File # L233330007

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On November 29, 2023, at 3:30 a.m., deputies from the Lake Elsinore Station conducted a check of an occupied vehicle that was stopped in traffic lanes on Grape Street, near the intersection of Railroad Canyon Road, Lake Elsinore. The driver, and only occupant of the vehicle, George Moore, a 59-year-old resident of Wildomar, was found to be asleep behind the wheel.

After waking Moore, he was found to be on probation for weapons charges. A search of the vehicle was conducted and over 80 grams of methamphetamine, $8000 in cash, and other items related to drug sales were discovered, along with numerous pieces of jewelry estimated at a value of over $20,000. The jewelry was later connected to a burglary in San Diego County with a victim being identified.

Moore was booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center on charges of drug sales and possession of stolen property.

Anyone with information related to this arrest, please contact Deputy Abel Juarez of the Lake Elsinore Station at 951–245–3300.

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File # PC231350065

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On Monday, May 15, 2023, deputies assigned to Perris Sheriff’s Station, conducted a traffic enforcement stop and determined the driver, identified as Juan Luis Castro, a 27-year-old resident of Perris, was on probation for weapon and narcotic violations.

A search of Castro’s vehicle resulted in the seizure of one pound of methamphetamine and a pound of marijuana. Deputies conducted an additional probation search at his residence which resulted in an additional pound of methamphetamine and ammunition.

Castro was booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center for possession of a controlled substance for sales, transporting a controlled substance, possession of marijuana over 28.5 grams, violation of probation, and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.

Anyone with more information on this case is encouraged to contact Deputy Ojeda at the Perris Sheriff’s Station at 951-210-1000.

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File # D230470036

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On Thursday, February 16, at 12:18 PM, deputies from the San Jacinto and Hemet Sheriff’s Station served a search warrant on a residence within the 44000 block of Highway 74, Hemet, in regards to a drug sales investigation. Through the search warrant, deputies seized 16 grams of powder Fentanyl, five grams of methamphetamine, one unserialized 9mm Polymer-80 handgun containing a loaded high-capacity extended magazine, and a stolen Smith & Wesson 45 caliber handgun. Joseph Rene Perez, age 37 of Hemet, was arrested and booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility for a multitude of firearm and drug charges including:

• Sales of Controlled Substances While Armed
• Sales of Multiple Controlled Substances
• Possession of Stolen Property
• Altering Firearm Identification Number

The investigation is currently on-going and no further information will be released at this time.

If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they are encouraged to contact Deputies Murray or Calvillo at the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station at 951-654-2702. 

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On Tuesday Mar 29, 2021, approximately 7:40 PM members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Teams (SET) representing the city of Jurupa Valley and the unincorporated areas of El Cerrito and Homegardens conducted a probation compliance check in the 7800 block of Minnesota Rd. in El Cerrito. The purpose of the check was to ensure the probationer was in compliance with the terms of his release. At the conclusion of the compliance check, 61-year-old Troy Sardone, a resident of El Cerrito, was arrested for possession of narcotics for sales. Sardone was also found to be in possession of pellet gun resembling a real firearm, which is a violation of his terms and conditions. Sardone was booked in to the Robert Presley Detention Center.

The Jurupa Valley Station continuously strives to ensure the citizens of Jurupa Valley and the unincorporated areas, live comfortably and their quality of life is unimpeded. 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.

Anyone with further information about this incident or if you suspect drug activity in your area, please contact the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s station. The Jurupa Valley Special Enforcement Team can be reached at 951-955-2600.

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