RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Search Warrant |
| Station Area: | Lake Elsinore |
| Written Date: | September 11, 2020 | Time: | 2:30 PM |
| Incident Date: | September 11, 2020 | Time: | 8:00 AM |
| Incident Location: | 200 block White Oak Road, Lake Elsinore
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| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Jeff Reese
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| File Number(s): | L202550040
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Details:
In September 2020, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station Problem Oriented Policing Team received information regarding illegal narcotic sales occurring in the city of Lake Elsinore.
On September 11, 2020, after a rigorous investigation deputies served a search warrant at a residence on White Oak Road, in Lake Elsinore, county of Riverside. Approximately 31.9 grams of methamphetamine, 200 oxycontin, 50 hydrocodone, 80cc of heroin, and other indicia of narcotic sales were located.
The property owner at the location, Robert Denis Rooks, age 56, of Lake Elsinore was taken into custody.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Deputy Chambers at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.
As a reminder, "Community Policing" involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.
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