Fugitive Arrest
On January 15, 2021, at 8:10 P.M., deputies assigned to the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), conducted an occupied vehicle check in the desert area north of Vista Del Norte and west of Dillon Road in the city of Coachella. Ezequiel Ortega Nava, 46 of Thermal, was found to be armed with a firearm and fled from deputies into a palm field.
Homicide
On January 7th 2021, investigators from the Central Homicide Unit arrested a 16 year old juvenile for his involvement in the murder of Blake Paine. The juvenile was booked into Southwest Juvenile Hall without incident. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges on all three suspects. Investigators do not believe there are any other outstanding suspects. Anyone with information related to Blake Paine’s murder is encouraged to call Investigator Trudeau at 951-955-2777.
Weapons Arrest
On January 13, 2021, at 5:00 A.M., deputies assigned to the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), served a search warrant at a residence in the 5100 block of La Ponderosa in the city of Coachella.
Homicide
On Saturday, October 3, 2020, at 4:29 AM, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station responded to the 12000 Block of December Ct. in Home Gardens reference an elder abuse call.
Drug Dealer and Gang Member Arrested
On Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 4:30 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force (CVVCGTF) conducted a parole compliance check at a hotel located in the 74000 block of Frank Sinatra Drive in Palm Desert. Upon arrival, Gang Task Force Officers found the hotel room where the parolee was staying to be unoccupied.
