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In November 2020, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station Problem Oriented Policing Team received information regarding illegal narcotic sales occurring in the unincorporated area of Lake Elsinore, county of Riverside. 

On December 2, 2020, after an in-depth investigation, deputies served a search warrant at a residence in the 28600 block of Haygood Way, in the unincorporated area of Lake Elsinore, county of Riverside.  Approximately 85.8 grams of heroin, two stolen firearms, one California non-compliant rifle, four thousand dollars in U.S. currency, and other indicia of narcotic sales were located.

Steven Loyal Earles (49 years old), Bailey Ray Earles (23 years old), Luke Patrick MacDougall (39 years old) all residents of the city of  Lake Elsinore and John Wesley Gilmore (52 years old), a resident of the city of Riverside, were arrested in connection with this investigation and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center on various narcotic related charges, weapons violations and violation of probation.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Tran 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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Steven Earles	Bailey Earles	Luke MacDougall	John Gilmore