On Monday, December 6, 2021, deputies from the Perris Station conducted a probation search at a residence on 21000 block of Nandina Avenue, in the unincorporated community of Mead Valley. While searching the property, deputies discovered stolen vehicles in various stages of being dismantled.
On Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 7:30 PM, deputies responded to the 40700 block of Winchester Road, the Apple Store, regarding an armed robbery that occurred. The suspect entered the Apple Store carrying a bag, wearing gloves, and holding scissors. The suspect began removing phones from the display counter and placed them in the bag he was carrying.
On December 2, 2021, about 4:06 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Moreno Valley Station, responded to the report of a major-injury traffic collision on Alessandro Boulevard, west of Heacock Street, in the city of Moreno Valley.
On December 3, 2021, at 11:15 hours, members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) and patrol deputies, assigned to the contract city of Coachella, responded to the area of Cesar Chavez and Calle Rojo regarding a disturbance. It was discovered an altercation took place between two subjects regarding a stolen bicycle.
On December 3, 2021, Investigators from Central Homicide Unit arrested Benjamin Briones, 60-year-old resident of Thousand Palms for the homicide of Jean Grace Willrich. Briones is a self-employed pool service man.