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On Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 9:27 a.m., a deputy assigned to the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station attempted a traffic enforcement stop of a black Nissan Altima, which was speeding on Perris Boulevard. The driver, Robert Washington, collided with a white Chevrolet pickup truck at the intersection of Perris Boulevard and Eucalyptus Avenue. Washington attempted to flee the scene, continuing northbound on Perris Boulevard. While fleeing the scene, Washington intentionally and abruptly stopped his vehicle. The deputy attempted to avoid Washington’s vehicle; however, the right side of the deputy’s motorcycle collided with the rear of Washington’s vehicle, disabling his motorcycle. Washington fled the scene of the second collision and was located near Perris Boulevard and Webster Street. Washington was eventually detained by deputies.

The motorcycle enforcement deputy sustained minor injuries from the collision. Neither Washington nor the occupants of the initial collision were injured. It was later determined Washington was operating a motor vehicle while he was under the influence of drugs.  Washington was booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center for Assault with a Deadly Weapon on a Peace Officer, Reckless Evading Law Enforcement, Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, and Hit and Run.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Deputy Hutchins of the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station at 951-486-6727 or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office at 951-776-1099.

Persons who wish to report criminal activity and wish to remain anonymous can call crime stoppers at 800-78-CRIME (800-782-7463) or 800-47-DRUGS (800-473-7847). You can also leave anonymous information on our Crime Tips Online Form or wetip.com.

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On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 1:16 pm, Deputies assigned to the Palm Desert Station responded to the area of Lupine Lane and Highway 111, in the city of Palm Desert, to locate a male who was assaulting customers in the area of the 73-400 block of Highway 111.

The male was described as an adult, wearing black pants and a black long-sleeve shirt. Deputies contacted the suspect who was uncooperative and immediately began to fight. The suspect armed himself with a knife and stabbed one of the deputies in the leg. Deputies attempted to utilize their Electronic Control Device – Taser, which was ineffective. The suspect raised the knife and tried to stab the same deputy again, but was unsuccessful and ultimately taken into custody.

The injured deputy and the suspect were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect will be booked in to the John Benoit Detention Center for Attempt Murder on a Peace Officer. The knife used by the suspect was recovered at the scene and booked into evidence at the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station.

The suspect was identified as Christian Matthew Choi, 51 years of La Quinta.

This is an on-going investigation and we are asking the public’s assistance with any information regarding this incident, please contact Investigator Chua at (760) 836-1600.

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On July 19, 2020, deputies responded to the 31000 block of Casino Dr., in Lake Elsinore, in response to a report of protesting regarding information on recently released sex offender Cary Smith. Upon arrival, the protest was relatively peaceful. During one unrestful incident, a protester threw an object at deputies, causing minor injury to a deputy.

The suspect, Isabel Veloz, 45 year-old female, residing in Lake Elsinore, was taken into custody without incident and booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center. 

As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report suspicious 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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