Press Releases

Commercial Burglary Arrest

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Palm Desert Station Burglary Suppression Unit (BSU) conducted further investigation regarding a commercial burglary that occurred on August 31, 2021 in the 34000 block of Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert. The suspect in this investigation forced his w...

Summer Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Mobilization

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Palm Desert, and Rancho Mirage Calif. – As friends and family plan vacations during the final days of summer, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is reminding everyone to stay safe by always choosing a sober way to go.

No matt...

Pedestrian Safety Month

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Palm Desert, and Rancho Mirage Calif. – As part of Pedestrian Safety Month, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is supporting efforts throughout September to improve pedestrian safety and help reduce crashes and injuries.

Pede...

Providing False Information to Law Enforcement

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On Friday, August 20, 2021, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (Palm Desert Station) received information from a citizen that a female juvenile was a victim of child neglect and sexual assault. These serious allegations set in mot...

Child Adduction Arrest

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On August 27, 2021, deputies assigned to the Palm Desert Station responded to the 31000 block of Robert Road, in the unincorporated area of Riverside County, known as Thousand Palms, regarding a child abduction. The father of a female child had re...

Driving Under The Influence (DUI) Saturation Event

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Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Palm Desert California - Deputies from the Palm Desert station, who serve the communities of Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Palm Desert will be out on patrol on August 28, 2021 from 7:00pm until 3:00am. They will be look...

Commercial Burglary Arrest

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Palm Desert Station Burglary Suppression Unit (BSU) conducted further investigation regarding several commercial burglaries that occurred between the dates of May 5, 2021 and August 9, 2021 within the city of Palm Desert. While conducting further ...

Know Your Limit Campaign

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Palm Desert, Calif. – On September 3, 2021, the Riverside County Sheriff’s department will have deputies out in the community educating the public on how to monitor their alcohol intake and “know your limit.&rdquo...

Back to School Safety

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Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage, Calif. As students head back to the classroom, schools and the communities around them are going to be busier.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s department reminds everyone to stay aware and stay safe with incr...

Residential “Cat” Burglary Arrest

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Palm Desert Station Burglary Suppression Unit (BSU) conducted further investigation regarding several residential “Cat” burglaries that occurred between the dates of June 21, 2021 and July 09, 2021 within the city of Palm Deser...

Driving Under The Influence (DUI) Checkpoint

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Palm Desert, Calif. – One arrested for DUI  while conducting a DUI checkpoint on July 30, 2021.

The checkpoint was held at Cook St and Country Club Dr from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. 

One driver was arrested for DUI, four driv...