RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Vehicle Pursuit |
| Station Area: | Lake Elsinore |
| Written Date: | January 10, 2020 | Time: | 10:30 AM |
| Incident Date: | January 9, 2020 | Time: | 9:49 PM |
| Incident Location: | Victoria Brook Lane, Lake Elsinore |
| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Sara Mack |
| File Number(s): | F200090038 |
Details:
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| Dennis Morales |
On Thursday, January 9, 2020, approximately 9:50 p.m., deputies from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station observed a vehicle parked near the intersection of Rostrata Street and Tereticornis Avenue. The vehicle entered the roadway and driver displayed erratic driving actions consistent with driving under the influence. Deputies initiated a traffic stop, but the driver failed to stop the vehicle. A vehicle pursuit led to a foot pursuit through a residential area. With the assistance of the Sheriff’s K-9 Team and the Aviation Unit, the suspect was taken into custody.
The suspect was identified as Dennis Morales (30 years old residing in Lake Elsinore) who is currently on parole. A stolen firearm and narcotics were located in Morales’ vehicle. Morales was booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center for Driving under the Influence, Evading, Possession of Narcotics, Felon in Possession of a firearm and Violation of Parole.
Anyone with additional information is urged to call Deputy Kramer at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station at (951) 245-3300. As a reminder, "Community Policing" involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.
Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is seeking applicants for Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff Trainee, Correctional Deputy, Sheriff’s 911 Communications Officer, and other employment opportunities such as clerical and support positions. If you are interested in a career with us, please apply at www.joinrsd.org or call 1-888-Join-RSD |