File # MV231260267

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On May 6, 2023, at 11:23 p.m., deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff Station responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business in the 16400 block of Perris Blvd, Moreno Valley. A male suspect entered the business armed with a handgun and demanded money from the store clerks. The suspect fled the location with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as an adult male in his 20’s wearing a white hoodie, black pants, and black bandana over his face. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.

The investigation is ongoing, and we will update as information becomes available. If you witnessed or have information regarding this incident, please contact Deputy J. Padilla 951-486-6700.

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File # PC223500018 MV223500050

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On Friday, December 16, 2022, at 8:12 AM, deputies from the Perris Station responded to a burglary in the 30000 Block of 12th Avenue in Nuevo, where several items were stolen from the residence, including a motorcycle. There was a tracking device on the motorcycle and it was tracked to the 14000 Block of Las Brisis Way in the city of Moreno Valley. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department helicopter, along with deputies from the Moreno Valley Station, responded and located the stolen motorcycle in the back of a white Chevy pickup truck. The occupants of the truck drove off and a vehicle pursuit was initiated. During the pursuit, the driver, later identified as Armando Gonzalez, a 31-year-old resident of Moreno Valley, tossed out a handgun from the truck, which was recovered by deputies. Gonzalez drove the Chevy off-road and the Riverside County Sheriff’s helicopter continued to follow the vehicle into the hills of Nuevo. With the help of the Riverside County Sheriff Special Enforcement Bureau armored vehicle, the suspect stopped fleeing voluntarily near Elkins Road and Jules Street.

Gonzalez was taken into custody without incident. The Perris Station’s Robbery Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) responded and assisted with the investigation. A search of Gonzalez’s Chevy revealed the stolen motorcycle, narcotics inside the vehicle, and a hidden compartment in the tailgate, which hid an AR-15 style rifle. Gonzalez was currently on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) out of Los Angeles County. Gonzalez was later transported and booked into jail for multiple felony charges.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call Deputy Smith of the Moreno Valley Station at 951- 486-6700.

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File # L221110021

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On April 21, 2022, at 7:45 AM, Lake Elsinore Station Deputies were dispatched to a call of a carjacking in the area of Railroad Canyon and Summerhill Drive, in the city of Lake Elsinore. During the investigation, deputies learned the suspect, Jerry Frias Tolentino a 28-year-old resident of Menifee, had brandished a firearm at the victim and forced the victim to drive him to an unknown location, in the city of Corona. Once at the location, Tolentino fled, leaving the victim in their vehicle. The Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station Investigations Bureau and Special Enforcement Team assumed the investigation, and were able to get a possible location for Tolentino, in the city of Orange. On April 21, 2022 at 5:00 P.M, Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station Investigators and Special Enforcement Team (SET) Deputies located Tolentino, in the city of Orange, and were able to detain him without incident.

Tolentino was placed under arrest and booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center for the charges of carjacking and kidnapping.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Investigator Mills or Deputy McCracken at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.

As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.

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