On December 3, 2025, deputies from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station responded to a reported burglary in progress at a business on Ramon Road in Thousand Palms. Authorities arrived at the scene and apprehended a suspect without incident.
The Robbery Burglary Suppression Team from the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station took over the investigation. The suspect was identified as Pedro Rueda, a 47-year-old resident of Cathedral City. According to officials, Rueda was arrested for burglary and found to be in possession of narcotics and a loaded firearm. He was booked at the John Benoit Detention Center on charges related to burglary, weapons violations, and narcotics violations.
“This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional details are available. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Deputy Paull of the Palm Desert Station by calling (760)-836-1600.”
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