RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTSheriff Chad Bianco |
| Press Release: | Possession for Sales of a Controlled Substance and Weapon on School Grounds |
| Station Area: | Moreno Valley
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| Written Date: | 11/05/19 | Time: | 4:45 PM |
| Incident Date: | 11/05/19 | Time: | 11:24 PM |
| Incident Location: | Sunnymead Middle School, 23996 Eucalyptus, Moreno Valley |
| Reporting Officer: | Sergeant Victor Tejeda |
| File Number(s): | MV193090155 |
Details:
On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, about 11:24 AM, the School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to the Sunnymead Middle School received information of a student selling drugs on school property.
The ensuing investigation led to the identification of a 13-year-old male student. The student was detained and interviewed. During the interview, the student admitted to being in possession of drugs, and was found to have Marijuana, Xanax, a scale, and a pocket knife.
The suspect was arrested and booked into the Riverside County Juvenile Hall for possession for sales of a controlled substance and for having a weapon on school grounds.
At the direction of Sheriff Chad Bianco, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is committed to the safety and security of our youth and takes a zero-tolerance approach to criminal acts on school grounds and in our community. Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Sergeant Tejeda at the Moreno Valley Station at (951) 486-6700.
Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff's CrimeTips online form.
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