File # MV223650104

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On December 31, 2022, at 11:47 AM, Moreno Valley Station deputies responded to a report of a theft that occurred at a business located in the 23900 block of Sunnymead Boulevard, Moreno Valley. Deputies arrived and checked the area for the subject responsible for the theft but were unable to locate him.

The Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station’s Robbery/Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) assumed the investigation and immediately began following up on all leads. RBST identified the subject responsible for the theft as Caleb Johnson, a 32-year-old resident of Moreno Valley. Johnson was also found to be responsible for several additional thefts at businesses in Moreno Valley, Perris, and Riverside.

On January 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM, RBST served a search warrant at Johnson’s residence, located in the 12200 block of Calle Sombra, Moreno Valley. Johnson was detained without incident. During service of the search warrant, several thousand dollars’ worth of stolen merchandise were located inside. A firearm and ammunition were also located, both items Johnson is prohibited from possessing. Johnson was later booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center on theft related charges, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, and committing a felony while out on bail. Micaela Presley, a 37-year-old resident of Moreno Valley, was also arrested at the residence and later booked for possession of known stolen property.

On January 30, 2023, RBST met with representatives from multiple retailers in the area and were able to return approximately $20,000.00 worth of stolen merchandise to the appropriate retailers.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information related to this case in encouraged to contact Deputy Kevin Mahoney at the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station at 951-486-6700.

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File # Multiple

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In May of 2022, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station conducted follow-up into the recent thefts of several golf carts, which were stolen from within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station. Following an extensive investigation, over $36,000 in recovered golf carts were located and returned to their rightful owners. Four suspects were identified and arrested for these thefts, to include Daniel Vital, 35 of Thousand Palms, Glen Usher, 42 of Thousand Palms, Steve Short, 41 of Thousand Palms, and Juan Sosa, 51 of Thousand Palms. All of the suspects in this investigation were arrested and booked into the John Benoit Detention Center for several theft related charges. In addition to the recovery of these golf carts, Palm Desert Station personnel, along with the Riverside Auto-Theft Interdiction Detail Team (RAID), conducted an extensive investigation which incorporated numerous man hours and included the disassembling of a golf cart for evidentiary purposes.

The Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station would like to remind residents in the community to be mindful of their belongings and to take a few extra steps to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim. These quick tips can be as simple as removing valuables from plain view, securing items whenever feasible in a safe place, and removing keys from the ignition on vehicles when not in use. We also suggests you serialize your valuables if possible. As it greatly assists our professionals with identifying recovered property, as well as assists in the timely return of those items. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department takes criminal activity seriously, and with your assistance in taking a few preventative measures, together we can improve the quality of life for all to enjoy.

The Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station is asking anyone with additional information to contact Deputy Jacob Paull at (760) 836-1600, or call anonymously at (760) 341-STOP (7867).

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File # S221340031

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On May 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM, Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team deputies located a silver minivan matching the description of a vehicle used during the theft of packages from porches. Deputies conducted a traffic a stop and arrested both suspects. A search warrant was authored for the vehicle which revealed a loaded 9mm pistol with a 50-round drum magazine and a shoulder-mount stabilizer, 481 grams of fentanyl, 62 grams of methamphetamine, and 20 grams of cocaine.

Property from the package thefts was located inside the vehicle and will be returned to the victim. Dale Adams, a 38-year-old resident of Yucca Valley, was arrested for Grand Theft, numerous narcotics and firearms violations, and multiple outstanding arrest warrants. Mallory Bauer, a 31-year-old resident of Temecula, was arrested for Grand Theft. Both suspects were booked into the John Benoit Detention Center in the City of Indio.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with additional information to contact Deputy Stewart of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team at (760) 836-1600 or call anonymously at (760) 341-STOP (7867) and reference incident numbers S221340031.

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File # Multiple

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On April 18, 2022, deputies responded to a business located in the 1100 Block of 6 Street, Norco, regarding a grand theft investigation. During the investigation, it was determined the suspect entered the property of the closed business, and stole numerous items used in agricultural and animal husbandry. Since the initial theft investigation, additional grand thefts were reported from the additional business in the 1200 Block of 6th Street, Norco.

The Norco Special Enforcement Team (SET) assumed the investigation and identified the suspect as Juan Ayala Flores, a 36-year-old resident of Anaheim. On May 10, 2022, Norco SET deputies located and detained Flores in the city of Norco.

A search warrant was served at a residence in the 4100 block of Hillside Avenue, Norco. During the service of the search warrant, over $6,500.00 worth of stolen property related to the thefts was located. Deputies also recovered numerous tools and construction items that are believed to be stolen. Flores was arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for grand theft and possession of stolen property.

Anyone with any additional information regarding this investigation is asked to call Deputy Whittenburg at 951-280-5690.

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