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Posted on: December 1, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Homicide

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Sheriff Chad Bianco

Press Release:Homicide
Station Area:Anza
Written Date:October 7, 2021Time:5:00 AM
Incident Date:October 6, 2021Time:4:35 PM
Incident Location:61200 block of Indian Paint Brush Rd, Anza
Reporting Officer:Sergeant Richard Carroll
File Number(s):D212790053


Banjamin-Winkle
Benjamin Winkle

Update:

On November 28, 2021, Benjamin Winkle was located in Northern California and arrested by the Placer County Sheriff’s Department. Winkle was arrested for unrelated new charges and the arrest warrant stemming from this homicide investigation. Winkle is currently in custody at the Placer County Jail and will eventually be extradited to Riverside County for the murder charge.

Details:

On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 4:35 PM, deputies from the Hemet Station responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon at a residence in the 61200 block of Indian Paint Brush Rd in Anza. Deputies arrived at the location and located a deceased adult male.

Deputies secured the area and began an investigation. Investigators from the Hemet Sheriff’s Station and the Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation. The decedent has been identified as 37-year-old Michael Mendoza.

The investigation identified the suspect as 36-year-old Benjamin Winkle. Winkle fled the location before the arrival of deputies and is being sought for his involvement in the incident. Investigators are following up on active leads regarding Winkle’s whereabouts.

The investigation is ongoing, and investigators ask if Winkle is seen, please call 911. Do not attempt to make contact. Anyone with information regarding the incident is also asked to contact Central Homicide Investigator Juarez at (951) 955-2777.

For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Information Bureau.

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