File # MV222780181

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On October 05, 2022, at 7:30 AM, Moreno Valley Station’s Special Teams responded to multiple locations in Riverside County and one location in Los Angeles County, to serve search warrants regarding illegal marijuana grow operations. These warrants were the result of a month’s long investigation conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. During the service of the warrants, approximately 2,700 marijuana plants, 42lbs of processed marijuana, and items associated with illegal marijuana sales, were located.

Winson Huang, a 50-year-old resident of Alhambra, was arrested for marijuana cultivation and sales. He was later booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center.

The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to improve the quality of life for those residing within the communities we serve.  “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members.  This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Deputy Jordan Merle at the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station by calling 951-486-6700.

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File # TE222080015

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On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Southwest Station served a marijuana related search warrant in the 29000 block of Santiago Rd. Temecula. The search warrant stemmed from a citizen complaint regarding a possible indoor marijuana grow. During the service of the search warrant, deputies located approximately 1200 pounds of processed marijuana and 10,000 plants in various stages of growth.

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.

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

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On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department–Perris Station and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection served a search warrant for marijuana cultivation and theft of utility services in the 23000 block of Sky Mesa Road in the unincorporated area known as Homeland. At the location, 1714 marijuana plants were located and 200 pounds of processed marijuana was seized. In addition, Southern California Edison confirmed a bypass of electrical services with an estimated loss of over $150,000.

Zhenqiang Li, a 31-year-old resident of Homeland, was arrested at the scene and is being held on $158,000 bail at the Cois Byrd Detention Center.  He is charged with marijuana cultivation and theft of utility services.

The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to keep all of our citizens safe while also improving the quality of life for those residing within the community. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has a zero-tolerance policy for these offenses and is committed to a drug free environment for the citizens. We are asking anyone with additional information on this case to contact Deputy Patrick Walls at the Perris Sheriff’s Station during business hours at 951-210-1000. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline (909) 987-5005.

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On Wednesday, August 25, 2021, personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department-Perris Station, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and Riverside County Code Enforcement served six marijuana cultivation related search warrants in the unincorporated area known as Nuevo. Over 1700 plants were eradicated, nearly 1100 pounds of processed marijuana was seized, and four stolen vehicles were recovered. In addition, a harmful pesticide with the active ingredient Carbofuran was found on and around the plants at one location. Carbofuran is poisonous if swallowed or inhaled and may be fatal or harmful as a result of skin or eye contact or by breathing spray mist. Carbofuran is classified as a restricted use pesticide.

These search warrants were at the following locations and yielded the following illegal items:

• 29000 block of Lakeview Avenue: 248 plants
• 20700 Block of Magnolia Avenue: 475 plants, 200 lbs processed marijuana
• 20700 Block of Hansen Avenue: 288 plants, 528 lbs processed marijuana
• 20900 Block of Magnolia Avenue: 288 plants, 300 lbs processed marijuana
• 31500 Block of Wolfskill Avenue: 313 plants, 4 stolen vehicles
• 30800 Block of 12th Street: 390 plants

The search for those responsible for the cultivation of this marijuana is ongoing and interviews with property owners and tenants are being conducted.

The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to keep all of our citizens safe while also improving the quality of life for those residing within the community. Marijuana cultivation negatively impacts the environment in many ways; including diminishing and poisoning the water table, as well as the pesticides adversely affecting the health of neighboring residents. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has a zero-tolerance policy for these offenses. If you suspect drug activity in your area, please contact your local Sheriff’s Station. The Perris Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951-210-1000. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline (909) 987-5005.

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Deputies assigned to Palm Desert Station conducted an investigation regarding illegal marijuana cultivation at a residence, located near the 17000 Block of Ashton Drive in the community of Sky Valley. During their investigation deputies also discovered numerous cars on the property that were in various stages of dismantling.

Deputies wrote a search warrant and on June 26, 2021, deputies served the search warrant with the assistance of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team, East Riverside County Riverside Auto-Theft interdiction Detail, Riverside County Sheriff’s K9 Team, and Riverside County Aviation Unit.

During the service of the search warrant, deputies eradicated the illegal marijuana plants, located 4 stolen vehicles, numerous vehicles in various stages of dismantling, and car parts for sale, which was constant with a chop shop. Deputies also found firearm ammunition that belonged to Michael Walker. Mr. Walker is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing ammunition.

Michael Walker, a 54-year-old, resident of Sky Valley, was arrested for possession of stolen vehicles, owning a chop shop, marijuana cultivation, and felon in possession of ammunition. Mr. Walker was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center.

As a reminder, partnerships between law enforcement and the community can help enhance the quality of life in your neighborhood. Community members are encouraged to report criminal activity.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Hubbard at the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station (760) 836-1600.

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On Saturday, June 19, 2021, about 4:04 AM, Cabazon Station deputies responded to the 32000 block of San Timoteo Canyon Road, in the unincorporated area of Redlands regarding an assault.

The victim stated he was assaulted by unknown subjects while he was sleeping at an illegal marijuana grow.

The victim left the grow on foot and walked for several minutes until he could find help. The Sheriff’s helicopter responded and located a marijuana grow in a canyon along San Timoteo Canyon Road. A warrant was obtained and served at the location.

Approximately 400 marijuana plants were eradicated. No suspects were located at the property during the service at the search warrant. Follow-up investigation is being conducted to identify the subjects responsible for the illegal marijuana cultivation operation.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Feldman or Deputy Cedeno at the Cabazon Sheriff’s Station (951) 922-7100.

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On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the Cannabis Regulation Task Force, the Murrieta Police Department and local law enforcement Task Forces comprised of multiple law enforcement agencies served narcotic related search warrants at twenty three separate residences and one commercial building located in the following cities of San Jacinto, Hemet, Perris, Moreno Valley and Murrieta:

• 22600 block of San Jacinto Avenue, San Jacinto
• 300 block of Quandt Ranch Road, San Jacinto
• 1700 block of Rolling Meadows, San Jacinto
• 200 block of North Wateka Drive, San Jacinto
• 500 block of Camino Los Banos, San Jacinto
• 700 block of South Miramar Avenue, San Jacinto
• 1700 block of Fitzgerald Avenue, San Jacinto
• 100 block of Kellam Avenue, San Jacinto
• 600 block of Caribbean Place, San Jacinto
• 42000 block of Gibbel Road, Hemet
• 1000 block of East Whittier Avenue, Hemet
• 25900 block of Margarita Street, Moreno Valley
• 25000 block of Lake Street, Hemet
• 22900 block of Mountain Lane, Perris
• 300 block of Brinton Avenue, San Jacinto
• 1700 block of Verbena Place, San Jacinto
• 39500 block of Glenwood Court, Murrieta
• 1400 block of Burns Lane, San Jacinto
• 3100 block of Bellwood Street, Hemet
• 300 block of De Anza Drive, San Jacinto
• 400 block of De Anza Drive, San Jacinto
• 44400 block of Hillcrest Lane, Hemet
• 40400 block of Marsha Court, Hemet
• 500 block of Mayberry Avenue, Hemet

These search warrants were the result of a long-term investigation regarding a drug trafficking organization operating in the area. During the service of the search warrants it was discovered that eighteen of the residences had been converted into illegal marijuana cultivation operations. The electrical meters at those eighteen residences had also been bypassed, so the residents were able to steal electricity from Southern California Edison to run their illegal operation. Per Southern California Edison preliminary estimates puts the amount of stolen electricity over one and half million dollars. The following amount of marijuana, weapons and currency was located and seized:

• 15,000 marijuana plants
• 340 lbs. of processed marijuana
• 9.7 lbs. of honey oil
• 7 firearms (5 handguns and 2 shotguns)
• Firearm parts and equipment to assemble 50 rifles
• $75,000 in cash

The following subjects were located and arrested during the service of the search warrants for various criminal charges:

• 27 year old San Jacinto resident Jorge Eduardo Villa Del Toro
• 28 year old Hemet resident Daniel Rosas Jimenez
• 55 year old San Jacinto resident Jose Manuel Gutierrez Jimenez
• 31 year old San Jacinto resident Ramon Gutierrez Quintero
• 61 year old San Jacinto resident Alfonso Jimenez Sandoval
• 24 year old San Jacinto resident Anna Gutierrez
• 34 year old San Jacinto resident Ernesto Navarro
• 41 year old San Jacinto resident Martin Muro-Guerra
• 31 year old San Jacinto resident Jesus Palomera Perez
• 52 year old San Jacinto resident Maria Ester Michel
• 35 year old San Jacinto resident Victor Michel Bernal
• 34 year old Salt Lake City, Utah resident Maraila Delbillar
• 38 year old Beaumont resident Cesar Carino Martinez
• 31 year old Hemet resident Manuel Gutierrez
• 32 year old Hemet resident Emilio Carino
• 20 year old La Puente resident Jonathan Perez
• 31 year old Homeland resident Ramiro Godinez
• 29 year old Los Angeles resident Ruben Diaz

The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to keep all of our citizens safe while also improving the quality of life for those residing within the community. If you suspect drug activity in your area, please contact your local Sheriff’s Station. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Deputy Tim Dunlap at the San Jacinto Sheriff Station by calling at (951) 654-2702.

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Members of the Jurupa Valley Station’s Special Enforcement Teams (SET) representing the cities of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley have been aggressively targeting illegal indoor and outdoor marijuana grows throughout the cities of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley in 2021.

Deputies assigned to the SET team received complaints from residents of the city of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley regarding possible illegal indoor and outdoor marijuana cultivations. The SET deputies investigated and determined that properties located in the 13900 block of Camp Rock., city of Eastvale and the 9600 block of 51st., city of Jurupa Valley, had been converted to support illegal indoor/outdoor marijuana cultivation and there was evidence that marijuana plants were being cultivated on the properties, along with theft of utilities.

On May 21. 2021, at 10:05 AM, members from the Jurupa Valley station’s SET team served two marijuana cultivation related search warrants on the properties located at the above addresses within the cities of Eastvale and Jurupa Valley. During the service of the search warrants, deputies recovered approximately 1,353 marijuana plants and 90 pounds of processed marijuana from the locations. Also, a combined theft of electrical utilities from the residence’s worth $90,000.

The following subjects was arrested for illegal marijuana cultivation, maintaining and operating a drug house, possession of marijuana for sales and theft of utilities. Subsequently, they were booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center:

Eastvale Code Enforcement and Southern California Edison responded to the location in the city of Eastvale and they conducted their own separate investigations into various building and safety code violations.

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 Special Enforcement Team can be reached at 951-955-2600.

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On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife served five marijuana cultivation related search warrants at five separate residences/ properties located in the following unincorporated area of Hemet and Aguanga:

• 32400 block of Weber Way, Hemet
• 42200 block of Minto Way, Hemet
• 42900 block of Minto Way, Hemet
• 41700 block of Pastime Lane, Aguanga
• 40500 block of Beaver Avenue, Aguanga

During the service of the search warrants, approximately 11,809 plants were eradicated, and 1,865 pounds of processed marijuana was collected, for a total combined weight of approximately one and a half tons. Three firearms (two handguns and one shotgun) were also collected for evidence.

The following suspects were arrested for Marijuana Cultivation, (charges will be filed with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office):

• 42-year-old Aguanga resident Kraig Guay
• 46-year-old Aguanga resident Joseph Sem

The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to keep all of our citizens safe while also improving the quality of life for those residing within the community. Marijuana cultivation negatively impacts the environment in many ways including diminishing and poisoning the water table and pesticides adversely affecting the health of neighboring residents. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has a zero-tolerance policy for these offenses. If you suspect drug activity in your area, please contact your local Sheriff’s Station. The Hemet Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951) 791-3400 and the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station can be reached at (951) 654-2702. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, (909) 987-5005 or wetip.com.

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At the conclusion of the search warrant service, a Southern California Edison (SCE) technician responded and confirmed a theft of utilities in excess of $37,000. SCE assisted in interrupting electrical service to the location to avoid the potential of an electrical fire. A city of Moreno Valley Code Compliance Officer also assisted and deemed it was unsafe for anyone to occupy the home in its current condition. During the warrant service, Ricky Khamphoung, a 31-year-old resident, was arrested and subsequently booked for illegal marijuana cultivation and theft of utilities.

The goal of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is to improve the quality of life for those residing within the community. “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Deputy Vicente Sablan at the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station by calling 951-486-6700.

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