File # O222330020

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On August 21, 2022, about 8:57 a.m., personnel from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a call of an unresponsive female juvenile in the 15000 block of Via Quedo in the unincorporated area of Desert Hot Springs. Upon arrival, it was determined a 17-year-old female was found unresponsive in a bedroom. Lifesaving measures were unsuccessful, and the juvenile was ultimately pronounced deceased. The investigation determined the female juvenile had overdosed on fentanyl. The case was immediately assumed by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Overdose Death Investigations and Narcotics Unit (ODIN).

Over the next several months, the investigation was relentlessly worked and a suspect, Michael Garcia (22) from Desert Hot Springs, was identified as being the suspect responsible for furnishing the Fentanyl that killed the juvenile. The investigation was presented to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office and charges have been filed against Garcia. Riverside County Sheriff’s Office personnel have been unable to locate Garcia.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Garcia and anyone with information on Garcia’s whereabouts is asked to call Riverside Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951-776-1099.

This is an ongoing investigation. Additional suspects have been identified and further arrests are anticipated. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call Master Investigator Jim Peters at 951-955-1700.  The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind citizens of the dangers of illicit narcotics, many of which may contain Fentanyl. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 100 times stronger than morphine and can cause death or serious bodily harm.

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File # Y222940009

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On October 21, 2022, at 7:00 A.M., members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance of the Southern Coachella Valley Community Service District Team (SCVCSDT), served a search warrant at a residence located in the 84–700 block of Avenue 51 in the city of Coachella. The search warrant stemmed from a weapons investigation CCAT was conducting. During the search warrant, CCAT members located a loaded .40 caliber handgun and a Billy club. Arrested was a male juvenile documented criminal street gang member, who was found sleeping on top of the handgun. The male juvenile was booked at the Indio Juvenile Hall for possession of a Billy club, juvenile in possession of a firearm, juvenile in possession of ammunition, possession of an unregistered firearm, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Molina with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 760-863-8990 or Crime Stoppers at 760-341-STOP (7867).

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File # 2205B-2346

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On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 7:30 PM, Gang Task Force Officers from Region 2 conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the area of Beaumont Avenue and 8 Street in the city of Beaumont, for a violation of a California Vehicle Code.

The driver, a 17-year-old Hispanic male and resident of Beaumont, advised the officers there was a firearm in his vehicle. Upon having the driver exit the vehicle, a loaded non-serialized firearm was located in the vehicle. 115 prepackaged cannabis products and over 5 ounces of pre-weighed and labeled marijuana was also located inside the vehicle. These items are all indicative for marijuana sales.

The juvenile was transported to the Beaumont Police Department and released to his parents with the following charges:

• Possession of a Non-Serialized Firearm in a Vehicle
• Possession of Marijuana for Sales

The Riverside County Gang Task Force is a collaborative effort of several law enforcement agencies with the goal of combating criminal street gangs. The San Gorgonio Special Operations Regional Gang Task Force is one of six teams which compose the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force. The San Gorgonio Special Operations Gang Task Force is staffed with members from the Banning Police Department, Beaumont Police Department and Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

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