File# T232200122

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On August 8, 2023, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff Station received information of a shooting that occurred in the city of Cathedral City. A vehicle description and license plate were provided by Cathedral City Police Department. At 11:48 p.m., deputies located the vehicle in the area of Monterey Avenue and Frank Sinatra Drive in Palm Desert.

Deputies detained all occupants in the vehicle. During the investigation, deputies located a rifle, three unserialized handguns and narcotics. Cathedral City Police Department responded and assumed the investigation.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Cathedral City Police Department at (760) 770-0300.

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File # A232200012

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On August 8, 2023, at 8:52 a.m., deputies from the Colorado River Station responded to the 1400 block of State Route 95, in the North Colorado River area of Blythe, reference a residential burglary and the theft of a GMC truck.

Deputies later located the stolen truck at Intake Boulevard and Agate Terrace Street. Deputies attempted to stop the truck, but the suspect, later identified as Johny Caballero, a 29-year-old from Blythe, fled from deputies leading them on a pursuit through south Blythe. Caballero stopped on a dirt road and fled on foot from deputies. Deputies, with assistance from Blythe Police Department, surrounded Caballero, who surrendered without incident.

Caballero was booked into the Blythe Jail for possession of stolen property and evading.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Deputy Ritchie at the Colorado River Station by calling (760) 921-7900.

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File # D231320011

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On Friday, May 12, 2023, at 9:15 a.m., deputies assigned to the Hemet Sheriff’s Station responded to a mobile home located in the 42000 Block of State Highway 74, East Hemet, regarding a man who just broke into a vacant mobile home at that location. The man, Steven Foster, a white 65-year-old resident of Hemet, was a former tenant of the same mobile home and had been recently evicted by the property owner. Foster threatened to be in possession of a firearm and was believed to be mentally unstable. When deputies arrived, they confirmed that a break-in had occurred, and Foster was still inside with a firearm. The deputies summoned the Sheriff’s SWAT team, the Crisis Negotiation Team, and Community Behavioral Health Assessment Team to assist with de-escalating the situation and to take Foster safely into custody. During the negotiation Foster fired his firearm toward the deputies striking a Sheriff’s vehicle with several deputies nearby. After an hours-long negotiation, Foster was taken into custody without further incident.

He was taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation. Foster will be charged with the attempted murder of a peace officer and being a previously convicted felon in possession of a firearm. No deputies or civilians were injured during the incident.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call Investigator Bryan Jauert at the Hemet Sheriff’s Station by calling (951) 791-3400.

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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 # Y231040020

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On April 14, 2023, the Thermal Station Special Investigations Unit conducted a weapons related investigation. The investigation led to the 50000 block of Kenmore Street, in the city of Coachella. A search warrant was served at a residence in the area. During the search warrant service, William Flores, 21-year-old of Coachella, a documented criminal street gang member and Lilyana Tapia, 21-year-old of Coachella were taken into custody without incident. Flores was found to be in possession of a loaded .40 caliber semi-automatic firearm, that was unregistered.

William Flores was booked at the John Benoit Detention center for felon in possession of a loaded firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, violation of probation and a felony warrant for felon in possession of a firearm.

Lilyana Tapia was booked at the John Benoit Detention Center for possession of a loaded firearm and possession of an unregistered firearm.

The Thermal Station Investigations Special Investigations Unit is asking anyone with additional information to contact Deputy Piscatella at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling (760) 863-8107.

If you wish to remain anonymous, call Valley Crimestoppers at (760) 341-7867.

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File # B230790003

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On Monday, March 20, at 8:22 AM, Cabazon Station deputies responded to the windmill farm located south of the I-10 Freeway and east of Elm Street in the unincorporated area of Cabazon. Deputies learned the victim tracked their stolen wire to the 9200 block of Allegra in Desert Hot Springs. The copper wire was stolen from the windmills in the area sometime over the past two days. Deputies arrived at the address provided in Desert Hot Springs and observed multiple pieces of cut wire in front of the residence. Deputies contacted Nicholas Dumas, a 38-year-old male from Desert Hot Springs, at the residence. During the investigation, deputies learned Dumas received the wire from an individual and was paid to expose the copper wire for recycling. The victim identified and recovered approximately 900 feet of their stolen cable. Dumas was later booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility for possession of the stolen property.

This investigation is ongoing, and if anyone has information regarding the theft of copper wire from this area, they are encouraged to contact Deputy Paumier of the Cabazon Station at (951) 922–7100.

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File # MG230610004

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On March 02, 2023, at about 9:47 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, assigned to the Cabazon Station, responded to a parking lot in the 49000 block of Seminole Drive, Cabazon, reference a subject passing counterfeit bills. The subject fled the area in a blue Mazda with a Utah license plate. Deputies located the vehicle and detained Lennox Lupeli, a 29-year-old from the City of Riverside.

The investigation revealed, Lupeli, had a warrant for his arrest and was found to be in possession of several hundred dollars in counterfeit bills, along with suspected fentanyl. Lupeli was taken into custody for his warrant, drug possession and possession of counterfeit bills.

There are no outstanding suspects and anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Deputy Lloyd or Sergeant Carlberg at the Cabazon Sheriff’s Station at 951-922-7100 or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office at 951-776-1099.

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File # A230410016

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On Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 7:30 AM, Colorado River Station (CRS) Deputies served a search warrant in the 9600 block of N. Broadway., Blythe. The search warrant was obtained after developing information that there were stolen off-highway vehicles (OHV’s) at the location. Upon arrival, Deputies witnessed Ryan Roeschen (37 years old of Blythe) throw a large plastic bag over the fence into an adjacent residence. Upon examination of the tossed bag, deputies discovered it contained 288 grams of Psilocybin (mushrooms). During the search of the property, three stolen OHV’s (quads) in various stages of disassembly were recovered. The stolen property was later returned to the rightful owners. Roeschen was booked at the Riverside County Jail in Blythe for operating a chop shop, possession of stolen property, and drug sales.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with additional information to contact Deputy Alicandro at (760) 921-7900 and reference incident #A230410016. Callers can remain anonymous.

Citizens may also submit an anonymous tip using the Sheriff’s Crime Tips online form.

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File # L223280002

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On January 23, 2023, Lake Elsinore Station deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Deputies gathered information and identified the suspect as Diego Ramirez (39, resident of Lake Elsinore). On January 24, 2023, members of the Lake Elsinore Station’s Special Enforcement Team (SET) assumed the investigation. On Friday, January 27, 2023, SET members conducted a traffic stop on Ramirez and detained him pending further investigation. A search warrant was served at Ramirez’ residence. Items located at the residence included a California non-compliant rifle, a handgun and several hundred rounds of miscellaneous caliber ammunition.

Ramirez was transported to Cois Byrd Detention Center and booked on the charges of criminal threats, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of large capacity magazines.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Noel at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.

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.

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File # GP230240001

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On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 2:21 PM, members of the Riverside County Gang Task Force Region 6 Perris / Lake Elsinore conducted a traffic stop in the 22000 block of San Jacinto Avenue, in the city of Perris. Deputies contacted, Saul Flores, a 19-year-old resident of Perris. Deputies discovered Flores was a convicted felon and operating his vehicle without a driver’s license. A subsequent search of Flores’s vehicle, revealed a loaded 9mm caliber semi-automatic handgun.

Flores was taken into custody and charged with a felon in possession of a loaded firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, and concealing a firearm within a vehicle. Flores was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center.

The Perris-Lake Elsinore Regional Gang Task Force is committed to creating safe and secure neighborhoods free of violent crime and gang activity. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Deputy Ismael Gomez at (951) 210–1000.

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