Riverside County Sheriff
Recent News About Riverside County Sheriff
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RivCo Coroner releases identity of Desert Hot Springs man who died in crash after medical emergency
On Aug. 27, the Riverside County Sheriff's Coroner's Office released the identity of a 33-year-old Desert Hot Springs man who passed away in a car accident after a suspected medical emergency. The man was found unresponsive in his vehicle following a car accident on Aug. 26.
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Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigates cause of fatal golf cart traffic collision
On Aug. 29, Sergeant LaFond of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported authorities are investigating the death of a La Quinta man who died in a traffic collision while driving a golf cart.
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Gang Task Force seizes seven firearms, arrests two Indio residents in search warrant operation
On Tuesday, Aug. 29, during the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Indio, the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force seized a total of seven firearms and subsequently apprehended two individuals from Indio. The investigation was completed with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol K-9 Team and California Highway Patrol Aviation.
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Riverside County Sheriff's Department apprehends individuals suspected of 'several vehicle burglaries and vandalisms' in the city of Rancho Mirage
On Aug. 24, Sergeant Jeff Cryder of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported that two suspects allegedly involved in several vehicle burglaries and vandalisms in the City of Rancho Mirage have been arrested by the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team. The Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team (SET) received assistance from the Indian Wells SET, Palm Desert SET, and BSU.
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Sergeant Jeff Cryder: 'During the investigation, deputies identified the second suspect involved in the robbery as Lucero Cagno, a 33-year-old resident of Indio'
A second suspect involved in the robbery of a woman in Thousand Palms in July was arrested by the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team on Wednesday, Sergeant Jeff Cryder of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported.
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Sgt. Milbrandt: "Alvarez was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center for multiple felony sexual assault charges against a minor."
Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department arrested a Rancho Mirage man on August 16 for multiple felony sexual assault charges against a minor.
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Riverside County sheriff: 'Deputies responded to the report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian hit-and-run traffic collision'
Riverside County Sheriff's Palm Desert Traffic Collision Reconstruction Team is investigating a hit-and-run incident that killed an unidentified pedestrian in Palm Desert Wednesday evening.
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Two face felony charges after four suspects reportedly shattered 'display cases with sledgehammers' Riverside Sheriff's deputy says
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with an alleged jewelry store robbery in Palm Desert, CA, and investigators are working to determine if the suspects are involved in similar incidents that have occurred throughout the area.
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Riverside County sergeant: 'During the service of the search warrant, deputies located multiple pieces of stolen mail'
Riverside County deputies arrested a Coachella woman after a search warrant allegedly uncovered "multiple pieces of stolen mail" in her possession. Sgt. Jamie Lewis said additional charges may result from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's ongoing investigation.
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Riverside County Sheriff on 2020 Thermal homicide: 'A suspect was identified'
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has identified a Coachella man as a suspect in a Thermal homicide case dating back to July of 2020. In a recent update Sgt. Ben Ramirez named the suspect as 34-year-old Ruben Esquivel and said he was already in custody on an unrelated homicide.
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San Jacinto City Council on Hawkins' arrest: 'This is an ongoing criminal investigation'
Brian Hawkins, a San Jacinto councilmember and congressional candidate, was arrested July 2 by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department on allegations of assaulting two children.
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Hestrin: 'Deputy Calhoun showed incredible courage during a terrifying situation'
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office is seeking to pursue the death penalty against the man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Deputy Darnell Calhoun.
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Teen charged with attempted murder after gang-related Palm Desert mall shooting with 'over 40 rounds fired'
A 19-year-old Desert Hot Springs, California, man has been arrested in connection with a gang-related mall shooting in February in Palm Desert.
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2 women arrested by Riverside County Sheriff for running Palm Desert brothel out on bail: 'This investigation is ongoing'
Two women accused of running a brothel in Palm Desert are out on bail, but the Riverside County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigation.
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Cathedral City Police on arrest of second suspect in Dollar Tree fight: He 'attempted to shoot the victim at point-blank range'
Cathedral City Police have confirmed the arrest of a second suspect in an attempted murder case involving shots fired after a fight broke out in a local Dollar Tree.
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Riverside County fire chief on 'If You Light it, We'll Write it' campaign: 'Illegal fireworks are dangerous'
The "If You Light it, We'll Write it" illegal fireworks campaign will continue in Riverside County this summer with the dual goal of preventing wildfires and injuries associated with Fourth of July celebrations.
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Riverside County Sheriff's Department: 'Please stay vigilant' as theft ring targets Coachella Valley
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department issued a warning June 7 about a ring of thieves targeting Coachella Valley and much of Southern California.
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Torres: 'As a result of the crash, the driver was ejected'
A fatal car accident claimed the life of a Desert Hot Springs man May 29 on a roadway near Interstate 10.
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Missing, at-risk Indian Wells senior found safe by California Highway Patrol and 'reunited with his family'
An 81-year-old Indian Wells man has been reunited with his family after his disappearance Monday sparked a Silver Alert and the California Highway Patrol sprung into action.
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Five arrested following La Quinta DUI checkpoint: 'Impaired drivers put others on the road at significant risk'
Since impaired drivers endanger lives, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department conducted a recent checkpoint in La Quinta for those driving under the influence, making five arrests.