RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Arranging to Meet with a Minor for Lewd Purposes |
| Station Area: | Thermal |
| Written Date: | December 31, 2019 | Time: | 1:15 PM |
| Incident Date: | December 31, 2019 | Time: | 2:55 AM |
| Incident Location: | 50000 Block of Calle Tolosa, Coachella |
| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Thomas Anderson |
| File Number(s): | Y193650004 |
Details:
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| Jonathan Joseph Munoz |
On Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at approximately 02:55 AM, deputies assigned to the Thermal Station responded to a call for service at a residence located on the 50000 block of Calle Tolosa in the city of Coachella, regarding an adult male attempting to meet with a minor for lewd purposes. The initial investigation revealed an adult male, contacted a 14-year-old female and attempted to obtain her participation in specific sexual acts. The male was identified as Jonathan Joseph Munoz, an 18-year-old resident of La Quinta.
Jonathan Joseph Munoz was contacted in the 54000 block of Avenida Alvarado in the city of La Quinta and arrested at the location without incident. Munoz was subsequently booked at the Indio Jail for arranging to meet with a minor for lewd purposes.
This investigation is on-going. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Investigator Chancellor at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling (760) 863-8990.
Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff's CrimeTips online form.
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