File # MV222900100

Details:

On October 17, 2022, at 10:16 AM, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station, located a silver 2008 BMW sedan driving recklessly south on Indian Street near Dracaea Avenue in the city of Moreno Valley. Further investigation revealed the BMW was wanted in connection with evading deputies several days earlier, but was never located. The BMW was seen again today driving erratically at a high rate of speed, running stops signs, failing to stop at red lights, and driving on the wrong side of the road. A Riverside County Sheriff’s Department helicopter followed the BMW from the air, as it drove dangerously throughout the city and was seen throwing numerous beer bottles out of the vehicle. Several motorcycle enforcement deputies attempted to stop the BMW, but it fled and evaded them at a high rate of speed. The motorcycle enforcement deputies pursued the BMW through city streets until it ran a red traffic light and collided into a white Ford Ranger at the intersection of Kitching Street and Cactus Avenue. The impact of the collision caused the Ford Ranger to overturn and collide with two additional vehicles. The driver of the BMW then exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. Deputies chased the driver and he was arrested as he ran through a nearby flood control channel. The passenger of the BMW remained inside the vehicle and was arrested without incident.

Paramedics responded to scene and provided medical treatment for all of the involved parties. The drivers of the involved vehicles sustained minor to moderate injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The driver and passenger of the BMW both sustained minor injuries. Officers from the California Highway Patrol responded to the crash scene and assumed the traffic collision portion of the investigation.

The driver of the BMW was identified as Gabriel Cabrera, a 25-year-old resident of Moreno Valley and was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. Cabrera was arrested and booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center for recklessly evading a peace officer, hit and run with injury, committing a felony while out of custody on bail, assault with a deadly weapon, driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, and resisting an executive officer. The passenger of the BMW was identified as Robert Valdez, a 21-year-old resident of Moreno Valley. Valdez was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Deputy Greg Berry of the Moreno Valley Station at 951-486-8206 or Riverside County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951-776-1099.

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File # MV221300001

On May 10, 2022, about 12:06 a.m., deputies driving a marked black and white Sheriff’s patrol vehicle were traveling east on Alessandro Blvd., in the city of Moreno Valley. As they approached the intersection of Lasselle Ave., they observed a white Nissan coupe doing burn-outs (commonly referred to as donuts) in the intersection. The deputies activated their vehicle’s emergency lights to conduct an enforcement stop on the Nissan for reckless driving. The Nissan ignored the deputies and continued doing several additional circles in the intersection. The Nissan then fled the area at a high rate of speed and attempted to evade the deputies by driving recklessly through residential streets. As deputies attempted to catch up, the driver of the Nissan made a U-turn, turned off the headlights, and drove straight toward two patrol vehicles. The deputies were forced to swerve to avoid being struck head-on by the suspect in the Nissan. As additional deputies were responding to the area to assist, the suspect drove through the intersection of Lasselle St., and Bay Ave., against the red light. The suspect collided with a marked Sheriff’s patrol traveling lawfully through the intersection on a green light. The suspect abandoned his vehicle, then fled the scene on foot. He was located in a nearby backyard. Two deputies sustained minor injuries as a result of the traffic collision. The driver was identified as Ramiro Benitez-Jimenez, a 23 year-old resident of Moreno Valley, who was arrested for two counts of assault with a deadly weapon against a peace officer.

Illegal street racing and sideshows are a growing issue throughout the Inland Empire. These types have incidents surged during the pandemic, as fewer people were on the roads. This has resulted in numerous innocent bystanders losing their lives. The Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station is looking into various ways to combat these types of illegal activities and is taking a low-tolerance approach to street racing. Taking over streets, destroying intersections, and driving at excessive speeds is dangerous and a serious threat to other motorists, pedestrians, and our community. No one should be killed or injured because someone wants to show off.

A conviction of illegal speed contest, reckless driving, or exhibition of speed could result in fines in excess of $1500, 90 days in jail, suspension of your driver license, and your vehicle being impounded for 30 days.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station at 951-486-6700 or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch 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.

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