File # SW222220016

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During the month of June and July, the Southwest Riverside County area experienced numerous burglaries that occurred at local wineries, golf courses, and businesses. Deputies and investigators from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Southwest Station, conducted an extensive investigation. During the investigation, they identified 32-year-old Tyler James Goulet from Temecula, as the primary suspect in the numerous burglaries. On Saturday, August 27, 2022, personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Special Investigation Bureau arrested Goulet without incident in the 44500 block of Bedford Court, Temecula.

A search warrant was conducted at Goulet’s residence and numerous items of evidence were located linking Goulet and a second suspect to numerous burglaries. Goulet was booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center for multiple counts of burglary and his bail is currently $250,000.00.

The second suspect has been identified as 36-year-old Perry Walter from Temecula . Walter is a white male adult, with black hair and hazel eyes. He is 5’10” tall and weighs 170 pounds. We are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Walter.

Anybody with information on the whereabouts of Walter can contact Deputy Shawn Pourier of the Southwest Station’s Agricultural Team at (951) 217-4402.

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File # S221940026 / S221940034 / S221940032

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On Monday, August 8, 2022, at 7:00 P.M., the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team conducted further investigation into four burglaries that occurred on July 13, 2022, within the city of Rancho Mirage. The investigation revealed all four burglaries were committed by the same suspect by kicking in a door to gain entry into the residence. Members of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team identified the suspect as Juan Rodriguez, a 31-year-old resident of Cathedral City. Rodriguez was interviewed and confessed to all four burglaries. Rodriguez is currently in custody at the John Benoit Detention Center for a parole violation and burglary charges.

The Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team, as well as all members of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, have zero tolerance for suspects interrupting the livelihoods of the residents in our communities. Suspects will be apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for committing crimes and burglarizing homes in our county. Anyone with additional information regarding these cases is encouraged to contact Deputy Earley or Deputy Kelly of the Palm Desert Station at 760-836-1633 or 760-836-1623.

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File # TE221530121

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On June 8, 2022, patrol deputies assigned to Southwest Sheriff’s Station responded to a past commercial burglary and vehicle theft call for service at the 43500 block of Ridge Park Drive in the city of Temecula. The victim stated when he arrived at the location, he noticed the front window had been broken. A search of the interior revealed several electronics, and the company’s blue 2018 Hyundai Elantra was missing. Deputies entered the vehicle into the stolen vehicle system

On June 9, 2022, members of the Southwest Sheriff’s Station’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) received an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) notification of the blue Hyundai Elantra near the intersection of Rancho California Road and Jefferson Avenue. A short time later, SET received another ALPR notification near the intersection of Rancho California Road and Ynez Road. SET located the vehicle, unoccupied, behind a business at the 29600 block of Rancho California Road and began surveillance. A short time later, two subjects approached the vehicle and were detained without incident.

Timothy Mark Bethell, a 30-year-old resident of Winchester, was identified as the driver of the stolen vehicle and was arrested. Incident to arrest, SET conducted a search of Bethell and located a key to a local motel. A record check revealed Bethell is on active probation with search terms. SET conducted a search of the motel room and located evidence linking Bethell to the burglary. SET was able to obtain video surveillance from the business which showed Bethell smashing the front window, entering the business, rummaging through drawers, exiting with stolen electronics, and driving away in the stolen vehicle.

Bethell is the suspect in a burglary in the 27500 block of Ynez Road, vandalism in the 28200 block of Old Town Front Street causing approximately $2400.00 damage, a burglary in the 43500 block of Ridge Park Drive where he stole a laptop and the blue Hyundai Elantra, and burglary in the 28700 block of Old Town Front Street where he stole several iPads. Bethell directed SET to a location where he hid the iPads. SET recovered and returned the stolen items to all victims.

Anyone with additional information regarding these cases is encouraged to contact Deputy Miguel Vega or Deputy Cellina Hernandez at the Southwest Sheriff’s Station at 951-696-3000.

Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.

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File # L220470007/L220720007/L212470009/L212550014/L213020009

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Between September 2021 and March of 2022, multiple after hours business burglaries occurred, within the cities of Lake Elsinore, Baldwin Park, Diamond Bar, San Dimas and West Covina. The Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station – Special Enforcement Team (SET) assumed the investigation.

During the extensive investigation, Jose Eduardo Ramirez (38 years old) a resident of Victorville, was identified as the suspect in the burglaries. On April 7, 2022, The Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station SET team, arrested Ramirez and booked him into Cois Byrd Detention Center for numerous burglary related charges.

This is an ongoing investigation.  Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Investigator Mills 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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