Deputies from the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station responded to several reports of vandalism at a memorial site near Cajalco Road and La Sierra Avenue in the Lake Mathews area, located in unincorporated Corona. The incident occurred on July 24, 2025, at 11:42 a.m.
According to investigators, Izaak Carlos Lucero, 28, of Jurupa was identified as the suspect. Deputies determined that Lucero had no connection to the deceased individual honored by the memorial but traveled to the location and intentionally damaged it. The family estimated that repairs would cost about $2,200.
The Lake Mathews Special Enforcement Team took over the investigation. On July 31, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., they arrested Lucero in the 3600 block of Jennie Street in Jurupa. He was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center on felony vandalism charges.
“This investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.”
Authorities ask anyone with information about this case to contact Deputy Denton at the Lake Mathews Sheriff’s Station by calling 951–272–5600.
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