds Drivers: Always Stop for School Buses to Protect Children

Coachella, Calif. – This National School Bus Safety Week (October 16-20), the Riverside ...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: October 19, 2023

National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Thomas Anderson

File # N/A

Details:

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

Coachella, Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15-21), The River...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: October 19, 2023

National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Deputy Ernest Dominguez

File # N/A

Details:

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

The city of Moreno Valley, Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: October 19, 2023

National School Bus Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Deputy Ernest Dominguez

File # N/A

Details:

National School Bus Safety Week Reminds Drivers: Always Stop for School Buses to Protect Children

City of Moreno Valley, California. – This National School Bus Safety Week (October 16-20)...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: October 18, 2023

2024 OTS Grant Program Kickoff

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File # N/A

Details:

Riverside County Sheriff’s Office- Palm Desert  Awarded Grant from the Office of Traffic Safety for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads

Palm Desert, Calif. &nd...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: October 18, 2023

Suspect Arrested in Possession of Stolen Vehicle and Loaded Firearms

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Reporting Deputy: Sgt. James Mills

File # B232910002

Details:

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, about 12:55 a.m., deputies from the Cabazon Sheriff’s Station located a stolen truck driving in the 14800 block of Broadway Street in the unincorporated c...

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Cabazon Station
Posted on: October 17, 2023

National School Bus Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File # N/A

Details:

National School Bus Safety Week Reminds Drivers: Always Stop for School Buses to Protect Children

San Jacinto, Calif. – This National School Bus Safety Week (October 16-20), The Riverside ...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: October 17, 2023

National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File # N/A

Details:

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

San Jacinto, Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15-21), The River...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: October 17, 2023

National School Bus Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mark Chlarson

File # N/A

Details:

National School Bus Safety Week Reminds Drivers: Always Stop for School Buses to Protect Children

La Quinta, Calif. – This National School Bus Safety Week (October 16-20), The Riverside County Sheri...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: October 17, 2023

National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mark Chlarson

File # N/A

Details:

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

LA Quinta Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15-21), The Riversid...

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Thermal Station
Posted on: October 17, 2023

National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File # N/A

Details:

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

Perris, Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15-21), The Riverside ...

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Perris Station
Posted on: October 17, 2023

Text-from-911 Saves a Kidnapped Victim

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Deirdre Vickers

File # N/A

Details:

Her quick thinking and persistence helped save a kidnapping victim’s life. In recognition of her efforts, on October 17th, Communications II Officer Meghan Gonzalez was presented with t...

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Sheriff's Administration
Posted on: October 17, 2023

National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Hernandez

File # N/A

Details:

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

Calimesa, Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15-21), Riverside County...

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Cabazon Station
Posted on: October 17, 2023

National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

Cities of Lake Elsinore, Wildomar and Canyon Lake, Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Sa...

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Lake Elsinore Station
Posted on: October 17, 2023

National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rafael Lopez

File # N/A

Details:

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

The cities of Eastvale, Jurupa Valley and Norco, Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Saf...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: October 17, 2023

National Teen Driver Safety Week

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File # N/A

Details:

National Teen Driver Safety Week: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

Indian Wells, Palm Desert, and Rancho Mirage Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Wee...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: October 17, 2023

2023-07710

Bates, Luis

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Coroner
Posted on: October 16, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File #  I232890009

Details:

On October 16, 2023, at 6:28 a.m., deputies responded to Ramona Expressway, west of Warren Road, in the city of San Jacinto, regarding a major-injury traffic collision. D...

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San Jacinto Station
Posted on: October 16, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rafael Lopez

File # JV232890013

Details:

On Monday, October 16, 2023, about 3:53 a.m., deputies assigned to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to the area of Rubidoux Boulevard and Market Street, Jurupa Valley,...

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Jurupa Valley Station
Posted on: October 16, 2023

2023-07700

George, Timothy

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Coroner
Posted on: October 15, 2023

Kidnapping

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant James Merrill

File # MV232780054

Details:

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 7:16 a.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a kidnapping that occurred near the 12000 block of Frederic...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: October 12, 2023

City of Perris Commercial Vehicle and Speed Safety Enforcement

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Reporting Deputy: Roberto Torres

File # N/A

Details:

City of Perris Commercial Vehicle and Speed Safety Enforcement

Perris, Calif. – On October 12, 2023, The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Perris Station, conducted a traffic operation ...

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Perris Station
Posted on: October 11, 2023

Thousands of Dollars’ Worth in Stolen Property Recovered

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Martinez

File # MM232400004

Details:

On August 28, 2023, deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a theft that occurred from a business in the 14500 block of Innovation Drive in Ri...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: October 11, 2023

Scam Warning Involving Cryptocurrency

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joe Narciso

File # N/A

Details:

The Southwest Sheriff Station is seeing an increase in phone scams that are targeting residents of Riverside County. The most recent incidents have scammed the victims of tens of thousands of dollars...

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Southwest Station
Posted on: October 11, 2023

Attempted Armed Robbery at a Business

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Barr

File # MV232830317

Details:

On October 10, 2023, at 9:35 P.M., deputies from the Riverside Sheriff’s Moreno Valley Station responded to the report of a robbery in-progress near the 12000 block of Perris Bouleva...

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Moreno Valley Station
Posted on: October 10, 2023

Fatal Traffic Collision Involving a Sheriff’s Vehicle

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Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Christopher Ternes

File# T232830015

Details:

On October 10, 2023, at 3:40 AM, an on-duty Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy was involved in a collision with a bicyclist in the area of Country Club Drive and Eldorado Driv...

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Palm Desert Station
Posted on: October 10, 2023

2023-07551

Thomas, Christopher

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Coroner
Posted on: October 9, 2023

2023-07505

Craine, Steven

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Coroner
Posted on: October 9, 2023

2023-07502

Gibson, Christina

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Coroner
Posted on: October 7, 2023

2023-07458

Halvorson, Abraham

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Coroner
Posted on: October 7, 2023

2023-07429

Taylor, Gene

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Coroner
Posted on: September 18, 2023

2023-06960

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: September 18, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Correctional Sergeant Christopher Wedel

File # SC232610002

Details:

On Monday, September 18, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Corrections Central Investigations, were notified of an in-custody...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: September 15, 2023

2023-06857

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: September 14, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # RC232570001

Details:

On Thursday, September 14th, 2023, deputies from the Robert Presley Detention Center were alerted to an unresponsive male inmate in the intake area. Deputies and jail medical personnel immediately admin...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: August 29, 2023

2023-06390

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: August 28, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # BC232390006

Details:

On Sunday, August 27, 2023, deputies from the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility were alerted to an unresponsive male inmate in a housing unit. Deputies and jail medical personnel immediately administ...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: August 14, 2023

2023-06057

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: August 14, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # IC232260002

Details:

On August 14, 2023, at 12:36 a.m., deputies from the John Benoit Detention Center found an unresponsive male in a housing unit cell. Custody staff and jail medical personnel immediately administered lif...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: July 6, 2023

2023-05026

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: July 6, 2023

In-Custody Death

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Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # RC231860001

Details:

On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Corrections Central Investigations, were notified of an in-custody death. It was learned Astrid Johnson, a 62-ye...

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: May 27, 2023

2022-04095

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In-Custody Deaths
Posted on: May 27, 2023

In-Custody Death Investigation

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Reporting Deputy: Richard Carroll

File # IC231420002

Details:

On Monday, May 22, 2023, at 3:33 PM, deputies assigned to the John J. Benoit Detention Center found an unresponsive male inmate in a holding cell. Custody staff and jail medical personnel immediat...

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In-Custody Deaths
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 male inmate...

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In-Custody Deaths
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 conducting a secur...

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In-Custody Deaths
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

Details:

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