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Masked Armed Suspect Commits Robbery at Local Business and Flees with Undisclosed Amount of Cash
On May 6, 2023, at 11:23 p.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff Station responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business in the 16400 block of Perris Blvd, Moreno Valley.
Illegal Marijuana Dispensary
On Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 5:30 p.m., deputies from the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team (SET) responded to the 1700 block of Production Circle regarding a disturbance.
Homicide
Investigators have identified and arrested three suspects in connection with the homicide investigation of Robert Bettencourt, that occurred on 03/06/23, in Winchester. Three suspects were taken into custody without incident at or near their residences and are identified as Kevin R. Hirsch, 46-year-old, resident of Menifee, Clifford Franken, 54-year-old resident of Hemet, and Matthew Fromer, 50-year-old resident of Menifee.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
The Moreno Valley Special Enforcement Team (SET) identified the suspect as Juan Chavarria, 29-year-old resident of Jurupa Valley. On May 5, 2023, Moreno Valley SET located Chavarria in the city of Jurupa Valley and arrested him without incident.
Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Minor
On April 20, 2023, at approximately 2:00 PM, Southwest Station deputies responded to the 31000 block of Manford Drive, in the unincorporated area of Winchester. Deputies learned an adult male contacted a female juvenile while she was alone riding her bike.
