On Friday, October 22, 2021, at 12:00 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force conducted a probation check at a residence located in the 31000 block of Las Flores Way in Thousand Palms. During the probation check Gang Task Force Officers located two 9mm semi-auto handguns, ammunition, suspected methamphetamine and military issued body armor.
On September 17, 2021, about 12:00 PM, Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Problem Oriented Policing Team, responded to the 15000 block of Ninya Ave. reference a search warrant related to narcotics sales and firearms manufacturing. During the service of the warrant, approximately 30.4 grams of methamphetamine, 1 pound of marijuana, $2,510 in cash and other items indicative of narcotics sales were located. Also located were five AR-15 style rifles and one semiautomatic handgun. All firearms were unregistered and had no serial numbers. In the garage a 3D mill was located which was being used to manufacture the rifles.
On April 13, 2021, The Colorado River Station Special Enforcement Team (SET), Investigations Bureau, along with the Riverside County Special Enforcement Bureau, performed a residential search warrant in the 600 block of N Eucalyptus Ave, in the City of Blythe.
On November 6, 2020 at 6:53 PM, Gang Task Force personnel conducted a vehicle check at the Coachlight Motel at 1640 W. Florida Ave., Hemet. During the investigation, a search of the vehicle was conducted and a loaded 9mm handgun and over 400 grams of marijuana was found.
On August 23, 2020, at 9:17 PM, deputies from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff Station conducted an enforcement stop on a white Ford Explorer for a vehicle equipment violation.