RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Illegal Firearm Arrest |
| Station Area: | Moreno Valley |
| Written Date: | July 2, 2021 | Time: | 12:17 AM |
| Incident Date: | June 30, 2021 | Time: | 8:17 PM |
| Incident Location: | 22000 block of Aqueduct Way / Moreno Valley
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| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Christopher Varela
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| File Number(s): | MV211810367
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Details:
On June 30,2021, at 8:17 PM, Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team/Gang Unit were conducting proactive patrol in the 22000 block of Aqueduct Way in Moreno Valley and attempted to contact a juvenile subject, who fled on foot. The juvenile was quickly apprehended and found to be in possession of an unregistered firearm. The juvenile was taken into custody.
The Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team/Gang Unit is committed to creating safe and secure neighborhoods free of violent crime and gang activity. If you have any information related to gang or illegal weapon related activity in your neighborhood, you can contact Sgt. Varela at the Moreno Valley Station at (951)486-6700.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Deputy Salazar at the Moreno Valley Sheriff Station – (951) 486-6700.
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