Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Emil Stan
File # MV230470381
Details:
On February 16, 2023, at 10:43 PM, deputies from the Palm Desert Station were conducting a stolen vehicle investigation in the 64-700 block of 16th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs. Deputies located the stolen vehicle, a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, in the front yard of a residence. Deputies spoke with residents at the location and learned that Eder Serrano-Solis, a 39-year-old Hispanic male adult, was the driver of the stolen vehicle. During the investigation, Serrano-Solis used the key fob to lock the doors to the stolen vehicle. As deputies attempted to detain Serrano-Solis, he became uncooperative, refused to comply with deputies’ lawful commands, and a use of force occurred.

Serrano-Solis was transported to an area hospital where he was medically cleared for booking. Serrano-Solis was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center for being in possession of a stolen vehicle and resisting arrest.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to contact Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at (760) 836-1600 or call anonymously at (760) 341-STOP (7867) and reference incident # MV230470381.
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