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  • Former Camp Pendleton Marine pleads guilty to defrauding DOD and VA

    Updated Aug 22, 2013

    SAN DIEGO - A former Camp Pendleton Marine captain admitted to defrauding the U.S. Marine Corps and the Department of Veterans Affairs out of thousands of dollars while stationed at the North County installation from 2009 to 2011, it was announced today. Capt. Shawn A. Joyce of Stafford, Va. was discharged from active duty in 2008, then entered the Marine Corps Reserve, where he received orders to return to active duty at Camp Pendleton. Reservists called to active duty can in some circumstances become eligible for housing...

  • Menifee man arrested in Lake Elsinore for possessing illegal explosives

    Updated Aug 19, 2013

    MORENO VALLEY - A Menifee man was arrested in Lake Elsinore for possessing illegal explosives, authorities said. Cal Fire firefighters heard explosions nearby as they were putting out a small brush fire near El Toro Road in a remote area near Lake Elsinore around 11 a.m. Sunday, said Sgt. Bob Epps of the Riverside County sheriff's Hazardous Device Team. ''The firefighters contacted several people who were shooting (at) exploding targets,'' then notified the sheriff's department, Epps said. ''One person was found to be in...

  • Sheriff's Log August 15, 2013

    Updated Aug 15, 2013

    July 13 200 block E. Elder St. Personate to get money/property ($400 or less) July 17 1400 block Via Ladera Arrest: Use/under influence of controlled Substance; battery: spouse/ex-spouse/date July 26 500 block De Luz Rd. Courtesy reports August 1 3500 block Sarah Ann Dr. Use access card account info w/o consent 300 block Elbrook Dr. Vandalism, damage $400 or less August 3 1300 block S. Mission Rd. Drunk in public, alcohol, drugs, combo 900 block Alturas Rd. Found property August 4 300 block W. Clemmens Lane Found property E....

  • Four to Stand Trial for Alleged Assault, Abduction, Robbery

    Updated Jul 26, 2013

    MURRIETA - Three men and a woman accused of abducting an acquaintance, beating him for hours and locking him in the trunk of his own car, from which he ultimately escaped, must stand trial for attempted murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. James Henry Anderson, 53, Anthony Bernard Brown, 35, Jamicia Nate Gravely, 30, and her husband, Reginald Makalea Gravely, 32, are each accused of participating in a Dec. 29 attack on a San Jacinto man. All are charged with attempted murder, torture and kidnapping. Brown is... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log July 25, 2013

    Updated Jul 25, 2013

    July 10 8100 block W. Lilac Rd. Grand theft (fruit) 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. (1) Arrest (Juvenile): Minor possess smoking paraphernalia 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. (2) Arrest (Juvenile): Minor possess marijuana on grounds during school activity; minor possess smoking paraphernalia July 11 10200 block Rainbrook Dr. Commercial burglary 1300 block Calle Tecolotlan Residential burglary July 14 200 block S. Brandon Rd. Arrest: Spousal abuse w/minor injury July 15 31900 block Wrightwood Rd. Residential burglary 900 block S....

  • Hemet Residents Cautioned to be Careful of Scam Artists

    Updated Jul 23, 2013

    HEMET - Hemet residents were advised today to be wary of scam artists seeking funds to help those impacted by the Mountain Fire. ''While there is a real and justified need for charity and resources in the mountain communities, we know that financial scam artists tend to follow tragic events and prey on well-meaning citizens,'' Hemet police Chief Dave Brown said. ''We want to be proactive and make sure our generous community is not taken advantage of.'' The Mountain Fire has scorched around 27,000 acres and destroyed 23... Full story

  • Pair Charged with Abusing Reptiles, Rodents

    Updated Jul 22, 2013

    MURRIETA - The operators of a Lake Elsinore business that specialized in the captive breeding of reptiles and rodents for wholesale distribution are each facing more than 100 animal cruelty charges for allegedly abusing and killing the creatures, prosecutors announced today. Mitchell Steven Behm, 54, of Coto de Caza, and David Delgado, 28, of Rialto were arrested and charged Friday in connection with acts of alleged cruelty against thousands of animals that were caged at Global Captive Breeders on Third Street. Behm is free...

  • Sheriff's Log July 18, 2013

    Updated Jul 18, 2013

    June 29 4100 block Arboles Ct. Grand theft June 30 200 block W. Clemmens Ln. Domestic violence incident July 1 2500 block Via Rancheros Arrest: Spousal abuse 200 block Summit Ave. Arrest: Spousal abuse w/serious injury 2300 block Aqua Hill Rd. 5150/Mental disorder De Luz Rd. @ Sandia Creek Dr. (1) Cited: Battery De Luz Rd. @ Sandia Creek Dr. (2) Cited: Battery 4000 block S. Mission Rd. (1) Arrest: Under influence of controlled substance, possess unlawful paraphernalia, present false ID to officer 4000 block S. Mission Rd....

  • Murderer-Rapist to be Sentenced Friday

    Updated Jul 8, 2013

    MURRIETA - A man who killed a 74-year-old Hemet woman in her apartment and twice sexually assaulted one of her neighbors is scheduled to be sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Kenneth Daniels Jr., 27, was convicted Aug. 13 of fatally beating Rosemarie Edwin during a December 2007 burglary and attempted sexual assault. A Murrieta jury also convicted him of 11 other felonies, including elder abuse and forcible rape, for a series of crimes that spanned August to December of that year. On Sept....

  • Sheriff's Log July 4, 2013

    Updated Jul 3, 2013

    June 12 700 block S. Main Ave. Commercial burglary June 17 900 block La Vonne Commercial burglary June 19 1500 block Green Canyon Rd. Arrest: Assault w/deadly weapon (not firearm); willful cruelty to child w/injury June 21 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found property 200 block E. Fallbrook St. Battery (simple) June 23 200 block N. Pasadena Arrest: Convicted person possess firearm; willful discharge of firearm in a grossly negligent manner 1100 block S. Mission Rd. Commercial burglary June 24 5200 block San Jacinto Way Vandalism...

  • Sheriff's Log June 27, 2013

    Updated Jun 27, 2013

    May 7 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Attempted suicide June 6 200 block W. Clemmens Ln. Grand theft June 9 1300 block S. Mission Rd. Assault w/deadly weapon (4 victims) June 11 38900 block Harris Trail Plant/cultivate marijuana June 16 Alturas Rd. @ Aviation Rd. (1) Cited: Illegal speed contest Alturas Rd. @ Aviation Rd. (2) Cited: Illegal speed contest 800 block Santa Margarita Rd. Abandoned vehicle 300 block Ranger Rd. Grand theft June 17 1300 block S. Mission Rd. Cited: Shoplifting 800 block S. Main Ave. Cited: Shoplifting... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log June 20, 2013

    Updated Jun 20, 2013

    June 3 4600 block Dulin Rd. Residential burglary June 6 100 block E. Mission Rd. (1) Arrest: Shoplifting; promote criminal street gang; conspiracy to commit crime 100 block E. Mission Rd. (2) Arrest: Shoplifting; promote criminal street gang; conspiracy to commit crime 2400 block S. Stagecoach Ln. Petty theft June 8 1700 block Reche Rd. Vandalism 400 block W. Clemmens Ln. Arrest: Felony warrant June 9 3600 block Lake Circle Dr. Contributing to delinquency of minor 200 block W. Hawthorne St. Vandalism S. Old Hwy 395 @ Via...

  • Sheriff's Log June 13, 2013

    Updated Jun 13, 2013

    May 30 300 block E. Alvarado St. Arrest: Possess obscene matter of minor in sexual act 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Arrest (juvenile): Possess/manufacture/dispose of material for arson Pankey Rd. @ Horse Ranch Creek Rd. Vandalism May 31 900 block Buena Capri Arrest (citizen’s arrest): Simple battery 1300 block S. Mission Rd. Cited: Shoplifting June 2 300 block Industrial Way Arrest: Probation violation; carry concealed dirk/dagger June 3 5200 block S. Mission Rd. Vehicle burglary 500 block E. Alvarado St. Petty theft 400 b...

  • Sheriff's Log June 6, 2013

    Updated Jun 6, 2013

    May 17 500 block W. Aviation Rd. Robbery May 20 1100 block S. Vine St. Found property May 24 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Comm’l burglary May 25 31900 block Del Cielo Este Petty theft May 26 500 block W. Beech St. Present false ID to peace officer 100 block Brandenburg Ln. Cited: Vandalism May 27 300 block Ammunition Rd. Arrest: Probation violation May 28 4100 block Sleeping Indian Rd. 5150/Mental disorder 1700 block Reche Rd. Comm’l burglary 500 block Terran Rd. Comm’l burglary 600 block Palomino Rd. 5150/Mental disor...

  • Sketch released of attempted burglary suspect

    Updated Jun 3, 2013

    TEMECULA - On Friday, May 17, about 6:10 A.M., officers from the Temecula Police Department responded to a family residence on the 31700 block of Corte Cardenas in the city of Temecula reference an attempted burglary that had just occurred at that location. Their investigation revealed the following: About 6:00 A.M. that morning, the victims were asleep in their residence when they were awakened by their front doorbell. They looked outside and saw the suspect in the composite...

  • Former Verizon services installer arrested for burglary

    Updated Jun 3, 2013

    MENIFEE - (SHERIFF PRESS RELEASE) - In 2012 and 2013, 32-year-old former Verizon services installer, Marisa Lee Heim-Davis, entered at least two different city of Menifee residences on repeated occasions to install and/or repair TV/phone/computer equipment. While inside the residences Marisa Heim-Davis stole hundreds of the elder victims' prescribed Vicodin and Norco pain medications. There are suspicions she disabled Verizon services to convince the victims she needed to enter their homes to make repairs or conduct...

  • Sheriff's Log May 30, 2013

    Updated May 30, 2013

    May 8 3100 block Red Mountain Hts. Dr. Suicide attempt May 12 200 block E. Fallbrook St. Suicide attempt May 15 900 block E. Alvarado St. Commercial burglary May 16 5200 block Triple Crown Dr. Annoying phone call 1500 block McDonald Rd. Residential burglary May 20 31800 block Paseo Lindo Get credit w/other’s ID 800 block Winter Haven Rd. Grand theft 2400 block Hummingbird Hill Ln. Battery (spouse) May 21 4100 block Holly Ln. Spousal abuse 1100 block Alturas Rd. Arrest: Violate domestic court order 1700 block Reche Rd. S...

  • Sheriff's Log May 23, 2013

    Updated May 23, 2013

    May 1 800 block N. Stage Coach Ln. Arrest: Burglary (vehicle) May 10 40400 block Calle Roxanne Battery (simple) 32000 block Del Cielo Oeste Vandalism, more than $400 May 12 4400 block Sleeping Indian Rd. Arrest: Stalking May 13 5200 block S. Mission Rd. Petty theft S. Mission Rd. @ Winter Haven Arrest: Possess narcotic controlled substance, possess nonconforming prescription, possess switchblade in vehicle 3600 block Lake Park Rd. Get credit/etc. other’s ID 1300 block S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Possess narcotic controlled substan...

  • Sheriff Log May 16, 2013

    Updated May 16, 2013

    May 1 1100 block S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Possess narcotics 1100 block S. Vine St. Found tools 5200 block 5th St. Battery (simple) May 2 500 block S. Main Ave. Lost property 1600 block S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Under influence of controlled substance, possess unlawful paraphernalia May 3 1100 block S. Vine St. Found tools May 4 3700 block Brookhills Rd. Battery (simple) May 6 600 block Del Valle Residential burglary 5400 block Fairgreen Way Vehicle burglary SR76 & Monserate Hill Petty theft 4400 block Sleeping Indian Rd....

  • Drunken Driver Who Fled from CHP Sentenced

    Updated May 10, 2013

    MURRIETA - A Las Vegas man who fled from California Highway Patrol officers trying to stop him for drunken driving, leading to a high-speed pursuit that ended with the defendant crashing his SUV, was sentenced today to 16 months behind bars. James Ryan Hoffman, 28, pleaded guilty last month to felony evading and misdemeanor DUI in connection with a September chase in Temecula. Under the terms of his plea agreement, the Riverside County District Attorney's Office dropped two misdemeanor charges of false imprisonment -- which... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log May 9, 2013

    Updated May 9, 2013

    April 2 800 block Highland Park Personate to get money/use access card April 7 S. Mission Rd. Battery (simple) April 13 1300 block Sunny Heights Rd. Domestic violence 600 block De Luz Rd. Battery (simple) April 15 1400 block S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Under the influence of controlled substance April 16 500 block Elbrook Dr. Vandalism April 17 1500 block Paulann Ct. Vehicle burglary 800 block S. Wisconsin Ave. Vehicle burglary 500 block W. Beech St. Residential burglary April 18 500 Stewart Canyon Rd. Arrest: Elder abuse, violate...

  • Repeat DUI Offender Sentenced for Causing Fatal Wreck

    Updated May 8, 2013

    RIVERSIDE - A drunken driver whose SUV plowed into a car that immediately caught fire, killing a 43-year-old Perris woman at the wheel, was sentenced today to 15 years to life in prison. Juan Antonio Covarrubias was convicted March 13 of second-degree murder and driving on a suspended license for the March 31, 2012, death of Gyla Walters. After hearing from the defendant and Gyla's relatives and friends, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Richard Fields imposed the sentence required under state law. In his statement to...

  • Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sex with Friend's Daughter

    Updated May 8, 2013

    RIVERSIDE - A Menifee man accused of sneaking into the home of a longtime friend and engaging in sex acts with the man's preteen daughter pleaded not guilty today to seven counts of lewd acts on a child and other charges. Jason Wayne Freeman, 39, could face life in prison if convicted of the felonies and multiple sentence-enhancing allegations of committing a burglary for the purpose committing a sexual offense. Freeman appeared today before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Becky Dugan, who, at the request of...

  • Sheriff's Log April 25, 2013

    Updated Apr 25, 2013

    April 6 4100 block Holly Ln. Stolen vehicle April 8 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Arrest: Possess narcotics, under influence of narcotics April 9 700 block Alturas Ln. Assistance needed April 10 1500 block Green Canyon Rd. Threats (via electronic communication) 3500 block Lancewood Way Residential burglary 300 block W. Ivy Ln. Arrest: Spousal abuse, false imprisonment w/violence, possess unlawful paraphernalia April 11 400 block W. Clemmens Ln. Runaway juvenile 900 block Morro Rd. Get credit w/other’s ID 3300 block Live O...

  • Sheriff's Log April 18, 2013

    Updated Apr 18, 2013

    April 2 500 block Alturas Rd. Vandalism April 4 200 block E. Mission Rd. Battery/spouse 400 block W. Clemmens Ln. Cited: Possess unlawful paraphernalia April 6 100 block E. College St. Arrest: Spousal abuse w/minor injury 1000 block Ridge Heights Dr. Financial elder abuse by caretaker April 7 S. Main Ave. @ E. Aviation Rd. Arrest: Under influence of controlled substance 300 block E. Ivy St. Arrest: Drunk in public E. Aviation Rd. @ Old Stage Rd. Arrest: False impersonation of another, possess controlled substance, felony... Full story

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