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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Steve Brosche

File # EV222930026

Details:

Xiu Xiu Sun

On October 20, 2022, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Jurupa Valley Station, responded to the 6000 block of Rosewood Way in the city of Eastvale to investigate a juvenile medical aid. Upon arrival, deputies observed paramedics from Cal Fire conducting life-saving measures on a 2-year-old male juvenile. Deputies secured the scene and began speaking with the parents. After life-saving measures were unsuccessful, the juvenile was pronounced deceased at the scene. During the course of the investigation, foul play was suspected surrounding the juvenile’s death and detectives from the Central Homicide Unit, Special Victim’s Unit, and Jurupa Valley Station responded to assume the investigation.

The victim’s mother and father were taken to Jurupa Valley Station for questioning. After further investigation, the victim’s mother, Xiu Xiu Sun, a 31-year-old resident of Eastvale, was arrested for murder for her involvement in the child’s death. The child’s father was released without any pending charges. The child’s identity will be released by the Coroner’s Bureau. This is an active investigation and additional details are not currently available. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department asks anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Investigator Hernandez of the Central Homicide Unit at (951) 955-2777.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Kyle LaFond

File # N/A

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Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, Reminds Drivers to Always Stop for School Buses During National School Bus Safety Week

La Quinta, Calif. – This National School Bus Safety Week (October 17-21), The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, supports efforts throughout the state to keep children and caregivers safe by reminding drivers on 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,” Deputy Kevin Moore said. “Children and their caretakers are relying on drivers to follow the law and keep them safe.”

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 Javier Morando

File # JV223030146

Details:

On Sunday, October 30, 2022, about 9:14 PM, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station responded to the report of a major injury traffic collision in the 5900 Block of Limonite Avenue in the city of Jurupa Valley. Deputies and paramedics from Cal Fire arrived on-scene and located a collision involving a vehicle and motorcycle. The sole occupant in the vehicle was uninjured. Both driver and passenger of the motorcycle were transported to a local hospital. The driver of the motorcycle sustained moderate injuries and is listed in stable condition. The passenger of the motorcycle sustained major injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical staff at the hospital.

The Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station Traffic Collision Reconstruction Team responded to the location and assumed the investigation. It remains unknown if alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in the collision. Both directions of Limonite Avenue between Pacific Avenue and Riverview Drive were closed for the duration of the investigation. The identity of the deceased will not be released pending further investigation and the notification to the next of kin.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Deputy Parham of the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station at 951–955–2600 or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 951-776-1099.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # N/A

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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

Coachella, Calif. – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 16-22), The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department 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,” Sgt. Matos 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 by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Art Mendez

File # EV222930026

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On November 6, 2022, deputies assigned to the Eastvale Special Enforcement Team and the Jurupa Valley Station responded to an in-progress burglary at a business located in the 5200 block of Goodman Lane in Eastvale.  A passerby driving in the area called the sheriff’s department to report several suspects were utilizing the Interstate 15 Freeway to gain access to the business and were filling a vehicle with packages. Deputies immediately responded and located a vehicle fleeing from the business. A vehicle enforcement stop was conducted and the vehicle came to a stop on the side of the freeway.  The occupants of the vehicle, Stanley Dacosta, a 49-year-old resident of Jurupa Valley, Jeremy Weitzeil, a 42-year-old resident of Riverside, and Antonio Hernandez, a 34-year-old resident of Riverside, were arrested. Deputies searched the vehicle and located approximately $34,000 in stolen packages, along with burglary tools. The investigation revealed the suspects were not employees of the business where the burglary occurred. Deputies also learned Dacosta and Hernandez had felony warrants and Weitzeil was on Post Release Community Supervision. All three suspects were booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center for burglary, conspiracy, and several additional felonies.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call Deputy Cervantes of the Jurupa Valley Station by calling 951-955-2600.

As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951-776-1099 or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline by calling 909-987-5005.

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Stanley DacostaJeremy Weitzeil
Antonio Hernandez

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # N/A

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

Coachella, Calif. – This National School Bus Safety Week (October 17-21), The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department supports efforts throughout the state to keep children and caregivers safe by reminding drivers on 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,” Sgt. Matos said.  “Children and their caretakers are relying on drivers to follow the law and keep them safe.”

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 I. Robles

File # N/A

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The Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, Norco Traffic Team, has been awarded a $93,900 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a year-long enforcement and public awareness program. The traffic safety program is intended to educate the public on safe roadway habits and deter people from violating traffic laws or practicing other unsafe behaviors that lead to injuries and fatalities.

“This grant funding allows us to support our ongoing traffic safety efforts in the communities,” The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department states, “Our intent is to stop the most unlawful and dangerous behaviors that put people at risk and create an environment where everyone feels safe traveling.”

The grant will provide additional programs and resources, including:

• DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers.
• High visibility distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in violation of California’s hands-free cell phone law.
• Enforcement operations focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.
• Enforcement operations focused on top violations that cause crashes: speeding, failure to yield, stop sign and/or red-light running, and improper turning or lane changes.
• Collaborative enforcement efforts with neighboring agencies.
• Officer training and/or recertification: Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

The grant program will run through September 2023.

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 Mariano Matos III

File # Y222940009

Details:

On October 21, 2022, at 7:00 A.M., members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance of the Southern Coachella Valley Community Service District Team (SCVCSDT), served a search warrant at a residence located in the 84–700 block of Avenue 51 in the city of Coachella. The search warrant stemmed from a weapons investigation CCAT was conducting. During the search warrant, CCAT members located a loaded .40 caliber handgun and a Billy club. Arrested was a male juvenile documented criminal street gang member, who was found sleeping on top of the handgun. The male juvenile was booked at the Indio Juvenile Hall for possession of a Billy club, juvenile in possession of a firearm, juvenile in possession of ammunition, possession of an unregistered firearm, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Molina with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 760-863-8990 or Crime Stoppers at 760-341-STOP (7867).

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant J. Morando

File # N/A

Details:

The Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station, Jurupa Valley Traffic Team, has been awarded a $148,064 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for a year-long enforcement and public awareness program. The traffic safety program is intended to educate the public on safe roadway habits and deter people from violating traffic laws or practicing other unsafe behaviors that lead to injuries and fatalities.

“This grant funding allows us to support our ongoing traffic safety efforts in the communities,” The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department states, “Our intent is to stop the most unlawful and dangerous behaviors that put people at risk and create an environment where everyone feels safe traveling.”

The grant will provide additional programs and resources, including:

• DUI checkpoints and patrols focused on stopping suspected impaired drivers.
• High visibility distracted driving enforcement operations targeting drivers in violation of California’s hands-free cell phone law.
• Enforcement operations focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.
• Enforcement operations focused on top violations that cause crashes: speeding, failure to yield, stop sign and/or red-light running, and improper turning or lane changes.
• Collaborative enforcement efforts with neighboring agencies.
• Officer training and/or recertification: Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

The grant program will run through September 2023.

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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