File # L233390099, L240100024

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In December 2023, Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station, Investigations Bureau, and the Special Enforcement Team began investigating a call for service regarding a runaway juvenile. The investigation revealed the suspect, Emilio Ronquillo, a 20-year-old resident of Riverside, assisted the juvenile with running away and harbored the juvenile for two days before returning the victim home. Ronquillo was later arrested and booked into jail for sexual assault against a minor; however, Ronquillo posted bail and was released from custody.

In January 2024, another juvenile victim came forward and disclosed they were a victim of sexual assault by Ronquillo. On February 16, 2024, Ronquillo was arrested and booked into Cois Byrd Detention Center for multiple felony sexual assault charges with a minor and committing a felony while out on bail. This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional details are available at this time.

The Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station investigators believe there may be additional victims and encourage anyone with additional information to contact Investigator Poznanski or Deputy Noel at (951) 245-3300.

As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is committed to keeping the community safe and encourages the public 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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File # Y231160025

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On April 26, 2023, at 2:14 PM, the Thermal Station Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was conducting a surveillance operation in the city of Coachella reference recent criminal activity. During the operation, a black Nissan Sentra caught the attention of the surveillance units.

The Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) located the vehicle on Avenue 52 and Genoa Street, in the city of Coachella. A traffic enforcement stop was attempted due to a vehicle code violation. The vehicle failed to yield and continued at a high rate of speed. A vehicle pursuit ensued, which continued through the city of Coachella and into the city of Indio.

The suspect vehicle caused a minor traffic collision at the intersection Monroe Street and Avenue 48, in the city of Indio. No injuries were reported, and the suspect vehicle continue to evade pursuing units.

The vehicle briefly stopped in the 82100 block of Dr. Carreon Boulevard, in the city of Indio, and two occupants fled into an apartment complex. The suspect vehicle continued through the city of Indio until it yielded at the intersection of Highway 111 and Indio Boulevard, in the city of Indio. The driver, a 17-year-old juvenile of Coachella was taken into custody without incident. The passenger of the vehicle, a 14-year-old juvenile of Coachella was taken into custody without incident. 

Meanwhile, a perimeter was established in the 82100 block of Dr. Carreon Boulevard to apprehend the outstanding suspects with the assistance of the Indio Police Department. During a search of the area, the suspects that fled from the vehicle were located hiding in another vehicle. They were taken into custody without incident and identified as 17-year-old and 14-year-old juveniles of Coachella. 

Search warrants were served on the involved vehicles, and multiple firearms were located. 

The driver was booked at the Indio Juvenile Hall in the city of Indio, for felony evading, hit and run traffic collision, minor in possession of a loaded firearm, and minor in possession of ammunition. 

The passengers were booked at the Juvenile Hall in the city of Indio, for resisting arrest, minor in possession of a loaded firearm, and minor in possession of ammunition.

The Thermal Station Investigations Special Investigations Unit is asking anyone with additional information to contact Corporal McTigue at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling (760) 863-8107, or Deputy Molina with the Coachella Community Action Team at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling (760) 863-8887. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Valley Crimestoppers at (760) 341-7867. 

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File # T231010069

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On April 11, 2023, at about 6:27 pm, deputies were dispatched to a report of a carjacking in the 34000 block of Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert. The victim, a 21-year-old resident of Coachella, placed an ad on Facebook Messenger to sell his vehicle. He was contacted on Facebook Messenger by a juvenile who arranged to meet at the above location. Two juvenile suspects met with the victim and demanded his keys. When the victim refused, both suspects produced firearms. One suspect struck the victim several times, threatened to kill him, and again demanded his keys. The suspects fled in the victim’s vehicle but quickly abandoned it near the 74000 block of Jeri Lane in the city of Palm Desert. The suspects left that location on foot but were arrested near Gerald Ford Dr and Shepard Ln. Two firearms were later recovered near the area the vehicle was abandoned.

Both suspects were also identified as being involved in another carjacking that occurred in the City of La Quinta on April 11, 2023, at about 12:37 am (LA231010001). The victim suffered moderate injuries and was treated and released from a local hospital. Both juveniles, age 16, were booked into juvenile hall for carjacking, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, and illegally possessing firearms. Due to the suspects’ ages, their names will not be released.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Deputy James at the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station by calling 760-836-1600. Anyone with information regarding the La Quinta investigation is encouraged to contact Investigator Glasper at the Thermal Sheriff Station by calling 760-863-8950.

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File # MV222870312

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On October 14, 2022, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to a residence in the 13000 block of Day Street in the city of Moreno Valley after receiving multiple calls of hearing a sound similar to an explosion. Deputies arrived and found three juveniles with varying degrees of injuries consistent with those caused by fireworks. Deputies rendered first aid while waiting for paramedics to arrive.

Once paramedics from CalFire and American Medical Response arrived, all three juveniles were transported to an area hospital with moderate to severe injuries.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hazardous Device Team responded to the location and determined an illegal “mortar” type firework had been lit and exploded, causing injuries to the juveniles. At this time, the location has been deemed safe and there is no additional public safety concern.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department wants to remind the public that illegal fireworks can cause serious injuries and all fireworks are illegal in the city of Moreno Valley.

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The Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force is asking anyone with additional information to contact RCAHT Task Force Deputy Ernestina Contreras at (760) 836-1600 or call anonymously at (760) 341-STOP (7867) and reference incident # I20 242 0065.

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