(Crime Watch – October 17)
Lake Elsinore – Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Incident Date: 10-12-2019
On Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 7:14 PM, deputies from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s station responded to the area of Joy Street and Riverside Drive, in the city of Lake Elsinore, reference a call of an assault with a deadly weapon.
Deputies arrived and located a Ford Ranger that had struck a pedestrian and driven through a wrought iron gate. The driver of the Ford Ranger, Anthony Trejo, age 56, a resident of Lake Elsinore was detained at the scene. The victim was medically treated and later released. During the investigation it was discovered the suspect had intentionally drove his vehicle into the victim. Upon further investigation deputies discovered the Ford Ranger the suspect was driving was stolen out of Oceanside, CA.
Anthony Trejo was arrested and booked into Cois Byrd Detention Center on the charges of assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a stolen vehicle.
Anyone with additional information is urged to call Deputy Grimaldo at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station at (951) 245-3300 or Riverside County Sheriff’s dispatch at (951) 776-1099.
Coachella Valley – Couple Arrested for Narcotics Sales during Search Warrant
Incident Date: 10-11-2019
On Friday, October 11, 2019, at 6:00 A.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force served a search warrant at a residence in the 46000 block of Calhoun Street in Indio. During the search warrant Task Force Officers seized heroin, methamphetamine, ammunition and evidence of illegal narcotics sales. Aristeo Zamora Arroyo, 33 of Indio and Raquel Romero, 52 of Indio were arrested for Possession of Narcotics for Sales. Romero was booked at the Indio Jail. Arroyo was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation related to a preexisting medical condition. Charges will be filed on both suspects.
The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force is committed to creating safe and secure neighborhoods free of violent crime and gang activity. If you have any information about this crime, please contact CVVCGTF member Officer Heidt at (760) 836-1600. If you have non-emergency information regarding gang activity, please use our online Gang Task Force Tip Form or call 951-922-7601.
Palm Desert – Driving Under the Influence Arrest- Traffic Collision
Incident Date: 10/15/2019
On October 15, 2019 at 06:42 p.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Deputies assigned to the city of Rancho Mirage, responded to a report of a traffic collision, wherein a vehicle struck a pole. Deputies responded to the 72000 block of Clancy Lane, Rancho Mirage, where the collision occurred. The driver, Keith Brian Nichols, 59 of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence. Nichols was booked at Indio Jail after receiving precautionary medical treatment. No other vehicle appeared to be involved in the collision. No significant injuries were reported as a result of the collision.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department encourages all drivers not to drink and drive. To report drunk drivers, please call 911. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with additional information regarding this incident are requested to contact Deputy M. Ploesch at the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station by calling 760-836-1600.
Palm Desert – Driving Under the Influence Arrest-Traffic Collision
Incident Date: 10/16/2019
On October 16, 2019 at 01:01 a.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Deputies assigned to the city of Palm Desert, responded to a report of a traffic collision, wherein a vehicle struck a curb. Deputies responded to the 72000 block of Hwy 111, Palm Desert, where the collision occurred. The driver, Elizabeth Bribiesca, 24 of Indio was arrested for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence. Bribiesca was booked at Indio Jail after receiving precautionary medical treatment. No other vehicle appeared to be involved in the collision. No significant injuries were reported as a result of the collision.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department encourages all drivers not to drink and drive. To report drunk drivers, please call 911. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with additional information regarding this incident are requested to contact Deputy A. Nulud at the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station by calling 760-836-1600.
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