Press Releases

Evading, Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Peace Officer (Vehicle)

Lieutenant Nicolas Lingle

File # C240950033

Details:

On April 4, 2024, at 2:16 p.m., members of the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force and the Thermal Sheriff’s Station located a vehicle in the city of Indio with a driver who was suspec...

Deputy-Involved Shooting

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Deirdre Vickers

File # LA240940089

Details:

On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 11:51 p.m., deputies from the Thermal Sheriff's Station were dispatched to the 44000 block of Vista Dunes Lane, La Quinta, regarding an assault wi...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Tom Anderson

File # N/A

Details:

Stay Focused, Stay Safe: Get Off Your Apps
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Coachella and La Quinta, Calif. – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safet...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint Results

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Tom Anderson

File # Multiple

Details:

Coachella, Calif.—The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Thermal Station, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, Ma...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant  Jarred Bishop

File # C240850001

Details:

On March 25, 2024, at 12:05 a.m., deputies assigned to the Thermal Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to the 71000 block of Miramar Drive, Mecca, in reference to an assaul...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Tom Anderson

File # N/A

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Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Thermal Station, Holding Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint March 29, 2024

Coachella, Calif. – On March 29, 2024, the Riverside County...

Commercial Burglary Suspect Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Mushinskie

File # LA240570006

Details:

Between February and March 2024, numerous businesses throughout the Coachella Valley were victims of window-smash burglaries. Members of the Thermal Sheriff Station’s La Quin...

24 Citations Issued For Hands-Free Cell Phone Violations

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mark Chlarson

File # N/A

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La Quinta, Calif. – 24 drivers were cited for hands-free cell phone violations during a distracted driving enforcement operation on 03/15/2024.

“Despite repeated efforts to warn ...

City of Coachella Tobacco Compliance Checks

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Tom Anderson

File # N/A

Details:

On March 07, 2024, deputies assigned to the Coachella Community Action Team carried out a Minor Decoy Operation as part of a tobacco sales compliance check. The Minor Decoy Operation utilized indivi...

St. Patrick's Day Safety Enforcement Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Tom Anderson

File # N/A

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Celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day Responsibly: Designate a Sober Driver, Your Lucky Charm

Coachella and La Quinta, Calif. – With the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations fast approaching, the Riverside Coun...

Distracted Driving Enforcement Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mark Chlarson

File # N/A

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City of La Quinta Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

La Quinta, Calif. – On March 15th, 2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an enforcement operatio...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Chlarson

File # N/A

Update:

1 drug arrest and 14 citations issued at La Quinta DUI Checkpoint

La Quinta, Calif. – On 03/22/2023, 14 drivers were cited for being unlicensed and there were no arrests for DUI at a DUI checkpo...

Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Grants

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Timothy White

File # N/A

Details:

On behalf of the County of Riverside, Sheriff Chad Bianco is applying for a total of $86,611 from the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Division Grants & Coopera...