Press Releases

Hiker Rescue

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Nicolas Lingle

File # LA222190023

Details:

On Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 10:31 am, deputies assigned to the city of La Quinta, responded to the La Quinta Cove Hiking Trail regarding a hiker in need of rescue. During the hike, the h...

Cockfighting Bust in Jurupa Valley

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Samosky

File # JV222170184

Details:

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

2022-06974

Hernandez, Angel

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # MV222180123

Details:

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

Planned Sobriety Checkpoint - Results

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant William Pratt

File # N/A

Update:

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

Driving Under the Influence and Driver’s License Checkpoint

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Bikul

File # N/A

Details:

Perris, California. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Perris Station will be conducting a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturda...

2022-06836

Ledezma, Joseph

Lake Drowning

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brandon Mullins

File # L222130076

Details:

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

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation - Update

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant C Olson

File # N/A

Update:

29 Cited During Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Operation

La Quinta, Calif. –The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, issued 29 citations in areas with high bicycle/pede...

Felon Warrant Sweep

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

File # Multiple

Details:

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

Attempted Armed Commercial Robbery - Update

Reporting Deputy: Captain Mike Koehler

File # G222120005

Update:

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

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Steve Brosche

File # D221040047

Details:

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

In April o...

Felon in Possession of a Firearm

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

File # GP2221500001

Details:

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

Back to School Safety Month

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

File # N/A

Details:

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

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement

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

File # N/A

Details:

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

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Grmusha

File # N/A

Details:

The Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Encourages Community to Choose a Sober Way to Travel

Moreno Valley, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, Riverside County Sheriff&a...

Back to School Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Bikul

File # N/A

Details:

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

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

Back to School Safety Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Grmusha

File # N/A

Details:

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

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant C. Olson

File # N/A

Details:

La Quinta, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the in...

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

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant C Olson

File # N/A

Details:

La Quinta, Calif. – As students head back to the classroom, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, reminds parents and residents to follow the speed limit and b...

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

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # Multiple

Details:

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

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File # N/A 

Details:

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

Suspicious Death Investigation / Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # C221950005

Update:

Investigators from the Central Homicide Unit have arrested three suspects in connection with this case. They have been identified as Hector Ramiro Yamanaka, 44-year-old; Daisy Gil Cabrera, 34-year...

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos II

File # N/A

Details:

Coachella, Calif. – As the summer travel season wraps up, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers to be responsible and never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs....

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant K. Bikul

File # N/A

Details:

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

2022-06782

Verdian, Erik

Office of Highway Safety Summer Mobilization Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Claro Sanchez

File # N/A

Details:

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

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

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Richard Carroll

File # I222130121

Details:

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

2022-06839

Lewis, Matthew

2022-06814

Serrano, Hector

2022-06811

Stice, Crystal

2022-06803

Steiner, John

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant  LaFond

File # LA222120018

Details:

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, La Quinta deputies responded to a major injury traffic collision involving two vehicles just after 9:40 a.m. The collision occurred at the intersection of Seely...

2022-06783

Alvarez, Santos

Vandalism and Conspiracy

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jonathan Bodnar

File # E222110030

Details:

On Saturday, July 30, 2022, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station responded to the 4000 block of Main Street in the city of Riverside, regarding the report of vandalism to the Riverside ...

2022-06757

Saldana, Christopher

2022-06756

Darnell, James

2022-06755

Canonico, Giovanni

Saturation Patrol and Probation/Parole Compliance Checks

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Art Paez

File # Multiple

Details:

On July 28, 2022, a joint enforcement operation was conducted in the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley. This operation consisted of saturation patrol, attempt warrant services, and compliance checks on subj...

Narcotic Sales Arrest / Search Warrant

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y222090044

Details:

On July 28, 2022, at 7:35 P.M., members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) conducted a traffic stop at Cesar Chavez and Avenue 50 in the city of Coachella. During a search of ...

Critical Incident Training

Reporting Deputy: Alex Ruvalcaba

File # N/A

Details:

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

Unarmed Suspects of a Stolen Vehicle Flee onto a College Campus

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brandi Swan

File # ES222090005

Details:

On Thursday, July 28, 2022, about 12:04pm, members of the Riverside Auto Theft Interdiction Detail requested assistance from nearby deputies with a vehicle enforcement stop of a stolen BMW X3...

Correctional Deputy Expedited Hiring Event

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jessica Hall

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting a Correctional Deputy Expedited Hiring Event on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Ben Clark Training Center located at 16791 Davis ...

Marijuana Cultivation Search Warrant

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Deirdre Vickers

File # TE222080015

Details:

On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Southwest Station served a marijuana related search warrant in the 29000 block of Santiago Rd. Temecula. T...

Armed Robbery Suspect Wanted

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jamie Lewis

File # LA222080058

Details:

On Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 2:30 PM, Thermal Sheriff’s station deputies responded to a robbery at a recycling center located in the 79000 block of Highway 111, in the city of La Quinta. &a...

2022-06660

Begnaud, Aaron

2022-06649

Trainer, Eric

2022-06622

Rivera, Selena

Two Injured After Shooting

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Smith

File # Y222050006

Details:

At 1:51am, deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station responded to the report of a large party in the area of Las Lunas Avenue and Mesa Court in Coachella. While in the area, deputi...

Gang Member Arrested for Felony Warrant, Possession of Methamphetamine and Resisting Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Adam Heard

File # GB222030001

Details:

On Friday, July 22, 2022, at approximately 6:30 PM, Region 2 Gang Task Force Officers observed a wanted criminal street gang member, Jose Muro-Galvan, in front of a residence in the 1300 block...

Deputy Involved Shooting

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brandi Swan

File # MV222030108

Details:

On Friday, July 22, 2022, about 11:07 AM, deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a suspect claiming to have a gun and threatening to shoot someon...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Steve Brosche

File # Y222010053

Details:

On July 20, 2022, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to the 86000 block of Calle Geranio in Coachella to investigate a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. When deputies arriv...

2022-06516

Crha, Cassie

Attempted Kidnapping

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Richard Fransik

File # MV221950177 / MV221960223

Update:

Following the press release regarding the attempted kidnapping that occurred on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Riverside University Health System Medical Center, an addition...

Fatal Traffic Collision Caused by Under the Influence Driver

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Grmusha

File # MV222000235

Update:

The deceased victim was identified as 33-year-old Mikela Janice Lang of Moreno Valley.

Details:

On July 19, 2022, about 6:42 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Departm...

Gang Member Arrested with a Ghost Gun and Narcotics

Reporting Officer: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE222010001

Details:

On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 10:40 A.M. Task Force Officers with the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force (CVVCGTF) conducted a traffic stop in the area of Jackson Street and K...

Threat of Workplace Violence

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Art Mendez

File # EV222000051

Details:

On July 19, 2022, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station responded to a business in the 5000 block of Goodman Way in the city of Eastvale, regarding a threat of workplace violence. Deputies l...

Murder / Suicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Steve Brosche

File # LA221950034

Details:

On July 14, 2022, La Quinta deputies responded to the La Quinta Senior Living facility to investigate a report of a missing married couple. Michael Herbst, an 87-year old male and Lisa Herb...

2022-06476

Lang, Mikela

Suspect in Shooting Involving Catalytic Convert Thefts Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Art Mendez

File # E221980014 / WI221980007

Details:

On July 17, 2022, in the unincorporated areas of El Cerrito and Wildomar, two incidents occurred where suspects attempted to steal catalytic converters from vehicles and ended up ...

Critical Incident Training

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jared Howe

File # N/A

Update:

Authorized members of the media are invited to film portions of the training this Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Palm Desert Charter Middle School, located at 74200 Rutledge Way in Palm Desert.  ...

Convicted Felon Arrested for Firearm Possession after Crashing Stolen Vehicle

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ken Hoon

File # I221990118

Details:

On Monday, July 18, 2022, at 10:37 P.M., San Jacinto Deputies located a stolen vehicle entering a mobile home park in the 1600 block of San Jacinto Avenue, San Jacinto. The vehicle was stolen out...

2022-06453

Shackelford, Dennis

2022-06396

Hodges, Jerry

2022-06372

Cooley, Austun

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # T221960011

Details:

On July 15, 2022, at 6:55 a.m., deputies assigned to the Palm Desert Sheriff Station were dispatched to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon call in a hotel parking lot, in the 72300 bl...

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dave Tinker

File # PC221960016

Details:

On Friday, July 15, 2022, at 7:40 PM, Perris Sheriff’s station deputies responded to a robbery at a local fast food restaurant located in the 23000 Block of Cajalco Road, in the uni...

Carjacking Suspects Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dave Tinker

File # PC221950010

Details:

On Thursday, July 14, 2022, Perris Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a carjacking at Post Road and Canal Street, in the unincorporated area of Riverside County known as Good H...

Search Warrant Results in Multiple Firearms Being Seized

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # C221950048

Details:

On July 14, 2022, at 7:00 P.M., members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Special Weapons and Tact...

Convicted Felon Arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Cocaine and a Firearm

Reporting Officer: Jose Ayala, Region 6 Gang Task Force

File # GP221950001

Details:

On Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 5:00 P.M., members of the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force Region 6 Perris / Lake Elsinore conducted a vehicle stop in the 400 block o...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ken Thurm

File # MV221950017

Details:

On Thursday, July 14, 2022, shortly after 2:00 am, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to Sunnymead Park, located at 12655 Perris Boulevard in Moreno Valley, to investigate the re...

Gang Member Arrested with Fentanyl and a Firearm

Reporting Officer: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE221940002

Details:

On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 7:00 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force served a search warrant at a residence located in the 66000 block of 4 Street in Desert Hot Spri...

Two Suspects Charged with Church Vandalisms

Reporting Officer: Sergeant S. Dyer– Murrieta / Temecula Regional Gang Task Force

File # MR22-1767/MN22-1877

Details:

In early April 2022, two Murrieta churches were vandalized with a large amount of graffiti causing several thousand dollars in dam...

One Person Arrested for Illegal Possession of Firearms at Airbnb

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y221920033

Details:

On July 11, 2022, at 3:30 P.M., members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance patrol deputies assigned to the city of Coachella, responded to a residence loc...

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Grmusha

File # MV221930233

Details:

On July 12, 2022, about 8:49 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Moreno Valley Station, responded to the report of a major-injury traffic collision on In...

Fentanyl Poisoning Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ryan Marcuse

File # G221130003

Details:

On April 23, 2022, about 12:31 AM, Norco Sheriff’s Station Deputies were dispatched to a call of an unresponsive male adult in the 1400 block of 6 Street, city of Norco. Upon deputi...

In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC221920002

Details:

On Monday, July 11, 2022, at about 1:01 P.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center were called to the cell of...

2022-06162

Gonzalez, Brianna

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Morando

File # JV22191056

Details:

On Sunday, July 10, 2022, about 11:22 A.M., deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Jurupa Valley Station, responded to the report of a major injury collision near 3986 Rubidoux B...

2022-06181

Navarro, Rojelio

Driving Under the Influence Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Aaron Avila

File # N/A

Update:

City of Norco, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Norco Station, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement operation within the city of Norco which...

One Person Arrested for Manufacturing “Ghost Guns”

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Daniel Chico

File # I221820089

Details:

On July 1, 2022, at about 4:15 PM, deputies from the San Jacinto station responded to a report of brandishing a firearm near the intersection of State Street and Idyllwild Drive in the city o...

Indecent Exposure Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Benjamin Medina

File # N/A

Details:

On Monday, July 4, 2022, at 9:30 PM, while working Fourth of July festivities in the city of San Jacinto, deputies were notified of a report of indecent exposure near the Valley-Wide Recreation a...

2022-06116

Winter, Michael

2022-06087

Walker, Marvin

Justice Assistance Grant Information

Admin Services Analyst II, Yolanda Muro Guzman

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, on behalf of the County of Riverside, is applying for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds available through the U.S...

2022-05672

Williams, Damell

Homeowner Justified in Shooting of an Intruder

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # MV221800009

Update:

Joseph Ortega, a suspect in this investigation succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical personnel. This investigation is on-going.

If anyone has information regarding this ...

Human Trafficking, Pimping and Pandering Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jose Tijerina

File # R220190009

Details:

In January 2022, the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHT) conducted a human trafficking investigation that occurred in Riverside and Los Angeles County, Las Vegas and S...

Vehicle Burglary Suspects Apprehended After Fleeing

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jamie Lewis

File # LA221860007

Details:

On July 5, 2022, at 7:00am, deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station assigned to the city of La Quinta were dispatched to the 52000 block of Avenida Carranza regarding subjects i...

Driving Under the Influence Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Aaron Avila

File # N/A

Update:

City of Norco, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Norco Station, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement operation within the city of Norco which...

Illegal Fireworks Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Multiple

Details:

Throughout the month of June, leading up to July 4, 2022, members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance of the Southern Coachella Valley Community Service Dist...

2022-06025

Mortensen, Erik

2022-05998

Phillips, Evan

2022-05976

Martinez, Gabriel Casiano

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ronald Smith

File # JV221830178

Details:

On July 2, 2022, about 10:19 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Jurupa Valley Station, responded to the report of a major-injury traffic collision involvi...

2022-05939

Tadeo-Preciado, Cesar

2022-05924

Powel, Demetrius

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Chad Craig

File # MV221820237

Details:

On July 1, 2022, about 4:09 PM deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Moreno Valley Station, responded to the report of a major-injury traffic collision at the inte...

Stay Safe and Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend Responsibly

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

File # N/A

Details:

Cities of Eastvale, Jurupa Valley and Norco Calif. – On July 1, 2022, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department wants to remind the public driver...

Public Administrator Estate Auction

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 include: household item...

Sex Trafficking Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jamie Lewis

File # LA221810012

Details:

On Tuesday, June 30, 2022, members of the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHT) and the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team (SET) conducted a sex trafficking operation sup...

Stay Safe and Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend Responsibly

Reporting Deputy: Deputy Joshua Robertson

File # N/A

Details:

Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage, Calif. – Riverside Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers to plan ahead and celebrate the holiday safely and responsibly.

This weekend and through Monday, July 4, the R...

Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend Responsibly

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Grmusha

File # N/A

Details:

Moreno Valley, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department—Moreno Valley Station, reminds drivers to plan ahead and celebrate the holiday safely and responsibl...

DOJ Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Riverside County CCW Applicants

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brandi Swan

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is aware of the release of personal information from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) involving all individuals that applied for a permit...

Stay Safe and Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend Responsibly

Reporting Deputy: Opice

File # N/A

Details:

Temecula, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is reminding drivers to plan and celebrate the holiday safely and responsibly.

This weekend and through Monday, July 4, the Riverside ...

Stay Safe and Celebrate Fourth of July Weekend Responsibly

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # N/A

Details:

Coachella, and La Quinta Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is reminds drivers to plan and celebrate the holiday safely and responsibly.

This weekend and thro...

Fourth of July Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dawn Blair

File # N/A

Details:

San Jacinto, Calif. – San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station reminds drivers to plan ahead and celebrate the holiday safely and responsibly.

This weekend and through Monday, July 4, the San ...

2022-05867

Clark, Dante

Drowning

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # L221770033

Update:

The victim was identified as Dante Clark, a 9-year-old resident of Palmdale CA.

Details:

On June 26, 2022, about 10:35 AM, deputies received a call of a drowning at Launch Pointe Beach at Lake El...

2022-05809

Clark, Dante

2022-05798

Luquin, Lorenzo

2022-05797

Lara, Delmy

2022-05785

Rhoten, Katharine

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint (Update)

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Grmusha

File # Multiple

Update:

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

Minor Decoy Operation

Reporting Deputy: Varon Potter

File # N/A

Details:

Palm Desert, Calif. – On June 24, 2022, Deputies from the City of Palm Desert Business District and Special Enforcement Teams, in conjunction with Agents from the California Department of Alcoholic...

Armed Robbery and Carjacking Arrest (Update)

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dave Tinker

File # PE221720125

Update:

On Friday, June 24, 2022, the Perris Station’s Robbery Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) continued their investigation and were able to identify the second suspect as 19-year-old Perr...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Richard Carroll

File # JV221740138

Details:

On Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 7:54 PM, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 4000 block of Avon Street in Jurupa Valley. U...

Multi-Agency Parole / Probation Compliance Operation

Reporting Officer: Sergeant S. Dyer – Murrieta / Temecula Regional Gang Task Force

File # Multiple

Details:

On Thursday, June 23, 2022, law enforcement personnel from the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force (Regions 2,3,4,6, and 7), Special I...

One Person Arrested During Search Warrant in Connection to Road Rage Incident

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y221360035

Details:

On June 23, 2022, at 7:00 A.M., members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance of the Southern Coachella Valley Community Service District Team (SCVCSDT), ser...

2022-05703

Paniagua, Jorge

One Person Dead in Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dawn Blair

File # I221730095

Details:

On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 8:41 p.m., deputies assigned to the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station responded to the intersection of North State Street and Sagecrest Drive, regarding a ...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # S221670049

Update:

Investigators from the Central Homicide Unit have identified and arrested Joseph Samuel Runyon, 19-year-old male and Leslie Martinez, 36-year-old female, both residents of Desert Hot Springs as su...

Gun and Narcotic Sales Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y221730012

Details:

On June 22, 2022, at 7:00 A.M., members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance of the Southern Coachella Valley Community Service District Team (SCVCSDT), the...

Juvenile Gang Member with Firearms Arrested During Search Warrant

Reporting Officer: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE221720001

Details:

On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 6:30 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force with assistance from Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team, Palm Desert Business District Team, and...

Attempt Homicide Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # Y221510041

Details:

On May 31, 2022, at 6:54 PM, Thermal Station patrol deputies responded to the 52700 block of Genoa Drive, in the city of Coachella, in reference to a shooting between three subjects. A resid...

One Person Arrested and 11 Firearms Seized During Search Warrant

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # LA221720025

Details:

On June 21, 2022, at 11:00 AM, with the assistance of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, the Thermal Station Investigations Bureau, served a ...

Three Felons Arrested and over 100 Citations Issued in Traffic Enforcement Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dawn Blair

File # Multiple

Details:

On June 20, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station Traffic Team conducted a traffic enforcement operation within the city of San Jacinto. The...

Two Juveniles Arrested in Robbery Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y221650004

Details:

On June 21, 2022, at 7:00 A.M., members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance of the Southern Coachella Valley Community Service District Team (SCVCSDT), ser...

In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Lieutenant Michael Harter

File # BC221710001

Details:

On Monday, June 20, 2022, at 5:12 A.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department- Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility located an unresponsiv...

One Person Arrested for Possession of Illegal Firearms Body Armor and Ammunition

Reporting Officer: Sergeant Bartlett- Corona/Jurupa Valley Regional Gang Task Force

File # 22-36911

Details:

On May 27, 2022, members of the Corona/Jurupa Valley Regional Gang Task Force, with the assistance of the Corona Police Departments FLEX, Vice and Na...

2022-05589

Anguiano, Eva

2022-05584

Morgan, Jack

2022-05575

Sandoval, Leticia

2022-05569

Hernandez, Linda

Attempt Homicide Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y221680024

Details:

On June 17, 2022, at 11:36 A.M., patrol deputies assigned to the city of Coachella and the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), responded to a shooting which occurred at an okra ranch...

Tobacco Decoy Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y221680017

Details:

On June 17, 2022, members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), conducted a sting operation regarding the illegal sales of tobacco products. This operation was in conjunction wi...

One Person Arrested After Shooting Victim Multiple Times

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # Y221500008

Details:

On May 30, 2022, at 2:10 AM, Thermal Station patrol deputies responded to the 49200 block of Cesar Chavez, in the city of Coachella, in reference to a 25-year-old male that had been shot mul...

Under the Influence Burglary Suspect Leads Deputies on a Chase in San Jacinto and Hemet

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ken Hoon

File # I221630007

Details:

On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at about 2:02 a.m., a San Jacinto Deputy observed a white Mercedes Benz sedan where the driver was suspected of driving under the influence. The deputy attempted to perf...

Stolen Vehicle Arrest Leads to Recovered Electronics from Multiple Burglaries

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sean Liebrand

File # TE221530121

Details:

On June 8, 2022, patrol deputies assigned to Southwest Sheriff’s Station responded to a past commercial burglary and vehicle theft call for service at the 43500 block of Ridge Par...

Driving Under the Influence Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Morando

File # N/A

Details:

City of Jurupa Valley, Calif. – On June 18, 2022, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department wants to remind the public about the importance of being safe and sober when you are drivin...

2022-05460

Abric, Kevin

2022-05463

Beltran, Stefanie

Grand Theft Investigation Leads to One Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jamie Lewis

File # LA221560012

Details:

On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team (SET) served a property related search warrant at the 64000 block of Harvest Moon Road, in Desert Hot Springs. The search war...

One Firearm Seized and Two Gang Members Arrested in Search Warrant

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # C221650020

Details:

On June 14, 2022, at 10:00 A.M., members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Special Weapons and Tac...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Saturation Patrols

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Grmusha

File # N/A

Details:

Moreno Valley, Calif. – On June 10, 2022 and June 14, 2022, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station, will be on the look-out for dr...

Parole and Probation Compliance Sweep / Saturation Patrol

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Benjamin Medina

File # Multiple

Details:

On Friday, June 10, 2022, between the hours of 2pm and midnight, members of the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station, in partnership with the Hemet Gang Task Force, Cabazon Gang Task Forc...

Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Two Arrests

Reporting Officer: Sergeant Art Paez

File # G2022-04041

Details:

On Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 3:33 PM, Region 3 Gang Task Force Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 1700 Block of West Stetson Avenue, in the City of Hemet, on a Volkswagen sed...

2022-05362

Lira, Serenity

Attempt Homicide and Illegal Firearm Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y221610030

Details:

On June 10, 2022, at 3:32 P.M., patrol deputies assigned to the city of Coachella and the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), responded to a shooting which occurred in the 50-900 blo...

2022-05340

Gastelum-Aldana, Julian

Search Warrants Result in Arrests and 3 Illegally Possessed Firearms

Reporting Officer: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE221600002

Details:

On Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force conducted a follow-up investigation related to an armed robbery that occurred in the 40000 block o...

Illegal Fireworks Injury

Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Howard Hibbler

File # MV221590342

Details:

On June 8, 2022, at 6:42 pm, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to a residence in the 12000 block of Carnation Lane regarding an injury sustained from the illegal lighting...

2022-05321

Roddriguez-Berrios

24 Illegally Possessed Firearms Seized During Investigation

Reporting Officer: Sergeant Paul Heredia

File # GE221380001

Details:

On Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 4:30 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force conducted a follow-up investigation related to an illegally possessed firearms arrest by Deputies f...

2022-05138

Martinez Olea, Brandon

2022-05144

Molina, Jose

2022-05297

Flores, Marvin

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # Y221530001

Update:

Investigators identified and arrested the suspect in this investigation as Andrew Quintana Martinez, 22-year-old resident of Coachella. Martinez was booked into the local jail. There are no outsta...

Search Warrants Result in Arrests for Illegally Possessed Firearms

Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Paul Heredia

File # GE220710001

Details:

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