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Illegal Firearms Arrest
On July 14, 2021, at 3:15 PM, Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team/Gang Unit were conducting proactive patrol in the area of Dorner Drive and Ramsdell Drive, Moreno Valley and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During this traffic stop the passenger, Jonathan Pitchford (36yrs), was found to be in possession of a loaded unregistered firearm.
4-Year-Old Calif. Girl Killed in Hit-and-Run
A California family is mourning the loss of their 4-year-old daughter, who was killed in a deadly car crash on Friday — and they're offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the driver they say is responsible.
Felon in Possession of a Firearm
On Wednesday, July 14th, 2021, at 8:09 P.M., members of the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force Region 6 Perris / Lake Elsinore conducted a vehicle check in the 300 block of F Street, in the city of Perris. Deputies contacted Christian Serrano, a 42-year-old resident of Perris. Serrano advised he was on probation for violating a restraining order. A subsequent search of Serrano’s vehicle revealed a firearm magazine containing (6) live 9mm cartridges, (10) live 16-gauge shotgun shells, numerous shaved keys, and (2) Balisong knives.
Armed Robbery
On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, about 11:50 a.m., deputies from the Perris Station responded to an armed robbery at the 260 Block of Spectacular Bid Street in the city of Perris. Deputies and Investigators assigned to the Perris Station Robbery / Burglary Suppression Team immediately assumed the investigation. During the investigation, it was learned two suspects used a social media website to make arrangements to purchase an item from the victim. The
Felony Possession of a Firearm
On July 10, 2021, at 9:30 PM, Gang Task Force Officers from Region 2 conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of West Nicolet Street and 2nd Street on an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). The driver, identified as Deshawn Smith, a thirty-four year old resident of the City of Banning, failed to stop. A short vehicle pursuit ensued and concluded in the 400 block of 3rd Street. Smith exited the ATV and ran into a residence and threw a backpack he had been wearing. Gang Task Force Officers pursued after Smith and he was placed under arrest.
