Press Releases

The City of Perris Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File # N/A

Details:

Perris, Calif. – On April 26th, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Perris Station, will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-...

Fentanyl Poisoning Suspect Arrested for Murder

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sean Liebrand

File # G233230004

Details:

On November 19, 2023, at 8:11 a.m., deputies from the Norco Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to the intersection of Stagecoach Drive and Roundup Road in Norco regarding an unrespo...

Railroad Safety Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Cryder

File # T241150018 / HT241150001

Details:

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the Riverside Sheriff’s Palm Desert Station’s Business District Team and Special Enforcement Team, in collaboration with the Riv...

Attempted Kidnapper Arrested by Investigators

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Martinez

File # MV241150064

Details:

On April 24, 2024, at 9:20 a.m., deputies assigned to the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of an attempted kidnapping in the area of Cactus Avenue and Perri...

Suspects Arrested for Smuggling Drugs Into Correctional Facility

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ken Thurm

File # SC240580001

Details:

In February of 2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Investigation Bureau began an investigation into inmates coordinating with a subject outside of the jail facilit...

Quality of Life - Theft Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Thomas

File # Multiple

Details:

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s– Lake Elsinore Robbery-Burglary Suppression Team and Special Enforcement Team conducted a quality o...

The City of Perris Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File # N/A

Details:

Perris, Calif. – On April 24th, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Perris Station, will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-...

2024-03139

Magallanes, Adrian

Homicide Suspect Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Lance Stoyer

File # WI241130045

Details:

On Monday, April 22, 2024, at 9:54 p.m., deputies from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station responded to the 33000 block of Breckenridge Trail, Wildomar, regarding the report of an ...

2024-03053

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In-Custody Death

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Sergeant Christopher Wedel

File # BC241100004

Details:

On Friday, April 19, 2024, at 8:00 p.m., deputies from the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility found an unresponsive male in a housing unit cell. Custody staff and jail me...

Jurupa Valley Distracted Driving Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rafael Lopez

File # N/A

Details:

Jurupa Valley Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Jurupa Valley, Calif. – On April 23rd, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Jurupa Valley Station will cond...

2024-03076

Weaver, Sean

2024-03069

Redman, Dawn

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File # N/A

Update:

San Jacinto, Calif.–The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, San Jacinto Station, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Driver License checkpoint on Friday, April 19, 2024....

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Marcos Acosta

File # N/A

Update:

Moreno Valley, Calif.—The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Moreno Valley Station, conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Frida...

2024-03029

Goldenstein, Janet

Distributing Harmful Matter to Minors

Reporting Deputy: Master Investigator David Schell

File # PE231530124

Details:

In November 2023, investigators with the Riverside Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit arrested 32-year-old David Sanabria of Perris for sending harmful matter to minors. San...

Sex and Arson Compliance Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joe Narciso

File: N/A

Details:

On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Southwest Sheriff’s Station conducted a registered offender compliance check at the residences of 74 registered sex offenders throughout the Southwest Sherif...

2024-03018

Spencer, Lynette

Corrections Career Expo

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brandie Jackson

File # N/A

Details:

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Corrections Career Expo located at the John J. Benoit Detention Center, 82675 HWY 111, Indio, CA 922...

2024-02995

Ortega, Anthony

2024-02974

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In-Custody Death

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Sergeant Christopher Wedel

File # RC241070007

Details:

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 9:58 p.m., deputies from the Robert Presley Detention Center found an unresponsive male in a housing unit cell. Custody staff and jail medica...

Homicide Investigation in Moreno Valley

Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant M. Martinez

File # MV240280026

Update:

Investigators with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit continued their investigation into the murder of Roshadd Johnson, a 41-year-old resident of Moreno Valley.

On...

Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Walter Segura

File # MA241070053

Details:

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 4:24 p.m., deputies from the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station responded to the 11000 block of Starlily Court, Temescal Valley, regarding the report of...

Homicide Suspect in Custody

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jesse Martinez

File # I173160037

Update:

After a lengthy investigation into the murder of 31-year-old Anna Meza of San Jacinto, investigators with the Central Homicide Unit identified the suspect as Daniel Acevedo, a 27-year-old re...

Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Minor Shoulder Tap Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Garcia-Villa

File # N/A

Details:

Agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office arrested three suspects on April 13, 2024, for furnishing ...

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Marcos Acosta

File # MV241060074

Details:

On Monday, April 15, 2024, at 11:40 a.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Traffic Bureau were flagged down regarding a possible road rage incident. Deputies dete...

Commercial Robbery Suspect Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dan Flores

File # L241020030

Details:

On Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 8:00 am, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station responded to a business in the 18000 block of Collier Avenue, Lake Elsinore, for a re...

Uptick In Sophisticated Criminal Activity

Reporting Deputy: Captain Dean Agnoletto

File # Various File Numbers

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Palm Desert Station, would like to inform local residents of recent crime trends and to be extra diligent for their safety. The...

Fake Priest Arrested in Moreno Valley

Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Sam Morovich

File # MV241010139 & MV241010218

Details:

Law enforcement agencies across the United States have been on the lookout for a serial burglar posing as a priest, “Father Martin.” The suspect repor...

2024-02830

Jester, Jason

The City of Perris Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File # N/A

Details:

Perris, Calif. – On April 10th, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Perris Station, will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-...

Jewelry Theft Suspects Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Rovann Cleveland

File # T241010118

Details:

On April 10, 2024, at 1:32 PM, members of the Palm Desert Station’s Burglary Suppression Unit, Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team, and Patrol responded to a theft in progress in t...

Distracted Driving Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File # N/A

Details:

San Jacinto Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

San Jacinto, Calif. – On April 10th, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – San Jacinto Station, will conduct ...

2024-02754

Aparicio, Alfredo

2024-02781

Garcia, Noah

2024-02767

Morales, Guillermo

2024-02766

Juarez, Mauricio

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rafael Lopez

File # JV240990121 

Details:

On Monday, April 8, 2024, about 3:01 PM, deputies assigned to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to the area of Sierra Avenue and Karen Lane, Jurupa Valley, re...

2024-02752

Murillo, Jorge Orlando

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Saturation/Safety Enforcement Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant J. Morando

File # N/A

Details

City of Norco, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office/Norco Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and overall t...

Eastvale Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant I. Robles

File # N/A

Details

Eastvale, Calif. – On April 8th, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Jurupa Valley Station will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone l...

Jurupa Valley Distracted Driving Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rafael Lopez

File # N/A

Details:

Jurupa Valley Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Jurupa Valley, Calif. – On April 9TH, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Jurupa Valley Station will condu...

2024-02709

Gutierrez, Jaime

2024-02691

Sandoval, Avelino

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint

Reporting Deputy: Thomas

File # N/A

Update:

2 Arrested and 14 Cited at Rancho Mirage DUI Checkpoint

Rancho Mirage, Calif. – On April 6, 2024, one person was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), and 1 person was arrested for driving on a s...

Prostitution Sting Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Kamal Kabbara

File# Multiple

Details:

On Thursday, April 4, 2024, the Perris Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team (SET) along with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Anti-Human Trafficking Team (RCAHT) conduct...

Convicted Felon Arrested for Weapon Possession Charges

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Cameron James

File # GE240960001

Details:

On Friday, April 5, 2024, at 3:10 p.m., members of the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force (GTF) served a weapons-related search warrant in the 46500 block of Monroe Street, Indi...

Attempted Murder Suspects Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dave Tinker

File# PE240800141

Details:

On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 10:29 p.m., deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station responded to the 500 block of North Perris Boulevard, Perris, regarding a shooting. Deputies l...

Residential Burglary

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jarrod Meissen

File # WI240940009

Details:

On April 3, 2024, at 9:55 a.m., Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station patrol deputies were dispatched to the 36000 block of Mustang Spirit Lane in Wildomar in reference to a residentia...

School Violence Threat Arrests

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Aaron Avila

File # JV240950127 

Details:

On Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 3:20 p.m., a Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station school resource deputy assigned to a middle school in the 8000 block of Galena Avenue, Jurupa V...

2024-02630

Myles, Anthony

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File # I240950015

Details:

On Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 7:38 a.m., deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station responded to Ramona Expressway X San Jacinto Avenue, San Jacinto, regarding a major injury...

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...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File # N/A

Details:

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

Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells, Calif. – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a...

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...

Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jarrod Meissen

File # WI240790047

Details:

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 9:12 p.m., patrol deputies from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to an armed robbery at a business in the 23000 block of Clinton...

2024-02578

Myles, Anthony

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...

2024-02581

Reyes Diaz, Perla

Grand Theft and Evading Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Cryder

File # T240920078 T240920094

Details:

On April 1, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a business in the 73000 block of El Paseo, Palm Desert, regarding a grand thef...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

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

Cities of Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, and Canyon Lake, Calif. – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Mon...

Distracted Driving Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Details:

Distracted Driving Operation

Wildomar, Calif. – On April 03, 2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of viola...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File # N/A

Details:

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

Temecula, Calif. – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the driver&am...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File # N/A

Details:

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

Perris, Calif. – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the driver&...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Reporting Deputy: Corporal Evan Bechtold

File # N/A

Details:

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

Moreno Valley, Calif. – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the ...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

File # N/A

Details:

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

San Jacinto, Calif. – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the dr...

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rafael Lopez

File # N/A

Details:

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

Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, and Norco, Calif. – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time t...

2024-02554

Bigley, Theodore

Jurupa Valley Distracted Driving Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rafael Lopez

File # N/A

Details:

Jurupa Valley Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Jurupa Valley, Calif. – On April 2nd, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Jurupa Valley Station will condu...

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...

Kidnapping

Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Jared Howe

File # MA240890001

Details:

On Friday, March 29, 2024, at 1:16 a.m., deputies assigned to the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station were notified of a kidnapping that occurred in the unincorporated area of Riverside County kn...

2024-02452

Villalon Ramirez, Angel

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Christopher Loucks

File # I240870066

Details:

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 7:58 PM, deputies assigned to the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station responded to the area of South San Jacinto Avenue and Shaver Street in the cit...

Attempt Carjacking and Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant J. Trudeau

File # MA240870034

Details:

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 8:23 p.m., deputies from the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station responded to the 8900 block of Cajalco Road in the unincorporated area of Temescal Valley...

2024-02449

Puentes, Elizabeth

2024-02437

Labrecque, Alexa

Deputy-Involved Shooting

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez

File # JV240580071

Details:

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 3:23 a.m., the Riverside County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau responded to a residence in the 900 block of North Vista Way in Colto...

2024-02413

Ramirez, Francisco

2024-02368

Detulio, Robert

Organized Retail Grand Theft Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Juan Cedeno

File # B240780026

Details:

On March 18, 2024, at 4:03 p.m., deputies assigned to the Cabazon Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a business in the 48000 block of Seminole Drive in Cabazon regarding a grand th...

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...

Sexual Assault Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant S. Favero 

File # MA240840036

Details:

On Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 5:42 p.m., deputies assigned to the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station responded to the 3700 block of Harvill Lane in the unincorporated area of ...

Organized Retail Theft Suspects Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Daniel Milbrandt

File# T232800034 / T232910107

Update:

On February 12, 2024, at 2:31 p.m., an additional theft occurred at the same business with similar circumstances to the prior two thefts in October 2023. The Palm Desert Invest...

2024-02375

Hurt, Travis

Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Chad Thompson

File# PE240840041

Details:

On Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 10:35 a.m., deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station responded to a robbery call for service in the 2000 Block of North Perris Boulevard, Perris. Up...

2024-02353

Valle, Pedro

2024-02297

Jones, Daniel

2024-02316

N/A

2024-02315

Nemat, Adam

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...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

Update:

Canyon Lake, Calif.-The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department/Lake Elsinore Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, March 22,...

Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) St. Patrick’s Holiday Enforcement

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant GarciaVilla

File # N/A

Details:

Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Issues 19 Citations and Arrests Two for Outstanding Arrest Warrants in a Statewide St. Patrick’s Day Holiday Enforcement Operation

The Riverside C...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Tom Anderson

File # N/A

Details:

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...

Homicide (Update)

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez / Sergeant Jarred Bishop

File# O231360006

Update:

Investigators from the Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit continued to investigate this murder. During the course of the investigation, investigators id...

2024-02249

Kerman, Robert

Attempted Murder and Robbery Suspects Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Chad Thompson

File# PE240750125

Details:

On Friday, March 15, 2024, at 8:12 p.m., deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station responded to a robbery call for service in the 500 block of West 4th Street, Perris. Upon deputi...

Major Injury Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant William Pratt

File: TE240800249

Details:

On March 20, 2024, about 7:59 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Southwest Station, responded to the report of a major injury traffic collision near North Gen...

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...

2024-02026

Rodriguez, Christina

2024-02108

Brihim, Dustin

Jurupa Valley DUI Checkpoint Results

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rafael Lopez

File # N/A

Details:

THREE ARRESTED AT JURUPA VALLEY DUI CHECKPOINT

Jurupa Valley, Calif. – Between March 15, 2024, at 8:00 PM and March 16, 2024, at 2:00 AM, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Ju...

DUI Checkpoint Results

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant William Pratt

File: Multiple

Details:

On March 15, 2024, four drivers were arrested for suspected DUI during a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint.

The DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint was held at Temecula Parkway and...

24 Citations Issued For Hands-Free Cell Phone Violations

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mark Chlarson

File # N/A

Details:

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 ...

St. Patrick's Day Safety Enforcement Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File # N/A

Details:

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

Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, and Indian Wells, Calif. – With the St. Patrick’s D...

Corrections Career Expo

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brandie Jackson 

File # N/A

Details:

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Corrections Career Expo at the Ben Clark Training Center, located at 16791 Davis Avenue, Riverside, ...

Narcotic Investigation Leads to Bulk Seizure of Methamphetamine

Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant J. Kaffka

File # R240710005

Details:

On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 9:30 p.m., investigators from the Riverside Sheriff’s Special Investigations Bureau, in cooperation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and t...

Public Administrator Estate Auction

Reporting Officer: Assistant Public Administrator, Natasha L. Rangel

File # N/A

Details:

The Riverside County Sheriff Public Administrator holds public auctions to liquidate estate property of county decedents.
The property to be auctioned varies but may in...

2024-01931

Vanbuskirk, Josee

2024-02048

Rios, Joseph

Multiple Bomb Threats

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Orlando Castañeda

File # I240650029, I240670028 and I24073069

Details:

Between March 5 and March 13, 2024, San Jacinto High School received multiple bomb threats. On every incident, deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff&...

2024-02016

Groth, Jay

2024-01994

Bernard, Robyn

Fatal Traffic Collision

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Don Olson

File # T240720118

Details:

On March 12, 2024, at about 7:31 p.m., deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to the intersection of Cook Street and County Club Drive regarding a report of a major ...

2024-01998

Richwine, Maria Eugenia

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Firearms and Drug Charges

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Daniel Chico 

File # I240700052

Details:

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 11:01 p.m., deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Ramona Expressway and State Street in ...

Driving Under the Influence DUI Checkpoint

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rafael Lopez

File # N/A

Details:

Riverside County Sheriff – Jurupa Valley Holding DUI Checkpoint March 15, 2024

Jurupa Valley, Calif. – On March 15, 2024, The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa V...

2024-01929

Pending notification

2024-01930

Pape, Philip

Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Shoulder Tap Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant GarciaVilla

File # N/A

Details:

Lake Elsinore and Wildomar – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) cited one individual during ABC&am...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Joey Sinz

File: N/A

Details:

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department- Temecula Holding DUI Checkpoint 3/15/2023

Temecula, Calif. – On March 15th, 2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a...

St. Patrick's Day Safety Enforcement Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant I. Robles

File # N/A

Details:

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

Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, and Norco, Calif. – With the St. Patrick’s Day celebration...

Homicide Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Lance Stoyer

File: TE-240700119

Details:

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, at approximately 9:18 p.m., deputies from the Southwest Sheriff’s Station responded to the 41000 block of Moreno Road in the city of Temecula after recei...

St. Patrick's Day Safety Enforcement Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Sinz

File # N/A

Details:

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

Temecula, Calif. – With the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations fast approaching, the Riversi...

Decoy Shoulder Tap Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Chris Mattson

File: TE240690055

Details:

On March 09, 2024, the Riverside Sheriff’s Southwest Station conducted a Decoy Shoulder Tap Operation in the city of Temecula. The operation resulted in arrests by citation of two ...

Three arrested for Smuggling Narcotics into a Correctional Facility

Reporting Deputy: C. Sergeant Spencer Rustad 

File # SC240500003

Details:

In February 2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Gang Intelligence Unit, and Corrections Central Investigations Unit opened an investigation into inmates and...

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

Details:

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...

Impersonating a Peace Officer Suspect Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Robert Thomas

File # CN240650012

Details:

On Thursday, March 7, 2024, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team assumed an investigation regarding a subject impersonating a peace of...

St. Patrick's Day Safety Enforcement Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jared Hansen

File # N/A

Details:

Moreno Valley, Calif. – With the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations fast approaching, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Moreno Valley Station will be on alert for suspe...

Illegal Indoor Marijuana Grow, Cash and Firearms located in Search Warrant

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Matt Posson

File # I240180044

Details:

On Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., the San Jacinto Station’s Special Enforcement Team, with the assistance of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforce...

St. Patrick's Day Safety Enforcement Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File # N/A

Details:

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

Perris, Calif. – With the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations fast approaching, the ...

St. Patrick's Day Safety Enforcement Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Patrick Lynch

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

San Jacinto, Calif. – With the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations fast approaching,...

Distracted Driving Enforcement Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mark Chlarson

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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...

2024-01856

Nestande, Brian

2024-01869

Kittiko, Gene

2024-01866

Lanni, Nicolas

Driving Under the Influence DUI Checkpoint

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Marcos Acosta

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Riverside County Sheriff – Moreno Valley Holding DUI Checkpoint March 15, 2024

Moreno Valley, Calif. – On March 15, 2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Moreno ...

Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Grants

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jason Gore

File # N/A

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On behalf of the County of Riverside, Sheriff Chad Bianco is applying for a total of $200,168 from the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Division Grants & Cooperati...

Hit and Run Collision Leaves Child Hospitalized

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeremy Bracey

File# PE240450142

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Upon further investigation into this collision, deputies determined the suspect vehicle was a 2023 Ram 1500. Deputies identified the driver of the Ram as Mlouie Qutami, a 29-year-old resident...

2024-01701

Bridgeman, Ariel

Carjacking Suspect Arrested

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dave Tinker

File# PE240590166

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On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 9:39 p.m., deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station responded to Stoneybrook Way x Wildwood Lane in Perris regarding a carjacking. The victim to...

2024-01690

Marks, Sandy

2024-01685

Macho, Kenneth

Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Grants

Reporting Deputy: D. Householder

File # N/A

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On behalf of the County of Riverside, Sheriff Chad Bianco is applying for a total of $82,759 from the California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Division Grants & Cooperative Agr...

Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Grants

Reporting Deputy: Sgt. Shawn Hubachek

File # N/A

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On behalf of the County of Riverside, Sheriff Chad Bianco is applying for a total of $213,570 in California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Division Grants & Cooperative Agr...

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...

Chop Shop / Narcotics Sales Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jarrod Meissen

File # WI240590054

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On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team (SET) began investigating a residence within the 32000 block of Wesley Street in Wil...

2024-01546

Mazariegos Lopez, Elder Oswaldo

Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

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 Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation

Lake Elsinore, Calif. – On February 28th, 2024, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office will conduct an enforcement operation focuse...

2024-01619

Palma Gaitan, Leny

DUI Saturation/Safety Enforcement Operation

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant J. Morando

File # Multiple

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City of Norco, Calif. – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office/Norco Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a driving under the influence of alcohol and/or dr...

Mass Casualty Incident Drill at Acrisure Arena

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Jeff Cryder

File # N/A

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Personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Palm Desert Station, in collaboration with Cal Fire, Eisenhower Medical Center, Acrisure Arena, and several other local agencies will be...

2023-09384

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2023-09245

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In-Custody Death

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Sergeant Christopher Wedel

File # RC233470002

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On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 6:51 a.m., deputies from the Robert Presley Detention Center found an unresponsive male in a housing unit cell. Custody staff and jail m...

2023-08208

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In-Custody Death

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ken Thurm

File # BC233080002

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On Saturday, November 4, 2023, deputies from the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility responded to an unresponsive male in the intake area. Custody staff and jail medical personnel immediately ...

2023-06960

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In-Custody Death

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Sergeant Christopher Wedel

File # SC232610002

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On Monday, September 18, 2023, at 11:30 a.m., investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Corrections Central Investigations, were notified of an in-custody...

2023-06857

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In-Custody Death

Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # RC232570001

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On Thursday, September 14th, 2023, deputies from the Robert Presley Detention Center were alerted to an unresponsive male inmate in the intake area. Deputies and jail medical personnel immediately admin...

2023-06390

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In-Custody Death

Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # BC232390006

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On Sunday, August 27, 2023, deputies from the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility were alerted to an unresponsive male inmate in a housing unit. Deputies and jail medical personnel immediately administ...

2023-06057

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In-Custody Death

Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # IC232260002

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On August 14, 2023, at 12:36 a.m., deputies from the John Benoit Detention Center found an unresponsive male in a housing unit cell. Custody staff and jail medical personnel immediately administered lif...

2023-05026

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In-Custody Death

Reporting Deputy: Ken Thurm

File # RC231860001

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On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Corrections Central Investigations, were notified of an in-custody death. It was learned Astrid Johnson, a 62-ye...

2022-04095

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In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Richard Carroll

File # IC231420002

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On Monday, May 22, 2023, at 3:33 PM, deputies assigned to the John J. Benoit Detention Center found an unresponsive male inmate in a holding cell. Custody staff and jail medical personnel immediat...

2022-02092

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In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Lieutenant Flakes

File # SC230700002

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On Saturday March 11, 2023, at 4:15 P.M. deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office-Cois Byrd Detention Center were called to the cell of an unresponsive male inmate...

2022-01099

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In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC230360004

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On Sunday, February 5, 2023, at about 1:58 P.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center were conducting a secur...

Homicide

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # SC230120001

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On January 12, 2023, at 1:31 hours, deputies assigned to the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center were alerted of a disturbance coming from within one of the cells. Deputies went to investigate and fou...

2022-00352

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2022-10962

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In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC223470004

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On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 12:32 P.M., deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center were conducting ...

2022-10688

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In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC223460001

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On Monday, December 12, 2022, about 1:53 AM, deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Robert Presley Detention Center, responded to the...

2022-09949

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In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-Flores

File # RC223240003

Details:

On Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 3:37 PM, deputies assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center, located in the 4000 block of Orange Street in Riverside, were calle...