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Intoxicated Teacher Arrested
Monday, September 12, 2022, at 10:17 am, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to the 86100 block of Avenue 66 in Thermal regarding reports of an intoxicated teacher on a local school campus.
Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, Domestic Assault, and False Imprisonment
On September 8, 2022, at 7:46 PM, Thermal Station patrol deputies were flagged down in the 91000 block of 5th Street in Mecca, reference a 42-year-old female who was kidnapped, beaten, strangled with a belt, and held against her will for over eight hours.
Burglars Captured Inside a Residence in the Fairview Fire Evacuation Zone
On Saturday, September 10, 2022, around 1:39 PM, deputies assigned to the Fairview Fire incident were dispatched to the area of Coralee Lane and Diamond Valley Road to investigate a suspicious person call.
Kidnapping/Assault with the Intent of Committing a Sexual Act Arrest
On September 6, 2022, at 3:10 PM, Thermal Station patrol deputies responded to the 55000 block of Calhoun Street in Thermal to investigate a kidnapping attempt. The investigation revealed the victim, a 15-year-old female, was walking home from school when an adult male approached her, grabbed her from behind, and attempted to pull her into his vehicle.
Child Death Investigation
On September 8, 2022, at about 7:53 p.m., deputies assigned to the Thermal Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a juvenile medical aid at a residence in the 50400 block of S. Kenmore St., Coachella. Upon arrival, family members directed deputies to a child not breathing.
