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  • Lake Elsinore Checkpoint Results

    Updated Dec 14, 2013

    RIVERSIDE - A total of six motorists were arrested for drunken driving during an overnight driver's license/sobriety checkpoints in Lake Elsinore and La Quinta. Otilio Medina, 50, of Santa Ana, and Edgar Felix, 21, of Wildomar, were arrested at Riverside Drive and Walnut in Lake Elsinore that began at 6 p.m. Friday and ended at 1 a.m, today said Lake Elsinore police Sgt. Peter Giannakakos. Giannakakos said three vehicles were impounded and five unlicensed or drivers with suspended licenses were sent to court. La Quinta... Full story

  • Man Arrested for Multiple Counts of Fraud

    Updated Dec 12, 2013

    RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S PRESS RELEASE - On Tuesday, December 10, 2013, Lake Elsinore Police Detectives arrested Reynaldo Rodriguez for multiple counts of fraud, totaling over $80,000. Rodriguez committed fraud by posing as a legitimate construction contractor and soliciting work. Once a quote was provided and monies were paid, Rodriguez either completed very little work or no work at all. Rodriguez conducted business under the name “R&R Construction” or “Ray’s Hardsca... Full story

  • Home Invasion in Lake Elsinore; Suspects Still on the Loose

    Updated Dec 12, 2013

    RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF PRESS RELEASE - On Saturday, December 7, 2013, at approximately 2:23 A.M, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 100 block of W. Heald Street reference a home invasion robbery. Officers arrived within minutes of the dispatched call. Preliminary investigation revealed that the homeowner answered the door to someone who he thought he knew. Then a male and female forced their way into the home with a firearm and assaulted the victim. The victim was tied up as the suspects took various... Full story

  • Mental State of Woman Accused of Killing Spouse Questioned

    Updated Dec 10, 2013

    MURRIETA - With doubts raised about her mental health, a judge today ordered a psychiatric examination for a woman accused of fatally stabbing her husband during an altercation at their San Jacinto home. Kendra Deone Smith, 54, was arrested Dec. 5 in connection with the killing of 64-year-old Matthew Smith. She is charged with murder and a sentence- enhancing weapon allegation. Smith appeared today for arraignment before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Timothy Freer. But defense attorney Cheryl Thompson requested that F... Full story

  • Bogus Booking Agent for Lil' Wayne Facing Federal Prison

    Updated Dec 8, 2013

    RIVERSIDE - A Moreno Valley man who posed as a booking agent for rapper Lil' Wayne, and defrauded multiple victims seeking to secure the artist for shows in the U.S. and Canada, faces more than 20 years in federal prison when he is sentenced inthree months. Nicholaus Saint James, 30, is slated to be sentenced March 7 by U.S. District Judge Justin Quackenbush in Riverside. James was convicted Thursday on six counts of wire fraud for taking nearly $160,000 from people who paid for performances featuring Wayne, shows that never...

  • Moreno Valley Prostitution Sting

    Updated Dec 7, 2013

    MORENO VALLEY - Three men have been charged with felony solicitation and drug offenses, and another 21 charged with misdemeanor prostitution, after an undercover police operation, police said today. Sgt. Brian Holmes of the Moreno Valley Police Department, said police conducted a prostitution sting at a motel on the 23000 block of Sunnymead Blvd. in Moreno Valley on Dec. 5 in response to community complaints. Holmes said 21 men were arrested for prostitution during the operation, with four charged with possession of...

  • Sheriff's log December 5, 2013

    Updated Dec 5, 2013

    Nov. 14 500 block Ammunition Rd. Vehicle burglary Nov. 18 1600 block S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Felony warrant; possess unlawful paraphernalia Nov. 19 600 block W. Beech St. Grand theft Nov. 20 5000 block Olive Hill Rd. Mail theft; pass fictitious check Nov. 21 600 block E. Dougherty St. Residential burglary 1700 block Reche Rd. (1) Arrest (Juvenile): Minor possess marijuana on school grounds 1700 block Reche Rd. (2) Arrest (Juvenile): Minor possess smoking paraphernalia 5500 block Mission Rd. Stolen vehicle Nov. 22 2500 block...

  • Rollover Crash in Lake Elsinore Reported

    Updated Nov 30, 2013

    LAKE ELSINORE - One person was hurt early today when a vehicle flipped over near a Lake Elsinore shopping center, a fire spokesman said. Firefighters were told the vehicle rolled over at the corner of Canyon Hills and Railroad Canyon roads, near the Canyon Hills Marketplace is located. Firefighters received a 911 call at 2:33 a.m., went to the scene and freed one person from the wreckage, Riverside County Fire Department spokesman Mark Annas said. The person was taken to a hospital for treatment of moderate injuries, Annas... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log November 28, 2013

    Updated Nov 27, 2013

    Nov. 12 500 block Ammunition Rd. Petty theft 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found narcotics 1000 block Avenida Campana Vandalism Nov. 13 1600 block S. Mission Rd. Commercial burglary 1900 block Reche Rd. Battery Nov. 14 700 block Rainbow Hills Rd. Assault w/deadly weapon 900 block E. Alvarado St. Grand theft 1700 block Reche Rd. Detained (Juvenile): Minor possess alcohol 1100 block Old Stage Rd. Spousal abuse w/minor injury 400 block E. Ivy St. Vandalism; tamper w/vehicle Nov. 15 500 block W. Beech St. Arrest: Drunk in public 1100...

  • Deputy-Involved Shooting in French Valley

    Updated Nov 24, 2013

    FRENCH VALLEY - A man who allegedly aimed a rifle at sheriff's deputies during a domestic violence call in French Valley was shot and killed early today by a deputy, a county sheriff's department official said. Gunshots rang out inside a home in the 32000 block of Westport Way where deputies were on their way to investigate a call made at 1:17 a.m. by a woman with two young children, Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Lisa McConnell said. The woman was telling a dispatcher what...

  • One Injured, One Dead in Collision between Temecula and Rainbow

    Updated Nov 22, 2013

    TEMECULA- A Canadian tourist was killed and another injured in a motorcycle wreck in Temecula, authorities said today. Sgt. John Mangan of the Temecula Police Department said the female tourist was the passenger on a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Charles Arnstin of Alberta, Canada. Mangan said Arnstin and his passenger, also from Alberta, were westbound in the 44,000 block of Rainbow Canyon Road around 2:15 p.m. Thursday when Arnstin lost control on the wet road surface and both were thrown from the bike. Mangan... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log November 21, 2013

    Updated Nov 21, 2013

    Nov. 1 E. College St. @ S. Orange Ave. Cited: Possess unlawful paraphernalia Nov. 4 5000 block Pala Rd. Commercial burglary 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Arrest (Juvenile): Possess explosive illegally Nov. 5 2400 block Gum Tree Ln. Arrest: Felony 1200 block S. Main Ave. Grand theft Nov. 6 700 block Alturas Ln. Residential burglary 100 block S. Pasadena Ave. Petty theft 5000 block Pala Rd. Commercial burglary Nov. 7 900 block S. Main Ave. Arrest: Willful cruelty to child w/minor injury; vandalism 700 block W. Fallbrook St....

  • Wrestling Coach Accused of Criminal Acts Enters Plea

    Updated Nov 20, 2013

    MURRIETA - A Murrieta youth wrestling coach who allegedly furnished team members with alcohol and showed them pornographic movies pleaded not guilty today to misdemeanor charges. Michael David Atkins, 45, of Temecula, was arrested June 11 at his residence in the 46400 block of Teton Trail. Atkins, who is free on $50,000 bail, did not appear at his arraignment before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Raquel Marquez, who waived the defendant's appearance at the request of defense attorney Paul Grech. After accepting the...

  • Sheriff's Log November 14, 2013

    Updated Nov 14, 2013

    October 30 800 block E. Mission Rd. Found property 800 block Cookie Ln. Arrest: Use/under influence of controlled substance October 31 100 block N. Main Ave. Petty theft (from building) November 1 2600 block Daisy Ln. Found property November 2 400 block W. Clemmens Ln. Vandalism, less than $400 damage November 3 400 block W. Clemmens Ln. Violate domestic relations court order November 4 2700 block Gird Rd. Simple battery 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Vandalism, more than $400 damage 32000 block Del Cielo Oeste Arrest:... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log November 7, 2013

    Updated Nov 7, 2013

    October 3 5200 block Rainbow Way Grand theft October 24 1000 block N. Orange Ave. Personate to get money/property over $400 100 block W. Mission Rd. Found: Narcotics October 26 E. Clemmens Ln. @ S. Vine St. Cited: Driving on suspended license October 27 300 block E. Dougherty Arrest: Under influence controlled substance; possess unlawful paraphernalia 6000 block Rio Valle Dr. Elder abuse/neglect w/minor injury 300 block N. Vine St. Commercial burglary October 28 400 block W. Clemmens Ln. Simple battery 6700 block Via de la...

  • Sheriff's Log October 31, 2013

    Updated Oct 31, 2013

    October 14 Roblar Truck Trail @ De Luz Rd. Assault w/intent to commit rape October 18 Almond St. @ S. Mission Rd. Cited: Driving on suspended license; possess unlawful paraphernalia W. Aviation Rd. @ S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Felony warrant October 19 1100 block Sycamore Dr. Disobey court order October 20 300 block E. Dougherty St. Arrest: Possess narcotics; possess narcotics for sale; possess unlawful paraphernalia 700 block E. Elder St. Arrest: Spousal abuse w/minor injury 700 block Darla Ln. Battery October 21 300 block W.... Full story

  • Sheriff's Log October 24, 2013

    Updated Oct 24, 2013

    October 2 400 block Alturas Rd. Petty theft October 8 39300 block Daily Rd. Found marijuana October 9 400 block W. Clemmens Ln. Residential burglary October 11 700 block Hillcrest Ln. Forgery October 14 600 block E. Elder St. Spousal abuse October 15 200 block S. Brandon St. Arrest: Child abuse w/major injury S. Mission Rd. (Los Jilgueros Preserve) (1) Arrest: Possess narcotics; possess unlawful paraphernalia S. Mission Rd. (Los Jilgueros Preserve) (2) Arrest: Possess narcotics; possess unlawful paraphernalia S. Mission Rd.... Full story

  • Witness's Absence Delays Trial of Dad Accused of Killing Baby Daughter

    Updated Oct 15, 2013

    MURRIETA - With a key witness unavailable for a month or more, trial was postponed today for a Hemet man accused of fatally beating his 3- month-old daughter. Jason Harley Moore, 34, is accused of inflicting major head trauma on his daughter, Charlotte, in July 2010 and could face 25 years to life in prison if convicted of assault on a child resulting in death. Jury selection was scheduled to begin today before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Timothy Freer. However, the prosecution and defense filed a joint motion...

  • Two probationers arrested separately on drug charges

    Updated Oct 12, 2013

    WILDOMAR - Two probationers were arrested separately on drug charges in Wildomar, a sheriff's sergeant said today. Sheriff's deputies Friday night went to an apartment building in the 24800 block of Prielipp Road to check on a probationer. A police dog uncovered methamphetamine, heroin and paraphernalia inside a unit, Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. David Cardoza said. Marcia Lynn Radnoti, 50, of Wildomar, was arrested for allegedly possessing the drugs for sales and committing a felony while on out on bail, Cardoza said. A...

  • Sheriff's Log October 10, 2013

    Updated Oct 10, 2013

    Sept. 24 2400 block S. Stagecoach Ln. 5150/Mental disorder Sept. 27 200 block E. View St. Vandalism 300 block W. Clemmens Ln. Runaway juvenile Sept. 29 1200 block Alturas Rd. Vandalism/graffiti 700 block W. Fallbrook St. 5150/Mental disorder Sept. 30 5800 block Camino del Cielo Residential burglary; stolen vehicle (boat and trailer) 1100 block Sea Larke Dr. 5150/Mental disorder 1300 block Banyan Dr. Death (Coroner’s case) S. Pico Ave. @ W. Elder St. Cited: Resisting officer Oct. 1 1600 block McDonald Rd. Violate restraining o...

  • Reward Posted for Capture of Reagan Statue Vandals

    Updated Oct 8, 2013

    RIVERSIDE - Hoping to spur the investigation along, Riverside County supervisors today approved a $10,000 reward for information leading to the capture and conviction of the culprits who damaged a statue of former President Ronald Reagan. ''We need to send a message that those that do this kind of thing -- if we can find you, we're going to prosecute you,'' said Supervisor Jeff Stone, who won his colleagues' unanimous support in posting the reward. ''We're not going to tolerate this kind of activity.'' According to county... Full story

  • One hurt during two car collision

    Updated Oct 7, 2013

    MENIFEE - Two cars collided today at a Menifee intersection, and left one person hurt, a sheriff's deputy said. Deputies were dispatched at 1:53 p.m. to Menifee Road and Highway 74. The extent of injuries or medical condtion of the hurt person was not immediately known, Riverside County sheriff's Deputy Steven Favero said....

  • Man arrested for alleged connection with a shooting last month

    Updated Oct 5, 2013

    MENIFEE - Sheriff's investigators arrested a man in Menifee for his alleged connection with a shooting last month, a sergeant said today. Detectives identified Deric Torrez Martinez, 31, of Riverside, as a suspect in the Sept. 14 shooting in Temecula that left a man with a gunshot wound. The victim has since recovered, Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Kevin McDonald said. An arrest warrant was issued for Torrez and he was found at an undisclosed location in Menifee. He was later arrested Friday for suspicion of attempted... Full story

  • Man Suspected of Stealing Property Worth $20,000

    Updated Oct 4, 2013

    WILDOMAR - A man suspected of stealing about $20,000 worth of tools and other hardware during a break-in at a Wildomar business was being held today on $5,000 bail. Bryce Howard Melvin, 41, of Wildomar was arrested on suspicion of felony burglary and receiving stolen property in connection with a break-in last month at a store in the 34800 block of Frederick Street, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Melvin was arrested Wednesday night following a weeklong investigation, said sheriff's Sgt. David... Full story

  • Sheriff's log October 3, 2013

    Updated Oct 3, 2013

    Sept. 5 Sandia Creek Dr. @ Rock Mountain Rd. Petty theft Sept. 16 3700 block Larkspur Ln. Grand theft (firearm) Sept. 19 3500 block Gird Rd. Annoying phone calls Sept. 20 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found narcotics 900 block E. Mission Rd. Arrest: Probation violation Sandia Creek @ Rock Mountain Dr. Vehicle burglary Sept. 21 2700 Los Alisos Arrest (Juvenile): 5150/Mental disorder Sept. 22 1100 block S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Residential burglary; vehicle theft; false ID to officer 900 block Alturas Rd. Petty theft 4100 block Los... Full story

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