File# PC240280013

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On Sunday, January 28, 2024, about 11:00 p.m., a burglary occurred at a cemetery in the 22000 block of Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, where two suspects broke into a maintenance building, stealing over $20,000.00 worth of equipment. The Riverside Sheriff’s Perris Station’s Robbery Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) began working on this burglary and obtained information about the vehicles involved. During the investigation, deputies identified one of the suspects as Kevin Mateas – a 28-year-old resident of Mead Valley.

On Friday, February 2, 2024, about 12:30 p.m., Perris RBST, along with the Perris City Special Enforcement Team and Perris Gang Task Force, served a search warrant at a residence in the 18000 Block of Seaton Avenue in Mead Valley. Mateas was taken into custody without incident, and evidence of the crime was collected. Mateas was later booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for burglary, felony vandalism, and committing a felony while out on bail. The Perris RBST is still working to identify the second suspect involved. This investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are available at this time.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call RBST Deputy Ramirez at Riverside County Sheriff’s dispatch at (951) 776-1099 or the Perris Station at (951) 210-1000.

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File # EV233340020

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On December 6, 2023, an armed robbery occurred at a bank located in the 14000 block of Schleisman Road, Eastvale. Riverside Sheriff’s Jurupa Valley Station investigators responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. Investigators later learned of a similar robbery that occurred on January 4, 2024, in the city of Chino Hills.

Jurupa Valley investigators contacted investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBCSD) Chino Hills Station regarding the similar incidents. Based on the two investigations, SBCSD investigators identified the suspect as Aresh Narmaki, a 52-year-old resident of Chino Hills. SBCSD Specialized Enforcement Division personnel arrested Narmaki without incident at his residence in the city of Chino Hills.

Jurupa Valley investigators responded as SBCSD investigators served a search warrant in the 6300 block of Blossom Lane, Chino Hills. As a result of the search warrant, evidence related to both robberies was recovered.

Narmaki was subsequently booked into the West Valley Detention Center for armed robbery and has an additional charge of armed robbery being filed with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. The joint investigation between RSD and SBCSD yielded a positive result and prevented Narmaki from continuing his robbery spree.

Anyone with additional information regarding the investigation is urged to contact Investigator Medina at Riverside County Sheriff’s dispatch at (951) 776-1099 or the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station at (951) 955-2600 or Investigator Renear at San Bernardino Sheriff’s Dispatch at (909) 364-2000

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. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, (909) 987-5005.

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File # D233170070

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On Monday, November 13, 2023, at 9:10 p.m., an armed robbery occurred near the 43300 block of Highway 74 in East Hemet. Employees told deputies a Hispanic male adult, 5’ 08” in height, wearing a distinctive face covering, entered the store and brandished a black handgun. The suspect demanded money from the cash registers. The employees complied with the suspect’s demands and gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect fled the store on foot after the robbery in an unknown direction. Investigators from the Hemet Sheriff’s Station assumed the investigation. Investigators identified the suspect as 50-year-old Musio Adam Villegas, a resident of East Hemet.

On November 17, 2023, investigators located Villegas and took him into custody. A search warrant was authored and served near the 41700 block of Crest Drive, East Hemet, where evidence related to the robbery was located and seized. Villegas was later booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center for robbery and committing a felony while armed with a firearm. Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call Lead Investigator Ruben Martinez at the Hemet Sheriff’s Station at (951) 791-3400.

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File# PE233100136, PE233110048, PE233110121

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On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, the Perris Station Robbery Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) began working a series of armed robberies that occurred at several restaurants in the Perris area between November 6 and November 7, 2023. Video surveillance revealed the same suspect committed all three armed robberies by brandishing a handgun and demanding money from the registers before fleeing in a white sedan. RBST was able to obtain a license plate of the suspect vehicle. On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, about 4:45 p.m., with the help of the Riverside Sheriff Aviation Unit, Perris deputies located the suspect vehicle driving near Rider Street and Carroll Street, in Mead Valley. A short pursuit was initiated, but the suspect eventually pulled over and surrendered.

The driver/suspect, Vicente Aranda, 47-year-old resident of Sun City, was taken into custody without incident and later booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for several felonies. RBST served a search warrant on Aranda’s vehicle and located a handgun and other evidence that connected him to the robberies. This investigation is on-going.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call RBST Investigator Rooker at Riverside County Sheriff’s dispatch at (951) 776–1099 or the Perris Station at (951) 210–1000.

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File # LA233020016

On October 28, 2023, deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station responded to a theft that occurred within the 81000 block of Contento Street, La Quinta in which several high value golf clubs and equipment were stolen from a vehicle. Once the report was taken, the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team assumed the investigation.

During the investigation, 59-year-old Jose Antonio Castillo a resident of Coachella was identified as the suspect. A search warrant was served by the city of La Quinta Special Enforcement Team in the 85000 block of Cairo Street, Coachella where Castillo was taken into custody. Evidence implicating Castillo in the theft was recovered, as well as numerous other suspected stolen items. Ammunition was also located during the service of the search warrant. Castillo was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio, for possession of stolen property and felon in possession of ammunition.

Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to call Deputy Martin at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling (760) 863–8990.

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File: SW232710041

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On September 28, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Southwest Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a business in the 34000 Block of Calle Arnaz in the unincorporated area of Temecula, reference an armed robbery. Upon arrival, deputies learned the suspect was waiting outside of the business as employees were closing the store for the evening. The suspect pointed a handgun at the employees and forced one of them back into the office to empty money from the safe. The suspect made threats toward the employees during the encounter and fled the location on foot prior to deputies’ arrival.

The victims were able to provide a description of the suspect and direction of travel. Responding deputies checked the area along with Sheriff’s Aviation; however, the suspect was not located.

The Southwest Station’s Robbery/Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) assumed the investigation and began following all leads. RBST conducted an extensive canvass of the area during daytime hours and located evidence dropped on a nearby property. Through use of a Sheriff’s bloodhound, deputies were able to locate additional evidence dropped by the suspect. Utilizing investigative resources and evidence located, members of RBST positively identified the suspect as Irvin Banks, a 50-year old resident of Temecula. It was also learned Banks is on federal probation for robbery.

On October 26, 2023, Banks was located near the 44000 Block of Adam Lane, in the City of Temecula, where he was taken into custody without incident. RBST authored a search warrant for Banks’ vehicle and residence for additional evidence of the robbery. During the search, deputies located additional items of evidentiary value connecting Banks to the robbery.

Banks was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for kidnapping with the Intent to commit robbery, criminal threats, and assault with a deadly weapon, where he is being held on $1,000,000 bail. Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact Investigator J. Andrews of the Southwest Station RBST Team at (951) 696-3000.

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File # ZE233000002

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On Friday, October 27, 2023, at 7:51 a.m., deputies and police officers with the Riverside Auto Theft Interdiction Detail located a stolen vehicle at the 79000 block of Highway 111, La Quinta. Patrol units from the city of La Quinta attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the stolen vehicle, but the vehicle fled a short distance. The driver and passenger abandoned the stolen vehicle and fled into the surrounding residential neighborhoods.

La Quinta patrol and special enforcement team deputies, with assistance from the Riverside Sheriff’s aviation unit, were able to track the driver to the backyard of a residence located in the 79000 block of Shadow Trail, La Quinta. A perimeter was established by La Quinta patrol and special enforcement team deputies. In an abundance of caution, while deputies searched for the suspects, the Riverside Sheriff’s helicopter made announcements for the residents to shelter in place until the search was complete. Working in conjunction with the Special Enforcement Bureau K9 Unit, the suspect was located hiding inside a small storage building, where he surrendered without incident.

The passenger was located outside of the perimeter and detained. The driver, Patrick Duran a 36-year-old resident of Coachella, was arrested and booked into the John Benoit Detention Center for vehicle theft, felony evading, and a felony warrant for possession of a stolen vehicle. This investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Deputy Molina of the Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling 760–863–8990. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Valley Crimestoppers at (760) 341–7867.

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File# T232800034 / T232910107

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On October 7, 2023, at 2:21 p.m., deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a grand theft at a retail store in the 73000 block of El Paseo, Palm Desert. Two suspects entered the store, stole several high-value items of merchandise, and ran out of the store within seconds. On October 18, 2023, the same suspects entered the same business and stole a significant amount of merchandise prior to fleeing the area. The Palm Desert Investigations Bureau, with the assistance of the Palm Desert Station-Business District Team, assumed the investigation.

During the course of the investigation, one of the suspects, 25-year-old Nikolas Mallory of Los Angeles, was identified as also being a suspect in several similar robberies in Los Angeles. Using investigative leads developed by Palm Desert Investigations and the Los Angeles Police Department-Organized Retail Crime Task Force, on October 22, 2023, search warrants were served in the 800 block of W. 104th Street, Los Angeles, and Mallory was taken into custody. Evidence implicating Mallory in the thefts on El Paseo was recovered and he was booked into a Los Angeles County jail. The identity of the second suspect remains unknown at this time; however, the investigation is currently ongoing.

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

The identity of these suspects and organizations is a result of working with many allied agencies across California who are also combating the rise in organized retail crime. These investigations have resulted in numerous arrests by the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station.

The Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station would like to remind the public to not interfere or attempt to apprehend suspects involved in organized retail crime. Instead, be a good witness, obtain license plates, directions of travel, or any other identifying suspect information to aid investigators.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has a zero-tolerance policy for these offenses. If you suspect illegal activity in your area, please contact the Coachella Valley Dispatch Center at 760–836–3215 or dial 911 in the event of an emergency.

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File # B232910002

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On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, about 12:55 a.m., deputies from the Cabazon Sheriff’s Station located a stolen truck driving in the 14800 block of Broadway Street in the unincorporated community of Cabazon and a traffic enforcement stop was conducted. The driver, Robert Ruehle, a 59-year-old resident of Cabazon was arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle without incident. During a search of the vehicle a loaded short barrel shotgun and a loaded revolver were located. Ruehle was booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility for additional weapons charges.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Deputy J. Ramirez of the Cabazon Station at (951) 922-7100

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File# S232750029

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On October 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., the Palm Desert Station’s Burglary Suppression Unit, assisted by Rancho Mirage and the Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team, served a search warrant in the 400 block of Prairie, Cathedral City.

The search warrant stemmed from a residential burglary in Rancho Mirage on October 2, 2023. As a result, Damien Robinson, a 48-year-old resident of Cathedral City, was arrested for burglary and vehicle theft. During the search warrant, approximately $10,000 in stolen property and the victim’s vehicle were recovered.

Robinson was booked at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio for burglary.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is encouraged to contact Corporal Fernandez of the Palm Desert Station at (760) 836–1600.

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