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Illegal Marijuana Processing Operation

Contributed — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 05:00:03 +0000

On December 5, 2020, deputies from the Perris Station Special Enforcement Team responded to the 31000 block of Terand Ave., in Homeland, to conduct follow-up investigation to an illegal marijuana processing operation search warrant from November 27, 2020. As deputies approached the property, they observed marijuana in plain sight. Three suspects attempted to flee the property but were apprehended. Deputies obtained a search warrant for the property. A search of the property yielded 585 pounds of processed marijuana, 75 pounds of marijuana shake, an assault rifle and over $5,000 in U.S Currency. All the marijuana was subsequently removed from the property, and all U.S. currency was collected for asset forfeiture.

Gilberto Valdez Mercado a 32-year-old resident of Homeland, Jose Jhovany Botello a 26-year-old resident of San Jacinto and Noel Perez Hernandez a 27-year-old of San Jacinto were arrested for possession of marijuana for sales.

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. Illegal marijuana operations negatively impact the neighborhoods, property value and environment. 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.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Gomez at the Perris Station by calling 951-210-1000.

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Assault with a Deadly Weapon – November 8, 2020

Contributed — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000

On November 8, 2020, approximately 5:25pm, deputies from Perris Station responded to a stabbing at a restaurant located on the 400 block of 4th Street, Perris. Deputies arrived within minutes and found an adult male restaurant employee who suffered multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to survive his injuries.

Witness statements lead to a suspect who had boarded a Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) bus traveling toward Hemet. The bus was located and the suspect, identified as 25-year-old, Lonnie Hinton, of Perris, was placed under arrest. He was later booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center where he is currently held on a $25,000 bail.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department encourages all citizens to report any suspicious activity. Anyone with additional information on this case is urged to contact Deputy Walker at Riverside County Sheriff’s dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or the Perris Station at (951) 210-1000.

For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Information Bureau.

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Possession of Heroin for Sale

Contributed — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000

On August 2020, deputies from the Perris Station Problem Oriented Policing Team learned of illegal narcotics sales operating on the 300 block of 4th Street, in the city of Perris. On September 15, 2020, deputies were conducting surveillance and identified 51-year-old Jose Varela of Perris and 67-year-old Homa Chism of Perris as primary suspects. Deputies conducted enforcement action which yielded numerous individual baggies of heroin, liquid heroin and miscellaneous denominations of cash consistent with drug sales. Both suspects were booked into the county jail for Heroin sales. Varela is also on Post Release Community Supervision for drug sales and was booked for a violation of his probation terms.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all who reside in the community. “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Patrick Barr or Deputy Robert Castellanos at the Perris Station by calling 951-210-1120.

For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Information Bureau.

Homa Chism
Jose Varela

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Attempted Murder

Contributed — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:00:00 +0000

(Attempted Murder)

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at 4:09 a.m., Perris Station deputies responded to the 31000 block of Highway 74 in the unincorporated area of Homeland regarding a report of a robbery. Deputies arrived within minutes and located a male juvenile suffering from severe head trauma. He was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

The Perris Station Robbery/Burglary Suppression Team assumed the investigation. A 16 year-old Homeland resident was identified as the suspect. On Thursday, June 18, 2020, the suspect was arrested for attempted murder and robbery and booked into the Southwest Juvenile Hall in Murrieta.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department encourages anyone with additional information regarding this investigation to contact Deputy Matt Cook at the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – Perris Station by calling (951) 210-1000, or by email at PerrisStation@RiversideSheriff.org.

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