On May 18, 2021, the Moreno Valley Station’s Robbery/Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) finalized a lengthy and intensive investigation involving a series of armed robberies that occurred in the city of Moreno Valley between April 8, and May 16, 2021. During two of these robberies, the suspect pointed his firearm at the victim and pulled the trigger, but the firearm malfunctioned.

RBST identified 19-year-old Moreno Valley resident Davonte Grandy as the suspect. RBST found Davonte at his residence, located on the 23700 block of Sunnymead Boulevard, and arrested him.  RBST served a search warrant at Davonte’s residence and located an unregistered firearm, ammunition, and stolen property.

Davonte was subsequently booked into Robert Presley Detention Center for multiple counts of armed robbery and two counts of attempt murder.

The Moreno Valley Station’s Robbery/Burglary Suppression Team is dedicated to preventing and solving all robberies and burglaries within the station’s geographic area. Anyone with information related to these robberies is encouraged to contact Deputy Hardin at (951) 486-6700.

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.

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

Find your latest news here at the Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle

The post Attempt Murder and Armed Robbery appeared first on The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle.

Between the dates of April 3, and May 27, 2020, the Moreno Valley Station Robbery Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) began investigating a series of vehicle and vehicle parts thefts occurring within the city of Moreno Valley.  Through extensive work by patrol deputies, members of RBST, the citywide camera system and the public, a white Toyota Tacoma was identified as a suspect vehicle.  Through these investigative leads, the suspect vehicle was observed in the area of Fir Ave. and Perris Blvd. within the city of Moreno Valley.  A traffic stop was conducted, and two occupants were arrested without incident.  

The two suspects were identified as, Jose Padilla 23 years old of Moreno Valley, and Raul Montes 27 years old of Moreno Valley.  Padilla was arrested and booked for vehicle theft, possession of stolen property and is suspected of being responsible for over 20 grand thefts of vehicle tailgates.  Montes was arrested and booked for a parole violation and possession of stolen property.  This case is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Deputy Scott Anderson at 951-486-6700.

Find your latest news here at the Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle

Search: Vehicle Theft

The post Vehicle Theft, Grand Theft, Possession of Stolen Property appeared first on The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle.