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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Kyle LaFond

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Everyone is a Pedestrian: October is National Pedestrian Safety Month

La Quinta, Calif.– October is National Pedestrian Safety Month and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, will raise awareness about the safety of people walking throughout the month, emphasizing that “safe drivers, safe speeds and safe vehicles save lives.”

“Whether in a parking lot, crosswalk, or sidewalk, we are all pedestrians at one point,” Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremiah Shields said. “Drivers, please slow down and be extra careful around people walking. Put yourself in their shoes and drive how you would want someone to drive when you are walking.”

The safety of people outside of vehicles is a significant traffic safety concern, with at least two pedestrians or bicyclists killed on California roads every day. Between 2010 and 2019 in California, pedestrian deaths increased more than 40 percent and bicyclist deaths went up more than 60 percent. In 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed in the United States – an average of 18 pedestrians a day and one pedestrian killed every 81 minutes.

Speeding, poor lighting, mid-block crossing and impairment are the main factors in pedestrians being struck by vehicles.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, offers the following safe driving and walking tips:

Drivers

• Do not speed and slow down at intersections. Be prepared to stop for pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks.
• Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to make a right-hand turn.
• Never drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Pedestrians

• Use signalized crosswalks where drivers expect foot traffic.
• Watch for approaching vehicles and be careful crossing the street, especially busier streets with higher speed limits. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to come to a stop.
• Get in the habit of wearing light colors, reflective material, and walking with a flashlight at night so it is easier for drivers to see you.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ronald Smith

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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department—Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, Supports National Walk and Roll to School Day Oct. 12

The cities of Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, and Norco encourage parents and students to join their classmates and walk, bike, or roll to class Oct. 12.

“Walk and Roll to School Day” is celebrated annually to highlight the benefits of exercise and practice pedestrian and road safety with other students, families, and caregivers.

“Walking to school is a great way to exercise on a daily basis and feel comfortable getting to and from school safely,” Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Deputy Brian Parham said. “We hope this is a fun, rewarding experience for students and members of the community that shows how important it is for everyone to be safe walking, biking or rolling.”

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department—Jurupa Valley Station offers tips for students who walk, bike, or roll to school:

• Plan your route on roads with sidewalks or paths away from traffic. If there are no sidewalks, walk or ride as far from cars as possible, facing traffic.
• Use crosswalks, preferably at stop signs or signals. If there are unmarked crosswalks, cross at corners on streets with fewer lanes and lower speed limits.
• Always look left-right-left before crossing the street. Continue to scan for traffic as you cross the street.
• Watch for cars entering/leaving driveways or parking spaces.
• Always wear a helmet when riding or rolling.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Keep earbud or headphone volume low enough so you can still hear around you.

Drivers should be extra careful and anticipate more foot and bike traffic the morning of Oct. 12, as well as be prepared to stop for school buses and children crossing the street. Drivers should always watch their speed and slowdown in school zones.

Schools are encouraged to register at walkbiketoschool.org as a way of tracking participation and showing support for active, healthy, and safe transportation.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Kyle LaFond

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La Quinta, Calif.– The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, encourages parents and students to join their classmates and walk, bike, or roll to class Oct. 12.

Walk and Roll to School Day” is celebrated annually to highlight the benefits of exercise and practice pedestrian and road safety with other students, families, and caregivers.

Walking to school is a great way to exercise on a daily basis and feel comfortable getting to and from school safely,” Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Ju Yoo said. “We hope this is a fun, rewarding experience for students and members of the community that shows how important it is for everyone to be safe walking, biking or rolling.”

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department offers tips for students who walk, bike, or roll to school:

• Plan your route on roads with sidewalks or paths away from traffic. If there are no sidewalks, walk or ride as far from cars as possible, facing traffic.
• Use crosswalks, preferably at stop signs or signals. If there are unmarked crosswalks, cross at corners on streets with fewer lanes and lower speed limits.
• Always look left-right-left before crossing the street. Continue to scan for traffic as you cross the street.
• Watch for cars entering/leaving driveways or parking spaces.
• Always wear a helmet when riding or rolling.
• Be aware of your surroundings. Keep earbud or headphone volume low enough so you can still hear around you.

Drivers should be extra careful and anticipate more foot and bike traffic the morning of Oct. 12, as well as be prepared to stop for school buses and children crossing the street. Drivers should always watch their speed and slowdown in school zones.

Schools are encouraged to register at walkbiketoschool.org as a way of tracking participation and showing support for active, healthy, and safe transportation.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Reporting Deputy:  Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # EV222900001

Update:

The second injured male in this incident has been identified as Kelvin Jackett Jr., a 29-year-old resident of Eastvale, and after being treated for his injuries, was booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center on suspicion of murder. There are no outstanding suspects. If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they are encouraged to call Investigator Manjarrez of the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777 or Investigator Medina of the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station 951-955-2600.

Update:

The victim in this case has been identified as Kelvin Jackett, a 51-year-old male resident of Eastvale. The investigation is on-going. If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they are encouraged to call Investigator Manjarrez of the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777 or Investigator Medina of the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station 951-955-2600.

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On October 17, 2022, at 12:14 AM, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 12000 block of Craigburn Circle in Eastvale. Upon arriving, deputies located two males suffering from gunshot wounds. One male was pronounced deceased at the scene and the other male was transported to a nearby hospital for further medical care. A crime scene was secured and the Central Homicide Unit responded to assume the investigation. The identities of the victims are being withheld pending next of kin notification. There are no suspects outstanding and the investigation is on-going.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to call Investigator Manjarrez of the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777 or Investigator Medina of the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station 951-955-2600.

Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff's Homicide Tipline online form.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Porfirio Rubio

File # C222740018 / C222740019

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On October 1, 2022, at 3:09 PM, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to a report of a shooting that occurred on the 63000 block of Landon Lane in Thermal. The victims described the suspect vehicle as an early 2000 model Chevrolet pickup. While deputies were investigating the initial shooting, dispatch received a call for service regarding an exchange of gunfire between the occupants of a blue Chevrolet pickup and the occupants of a red four door sedan. The shooting occurred at the parking lot of a local market, located on the 65000 block of Harrison Street in Thermal.

When deputies responded to the second shooting, they located the red four door sedan near Avenue 66 and Van Buren Street. The occupants of the four-door sedan collided with a power pole and fled the scene on foot. Thermal Station deputies conducted a search of the area and located, Michael Vega, 18 years of Thermal, Landon Torres, 18 years of Thermal, and two Native-American male juveniles fleeing the area. All four males were detained without incident.

At 3:58 PM, dispatch received a call for service regarding two Hispanic male juveniles who had arrived at a local hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. During the investigation, deputies determined the Hispanic male juveniles at the hospital were the occupants of the blue Chevrolet pickup involved in the shootings.

Michael Vega and Landon Torres were arrested and booked at the John Benoit Detention Center for attempted murder. A 16-year-old Native American male juvenile was booked at Indio Juvenile Hall for attempted murder.

On October 4, 2022, members of the Southern Coachella Valley Community Services District Team (SCVCSDT) arrested a 13-year-old male juvenile that was later determined to be an occupant of the blue Chevrolet pickup.

On October 7, 2022, members of the SCVCSDT and Coachella Community Action Team served a weapons related search warrant in the 76000 block of Pierce Street in Thermal and arrested a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old Hispanic male juvenile for attempted murder. The juveniles were booked at Indio Juvenile Hall.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Deputy J. Zazueta of the Thermal Station at 760-272-8367.

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Michael Vega
Landon Torres

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant R. Smith

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Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Reminds Drivers to Always Stop for School Buses During National School Bus Safety Week

Eastvale, Norco, and Jurupa Valley, Calif. – This National School Bus Safety Week (October 17-21), Riverside Sheriff-Jurupa Valley Station supports efforts throughout the state to keep children and caregivers safe by reminding drivers of the dangers of passing a stopped school bus. Drivers are required to come to a complete stop when a school bus stop-arm is extended, and the red lights are flashing.

Held annually during the third week of October, National School Bus Safety Week is a way for parents, children, teachers, bus drivers, school administrators and law enforcement to promote traveling to and from school by bus as a safe transportation option. This year’s campaign focuses on preventing illegal school bus passing.

While riding the bus is the safest way for children to get to and from school, an alarming number of drivers illegally pass school buses who have their red lights activated. From 2011 to 2020 a total of 218 school-age children (18 and younger) died in school-bus-related crashes during that period, either riding on school buses, other cars, or on foot or bike, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

With few exceptions, California law requires drivers to stop in both directions when a school bus has flashing red lights on. Drivers must stop until the red lights are off, and children are on or off the bus and safely out of the road.

“It is so important that we remind drivers in our community that when red lights are flashing, there is no passing,” Riverside Sheriff-Jurupa Valley Station Deputy Dacia Medina said. “Children and their parents/guardians are relying on drivers to follow the law and keep them safe.”

Funding for this operation is provided to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Southwest Station by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Matthew Allert

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Alexander Felix

On October 9, 2022, at 12:34 AM, Coachella deputies responded to the area of Tyler St. and Avenue 53 regarding a traffic collision. Upon arrival deputies located a white pick-up truck that collided with a fence and light post. The investigation revealed Alexander Felix, 22 of Coachella was driving the vehicle under the influence of alcohol, when he collided with the light post and fence. Felix’s two-year-old son was also inside the vehicle, unrestrained at the time of the collision. The child sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital as a precaution. No other injuries were reported. Felix was booked at the John Benoit Detention Center, in the city of Indio, for driving under the influence and child endangerment.

The Thermal Sheriff’s Station is asking anyone with additional information to contact Deputy Williams at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling (760) 863-8990.

If you wish to remain anonymous, call Valley Crimestoppers at (760) 341-7867.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant R. Smith

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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Reminds Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

National Teen Driver Safety Week kicks off October 16

Eastvale, Norco, and Jurupa Valley, California. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 16-22), Riverside Sheriff-Jurupa Valley Station encourages teens and their parents to talk about the importance of following the rules of the road and driving responsibly.

Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 2,378 teenagers died in car crashes in 2020 – a 14% increase from the prior year. Per mile driven, teen drivers are nearly four times as likely to be involved in a crash as drivers in all other age groups.

“Parents play a critical role in teen driver safety and in communicating important driving safety information,” Riverside Sheriff-Jurupa Valley Station’s Deputy Isaiah Cordero said. “Teen drivers are still gaining experience behind the wheel and more likely to take risks and pick up bad habits. It is important for parents and caregivers to play an active role in talking to their teens about risky driving behaviors that can lead to deadly and tragic consequences.”

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department offers the following tips to parents and guardians for starting conversations about safe driving with teens:

• Provisional Driver’s License: Learn about California’s provisional licensing law, which places restrictions on passengers and driving at night during the first year they have a license.
• Lead by example: Have driving sessions with your teen. Tell, but also show your teen how to drive safely.
• Set ground rules: Be firm on rules such as no phone use, being distracted by friends, always following the speed limit, and always buckling up.
• Sober driving: Emphasize the importance of never driving under the influence or riding with someone who has been drinking.

Funding for this program is provided to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Jurupa Valley Station by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Kyle LaFond

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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – City of La Quinta Reminds Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

National Teen Driver Safety Week kicks off October 16

La Quinta, Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 16-22), the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, encourages teens and their parents to talk about the importance of following the rules of the road and driving responsibly.

Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 2,378 teenagers died in car crashes in 2020 – a 14% increase from the prior year. Per mile driven, teen drivers are nearly four times as likely to be involved in a crash as drivers in all other age groups.

“Parents play a critical role in teen driver safety and in communicating important driving safety information,” Deputy Ju Yoo said.  “Teen drivers are still gaining experience behind the wheel and more likely to take risks and pick up bad habits. It is important for parents and caregivers to play an active role in talking to their teens about risky driving behaviors that can lead to deadly and tragic consequences.”

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, offers the following tips to parents and guardians for starting conversations about safe driving with teens:

• Provisional Driver’s License: Learn about California’s provisional licensing law, which places restrictions on passengers and driving at night during the first year they have a license.
• Lead by example: Have driving sessions with your teen. Tell, but also show your teen how to drive safely.
• Set ground rules: Be firm on rules such as no phone use, being distracted by friends, always following the speed limit, and always buckling up.
• Sober driving: Emphasize the importance of never driving under the influence or riding with someone who has been drinking.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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