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Alleged thief from Coachella behind bars for armed robbery in Bagdouma Park last month: 'The juvenile was not injured,' police said
A 22-year-old Coachella man stands accused in the robbery and assault of a 17-year-old in Bagdouma Park in Coachella last month, during which he allegedly demanded the teen's cellphone at gunpoint, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.
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Two Cathedral City teens arrested after gun assault: 'Both victims were followed,' police say
An assault with a deadly weapon in Palm Desert Tuesday led to the arrest of two Cathedral City teens, one of whom allegedly stalked a victim.
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Jewelry thieves rob woman in La Quinta parking lot; police warn residents to 'stay vigilant'
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is warning of a spike in jewelry thefts after thieves targeted an 87-year-old woman Monday in a La Quinta store parking lot.
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Indio man charged in multiple commercial thefts in Temecula, San Bernardino counties: 'It is believed Ware is responsible for additional thefts that have yet to be reported'
Deputies at the Riverside County Southwest Sheriff's Station have arrested an Indio man in connection with multiple thefts from businesses in Temecula and San Bernardino counties.
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Officers intercept mail with meth and fentanyl addressed to inmate at John Benoit Detention Center
Officials at the John Benoit Detention Center discovered fentanyl and meth in mail addressed to an inmate.
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Man drowns in North Shore canal while trying to retrieve cell phone: 'Fishing in the canal is dangerous and prohibited by law'
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department did not immediately identify a man who drowned in the Coachella Canal in North Shore while attempting to retrieve a cell phone.
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Man found dead in Thermal, deputies launch homicide investigation
The identity of a man found dead in Thermal on Saturday with traumatic injuries is still uncertain as the Riverside County Sheriff's Department calls upon the public to help solve this mystery.
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Suspect serial 'cat burglar' to stand trial in Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert: 'Cat burglaries garner a heightened level of concern'
Alleged serial "cat" burglar Teddy Kaiser Hartwell is expected to stand trial after a Riverside County Superior Court judge ruled there is substantial evidence against him.
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Coachella man charged with DUI after collision that killed Palm Desert woman
A Coachella man has been charged with driving under the influence as a result of a recent crash that took the life of a Palm Desert woman.
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Indio woman charged with attempted murder following shooting
A 24-year-old Indio woman was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting outside a Palm Desert motel.
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Third suspect arrested in Palm Desert jewelry store armed robbery, fourth suspect's 'whereabouts are currently unknown'
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has now arrested a third suspect in the armed robbery of a Palm Desert jewelry store as the hunt continues for a fourth and final suspect.
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Riverside County sheriff on the murder of a deputy: 'This terrible tragedy should have been prevented by the legal system'
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is saddened to announce the death of Deputy Isaiah Cordero, most recently assigned to the Jurupa Valley Station, for whom funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 6.
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La Quinta man arrested for alleged assault with a firearm 'during domestic dispute'
Riverside County Sheriff's Department deputies arrested a 40-year-old man from La Quinta on Christmas Eve for allegedly assaulting a victim with a firearm.
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Riverside County launches 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' enforcement campaign
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has boosted its patrols to reduce accidents in conjunction with the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign.
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3rd juvenile gang member in police custody for alleged involvement in November Coachella shooting
Coachella law enforcement officials recently arrested a third suspect in connection with last month’s shooting.
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Suspect arrested, property recovered from La Quinta storage facility burglaries last month
Following the arrest of an Indio woman on Monday, the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team recovered property stolen from multiple units at a storage facility last month.
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Two Palm Desert men arrested in connection with multiple vandalism incidents: Sheriff's Department cites 'zero tolerance'
Two Palm Desert men have been arrested as investigators look into the vandalism of more than 40 businesses with metal pellets, Sgt. Jeff Cryder of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said.
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Man charged with murder after crash that took the lives of a correctional corporal and his daughter: 'We are saddened to announce the death of Correctional Corporal Daniel Jacks'
A Moreno man has been charged with two counts of murder after a car accident Sunday that killed a Riverside County correctional corporal and his 19-year-old daughter Hannah.
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Hall on students accused of bringing a handgun to school: 'The decision was made to evacuate the school'
Two 13-year-old boys, who attend Toro Canyon Middle School, were taken into custody Wednesday after bringing a handgun to class and what was suspected to be a grenade, said Sgt. Brandi Swan of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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Task force seizes guns, 62 pounds of meth: 'Evidence indicative of narcotics sales'
Firearms and 62 pounds of suspected methamphetamine were confiscated by the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force on Friday.