Homicide – October 3, 2020
On Saturday, October 3, 2020, at 8:25 AM, deputies responded to the 17500 block of Palowalla Road in Blythe's unincorporated area for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies arrived and found the involved persons left the area. Shortly thereafter, deputies received information a victim had been taken to an area hospital for injuries due to the assault.
Indoor Marijuana Cultivation Search Warrants – October 3, 2020
On Saturday, October 3, 2020, personnel from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station served two search warrants related to illegal indoor residential marijuana grows. During the warrant service, a total of approximately 1,920 plants were eradicated from these residences. A total combined weight of approximately two tons of marijuana was collected.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – October 3, 2020
On Saturday, October 3, 2020, at 3:15 a.m., Thermal Station deputies responded to the 49000 block of Grapefruit Blvd. in Coachella. Jose Angel Sanchez, 19 of Indio, was arrested for firing a handgun at a moving vehicle. The victim was uninjured by the shot and there are no suspects outstanding.
Man charged in shooting of 2 Los Angeles County deputies
Prosecutors charged a 36-year-old man Wednesday with a brazen ambush of two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies earlier this month, an apparently unprovoked shooting as they sat in a squad car outside a rail station.
Possession of a Stolen Vehicle – September 29, 2020
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, deputies from the Perris Station Special Enforcement Team and Perris Station Patrol Operations received information regarding a wanted felon near the 16000 block of Quarter Horse Road, Woodcrest. Deputies arrived and located 27-year-old Damion Silvas of Woodcrest, 33-year-old James King of Woodcrest, and 48-year-old Heather Eklund of Woodcrest. As deputies conducted their investigation, they discovered a stolen vehicle and methamphetamine consistent with drug sales.
