In-Custody Death Investigation
On Sunday, September 12, 2021, around 1:06 AM, deputies assigned to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department- John Benoit Detention Center, conducted a routine security check of a housing unit. During the security check, the deputies discovered an unresponsive male inmate in his cell. Custody staff and jail medical staff immediately began to administer life-saving measures. Fire personnel and American Medical Response (AMR) responded and continued further life- saving measures which were ultimately unsuccessful, and the inmate was pronounced deceased.
Illegal Firearm Arrests
On September 11, 2021, at 6:11 PM, while conducting proactive patrol, the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team/Gang Unit conducted an occupied vehicle check at Deerfern Avenue and Deer Park Drive in Moreno Valley. During the check deputies recognized a male juvenile as a documented criminal street gang member, on probation, and with a current felony warrant for his arrest.
Shooting – September 10, 2021
On September 10, 2021, at 10:05 pm, Eastvale deputies were conducting a battery investigation near the 5400 block of W. Homecoming Cir., in the city of Eastvale, when an adult male contacted the deputy and advised he had been shot. The deputy requested assistance and rendered medical aid to the victim until relieved by Cal Fire personnel. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital to be treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Jurupa Valley station detectives responded to the location and assumed the investigation.
Homicide
Pedro Urieta-Angeles is wanted in connection with this homicide. he is considered armed and dangerous, if seen, do not approach and call 911. He is 5'2, 160 pounds, has black hair and brown eyes. Anyone having any information on the whereabouts of the suspect should call Inv. Castaneda with the Central Homicide Unit at 951-675-8262.
Search Warrant for Marijuana Cultivation and Theft of Utility Services
On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Perris Station and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection served a search warrant for marijuana cultivation and theft of utility services in the 23000 block of Sky Mesa Road in the unincorporated area known as Homeland.
