Child Abuse Arrest – November 23, 2020
On November 23, 2020, about 4:30 a.m., deputies and investigators assigned to the Southwest Station conducted an investigation of an assault of a juvenile in the wash area south of Temecula Parkway and east of Pechanga Parkway. The teenage, male victim had several, significant injuries and was admitted to a local hospital for treatment. During the investigation a suspect, Juan Salman, was identified, detained and later arrested for the assault.
Homicide – March 22, 2020
Investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Central Homicide Unit have been working toward developing leads on a homicide that occurred on March 22, 2020, in the city of Moreno Valley. The decedent, 30-year-old Alaimaluloa Toki, died as a result of the assault. The investigation revealed that 30-year-old Asia Toki, the victim's wife, was responsible for the homicide.
Weapons Arrest – November 22nd, 2020
On November 22nd, 2020, at 1:05 A.M., deputies assigned to the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) conducted a traffic stop at Vine Avenue cross of 2nd Street in the city of Coachella. Contacted was Eduardo Chan, 27 of Coachella, who was found to be on probation.
Illegal Marijuana Grow Operation – November 19, 2020
In the beginning of November, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Stations Problem Oriented Policing Team received complaints from the community of Rosetta Canyon, regarding possible illegal marijuana cultivation occurring within the City of Lake Elsinore.
Deputy Involved Shooting – November 20th, 2020
On November 20th, 2020, at 8:39 pm, deputies attempted to perform a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by a subject who was suspected of driving under the influence near the area of Lark Haven Dr. and Goldfinch St., in the city of Moreno Valley. When deputies activated the emergency lights on their marked Sheriff’s unit, the driver of the vehicle failed to stop, and a vehicle pursuit began.
