File # MV240230141

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On January 23, 2024, at 12:10 PM, deputies from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to the 23000 block of Sunnymead Boulevard, regarding an adult female trespassing in the parking lot of the business and refusing to leave. The female, later identified as Adriana Sandoval, a 26-year-old resident of Riverside, was the driver of a silver Chevrolet sedan with two young juveniles in the backseat. Sandoval was uncooperative with responding deputies and sped away, nearly striking a deputy when she left. Deputies attempted a vehicle enforcement stop, but the vehicle did not yield and a pursuit ensued. During the pursuit, Sandoval traveled on the 60 freeway west and the 215 freeway north, striking multiple innocent vehicles in her path. There were no injuries reported from those collisions.

The pursuit concluded in lanes of traffic on the northbound Interstate 215 freeway, just east of Blaine Street in the city of Riverside. Sandoval barricaded herself inside her vehicle on the freeway and ignored all commands to surrender. While negotiating with Sandoval, another vehicle drove eastbound in the westbound lanes of the Interstate 215 freeway, in an attempt to prevent the arrest of Sandoval. The driver of that vehicle was identified as Johnathan Roldan, a 24-year-old resident of Riverside. Roldan was known to Sandoval and was arrested for obstructing an investigation, reckless driving, and driving without a license.

After nearly 20 minutes of negotiations with Sandoval, she was removed from the vehicle and arrested. The young children were located safe inside the vehicle and taken into protective custody. This investigation required the closure of the Interstate 215 north east of Blaine Street for approximately 30 minutes. Sandoval was booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center for assault with a deadly weapon upon a peace officer, reckless evading, child endangerment, and resisting a peace officer. She is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail.

Anyone with additional information regarding the investigation is urged to contact Deputy Ismael Bermudez of the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station at 951-486-6700.

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File # S233430002

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On December 9, 2023, at 1:00 a.m., deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a local hospital regarding a female who had been sexually assaulted in the 41000 block of Indian Trail in Rancho Mirage. The victim provided a detailed description of the male suspect who committed the offense.

The Palm Desert Station’s Investigations Bureau assumed the investigation. Investigators positively identify the suspect as Reginald Demond Macon, Jr., a 27-year-old resident of Indio. On December 20, 2023, the Riverside County Gang Impact Team took Macon into custody in the 47000 block of Van Buren Street in Indio. Macon was subsequently booked into the John Benoit Detention Center for assault with a deadly weapon and felony sexual assault charges. This is an ongoing investigation. No additional details are available at this time.

The Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station believes there may be additional victims and is seeking the public’s assistance. Anyone with information about similar incidents involving Macon is encouraged to contact Investigator Iniguez at 760–836–1600.

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 911 if the matter is an emergency. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, (909) 987–5005 or wetip.com.

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File # O230080003

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On Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 02:01 a.m., deputies responded to a motel in the 78100 block of Varner Road in unincorporated Palm Desert regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. The victim sustained a single gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect was identified as Priscilla Guzman, 24, of Indio.

On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, personnel from the Palm Desert Investigations Bureau, Palm Desert Burglary Suppression Unit, Fugitive Warrant Enforcement Team, and Gang Task Force apprehended Guzman at a residence in the 84100 block of Avenue 48, Indio. Search warrants were served at residences in Indio and Thermal, and evidence implicating Guzman was located.

Guzman was booked for attempted murder at the John Benoit Detention Center and her bail was set at $1 million.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Investigator Grasso at 760–836–1600.

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File # T230060056

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On Friday, January 6, 2023, at 12:06 PM, Palm Desert Deputies responded to a victim who had just been robbed at gunpoint. The victim told deputies he met with the suspect to sell him an Apple iPhone. Instead of providing money, the suspect removed a handgun from his waistband and told the victim to give him the phone. The suspect then fled in a black four door Chrysler. Deputies used surveillance cameras to identify the suspect’s car and broadcasted the description to neighboring police departments. At approximately 3:15 PM, officers from Desert Hot Springs Police Department (DHSPD) located the suspect’s vehicle in the driveway of a residence, near the 66800 block of Flora Ave. in Desert Hot Springs.  Officers from DHSPD conducted surveillance of the suspect’s house and vehicle, while deputies from Palm Desert responded. Before the deputies from Palm Desert arrived the suspect exited the house and was detained by DHSPD.

Palm Desert Patrol deputies along with deputies assigned to the Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team and Palm Desert Business District Team arrived and continued the investigation. The victim positively identified a 17-year-old Hispanic male, who lived at the location as the suspect. Deputies from the Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team wrote a search warrant for the suspect’s car and residence. During the search of the residence, deputies located a loaded handgun. Deputies also located the victim’s cell phone and several magazines, un-serialized gun parts used to manufacture/assemble firearms, and various caliber bullets.

The 17-year-old was booked into juvenile hall for robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, and weapons violations. Gustavo Corona, a 35-year-old who also lived at the residence, was also arrested for a misdemeanor warrant and booked into the John Benoit Detention Center.

Anyone with additional information on this case is encouraged to call Deputy Pulido at the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station by calling 760-836-1600.

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File # J223630033

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On Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 7:52 PM, Indian Wells deputies responded to a victim who had just been robbed at gunpoint. When deputies arrived, the victim told them he met with the suspect to buy an Xbox gaming console. The victim sat in the front passenger seat of the suspect’s vehicle to discuss the sale. Two suspects were seated in the rear passenger seat. After providing the driver money, one of the suspects from the rear passenger seat cycled the action of an illegal short barrel rifle to load the gun. The suspect then pointed the gun at the victim and told him to get out of the vehicle before he shot him in the head. The victim complied and exited the vehicle. The suspects then fled the location. 

Deputies utilized public safety cameras to help locate the suspect’s vehicle. Within an hour, deputies located the suspect’s vehicle at a gas station near the 8400 block of Indio Boulevard, Indio. When the vehicle was located, the driver, Brian Lee Craig, a 19-year-old resident of Indio, was the only occupant. Deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station and the Indian Wells Special Enforcement Team helped apprehend Craig without incident.

Deputies from the Indian Wells Special Enforcement Team wrote a search warrant and located the illegal short-barrel rifle and narcotics packaged for sales. Two of the suspects have not yet been identified, and this investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact Deputy John Mitroff with the Indian Wells Special Enforcement Team by calling 760-285-0615.

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File # LA222530056

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On Saturday, September 10, 2022, about 7:19 PM, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to a robbery that occurred at a business in the 79200 Block of Highway 111 in the city of La Quinta. A male suspect entered the business and stole property after threatening employees with a knife. During the investigation, deputies identified the suspect as Argelio Reed, a 32-year-old resident of Indio.

On Monday, September 12, 2022, members of the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team located Reed in the 46900 Block of Jefferson Street in the city of La Quinta and was taken into custody without incident.

The stolen property was found in Reed’s possession and recovered. Reed was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center for robbery and violation of probation.

Anyone with information about this investigation is urged to contact Deputy Shields of the Thermal Station at 760-863-8990.

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