Infant Death Investigation
Investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department Central Homicide Unit have been working toward developing leads on the death and disposal of the infant in this case. Evidence obtained through this investigation identified the parents of the infant. The investigation is ongoing, and the specifics of the case cannot be released at this time.
Fraud Investigation
On Friday, October 29, 2021, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Southwest Station served a fraud related search warrant in the 24000 block of Leafwood Drive in Murrieta. The search warrant stemmed from credit cards which were stolen from a patient at the Temecula Valley Hospital. The suspect, Isabel Valdez, a registered nurse for the Temecula Valley Hospital was arrested for theft by credit card, financial elder abuse, and identity theft.
Gang Member Arrested for Possession of Multiple Firearms
On Thursday, October 28, 2021, at approximately 2:00 P.M., members of the Murrieta-Temecula Regional Gang Task Force conducted a parole compliance check at a residence located in the 26000 block of Saint Julian Circle in Murrieta. The parole compliance check was in reference to Andrew Davis 32, a documented criminal street gang member and convicted felon.
Fraud and Weapons Arrest
On Thursday, October 28, 2021, the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team (SET) with the assistance of the La Quinta Traffic Team, the Coachella Community Action Team, and the Southern Coachella Valley Community Services District, served a fraud related search warrant at the 45000 block of King Street, in Indio.
2 Injured In Riverside House Fire Sparked By Lit Cigarette
A bedtime cigarette sparked a fire at a Riverside home over the weekend, according to fire officials. Firefighters were called out to a house fire in the 2000 block of Marlborough at about 6:54 a.m. Saturday, and found a single-story duplex with smoke showing from the back. When crews made their way inside the home, they found one person at the back door, trying to get out.
