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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Aldrich

File # Y222890014

Details:

On October 16, 2022, at 11:23 AM, Thermal Station patrol deputies responded to the 50000 block of Cesar Chavez Street in the city of Coachella, reference an adult male victim who was kidnapped, robbed, assaulted, and extorted for money.

The investigation revealed the victim was visiting a local casino. The victim left the casino with the suspects and drove to the city of Coachella. While in the 53500 block of Cesar Chavez Street, the victim was assaulted and robbed. The suspects demanded money from the victim, which he did not have. The suspects held the victim against his will and demanded money from the victim’s personal contacts. Once the ransom was paid, the victim was dropped off in the 50000 block of Cesar Chavez Street in the city of Coachella. The victim was treated by paramedics at the scene for his injuries. The investigation was assumed by the Thermal Station Investigations Bureau.

During the investigation, the suspects were positively identified as Alexander Henry Edlund, 34 of Coachella, and Brian Emmanuel Jamand, 26 of Coachella.

On October 16, 2022, at 8:24 PM, Jamand was located in the 78000 block of Highway 111 in the city of La Quinta. Jamand was taken into custody without incident. Jamand was booked at the John Benoit Detention Center for robbery, aggravated kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, and committing a felony while on bail.

On October 21, 2022, Edlund was located in the 83500 block of Indio Boulevard in the city of Indio. Edlund was taken into custody without incident. Edlund was booked at the John Benoit Detention Center for robbery, aggravated kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, and false imprisonment.

The Thermal Station Investigations Bureau is asking anyone with additional information to contact Investigator James of the Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling 760-863-8856. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Valley Crimestoppers at (760) 341-7867.

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Alexander Henry Edlund
Brian Emmanuel Jamand

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben Ramirez

File # Y222960015

Update:

This investigation began around 8:20 AM on October 23, 2022, after officers from the Colma Police Department, located in the San Francisco Bay area, responded to a 911 call. Colma police officers met with the caller, who provided information regarding two deceased victims in Coachella.  Colma police officers requested the assistance of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, who verified the information provided.  After deputies found the two victims, the subject in Colma was detained and the investigation continued. The suspect, David Torres, a 22-year-old resident of Coachella, was later arrested for the murder of both victims and booked at the San Mateo County Jail in Redwood City.

The victims in this case were identified as Hector Ramos, a 23-year-old resident of La Quinta, and Monique Vega, a 26-year-old resident of Val Verde.The investigation is currently on-going and no further information will be released at this time.

Details:

On October 23, 2022, at 9:41 AM, deputies assigned to the Thermal Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to assist another agency with an investigation and met with residents at a home in the 85300 block of Avenue 52 in Coachella. Inside a casita attached to the main residence, deputies found a deceased male adult and a deceased female adult with significant trauma. Deputies maintained security at the house and the Thermal Station Investigations Bureau responded to the scene. Based on the circumstances, the Central Homicide Unit also responded and assumed the investigation.

The identity of the victims will not be released pending notification to next of kin and the Coroner’s Bureau investigation. The investigation is currently on-going and no further information will be released at this time.

If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to call Investigator Burgie of the Thermal Station at 760-863-8990 or Investigator Anderson of the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777.

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

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Kyle LaFond

File # N/A

The City of La Quinta, Reminds Drivers to Beware and Be Alert for Trick-or-Treaters on Halloween Night

Details:

La Quinta, Calif. – As Halloween creeps closer, The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, encourages everyone on the road to be extra careful as more children are out walking the neighborhood haunting for treats.

“We want our community to have a fun night out on Halloween, but to also stay safe and make responsible choices,” Deputy Kevin Moore said. “If your night involves drinking, make sure you plan for a sober ride home. Even one drink can impair judgement.”

Because of the parties, trick-or-treating, and other festivities, Halloween night can be especially dangerous on our nation’s roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, adults between the ages of 21 and 34 had the highest percentage (68%) of fatalities in drunk-driving crashes on Halloween night in 2020. During that same night, 11 pedestrians were killed in drunk-driving crashes.

Whether you are celebrating the spirit of Halloween or Día de los Muertos, The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, city of La Quinta, offers the following tips for families to be as safe as possible and share the road safely:

Drivers

• Slow down and watch out for more foot traffic in residential neighborhoods.
• Take extra time looking for trick-or-treaters at intersections and entering/exiting driveways.
• Never drive distracted or impaired.
• If you are heading to a local bar, restaurant or house party and plan to drink, bring the designated sober driver with you, use a ride-hailing service, or stay the night.

Parents and trick-or-treaters

• Make sure costumes fit to prevent trips and falls.
• Decorate costumes and bags/buckets with reflective tape.
• Have kids use flashlights or glow sticks to make it easier for drivers to see them.
• Walk on sidewalks, when available. Avoid darting into the street or crossing between parked cars.
• Stick to familiar, well-lit routes.
• Look both ways before crossing the street. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.

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 Matthew Allert

File # LA223010100

Details:

On October 28, 2022, at 10:32 PM, La Quinta deputies responded to the 79000 block of Dandelion Dr. in the city of La Quinta regarding a structure fire. Upon arrival, deputies located visible flames on the interior of the home, spreading throughout the kitchen. Deputies forced entry into the residence and located an unconscious elderly female lying on the floor in the entryway. The deputies carried her to safety and she was transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation. She is expected to make a full recovery. The two deputies were treated on scene by CalFire paramedics for smoke inhalation also. CalFire personnel extinguished the flames and no one else was located inside. It was later discovered the fire was ignited by cooking grease left on the kitchen stove.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y223050039

Details:

On November 1, 2022, at 3:30 PM, members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) were actively patrolling the city of Coachella when they conducted a traffic enforcement stop on Cesar Chavez Street and Avenue 50. During the traffic enforcement stop, CCAT deputies located three firearms and extended magazines inside the vehicle after a search. One of the firearms had an illegal modification, which made it fully automatic and one of the firearms was a non-serialized handgun.

Arrested and booked at the John Benoit Detention Center, were documented criminal street gang members Rafael Gudino Casillas, an 18-year-old resident of Coachella, Julian Martinez, an 18-year-old resident of Coachella, and Juan Hernandez, an 18-year-old resident of Coachella, for possession of a non-serialized firearm, possession of a loaded firearm, possession of a loaded firearm and not the registered owner, and possession of high-capacity magazines. Also arrested was a male juvenile documented criminal street gang member for possession of a non-serialized firearm, possession of a loaded firearm, possession of a loaded firearm and not the registered owner, juvenile in possession of a firearm, juvenile in possession of ammunition, possession of high-capacity magazines, and possession of a California non-compliant firearm. The male juvenile was booked at Juvenile Hall in the city of Indio.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Molina or Deputy Piscatella of the Thermal Station at 760-863-8990 or Crime Stoppers at 760-341-STOP (7867).

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Rafael Gudino CasillasJulian MartinezJuan Hernandez

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y222820013

Details:

On November 3, 2022, at 7:00 AM, members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT), with the assistance of the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team (SET), served a search warrant at a residence located in the 84700 block of Avenue 51 in the city of Coachella. The search warrant stemmed from a shooting incident which occurred on October 9, 2022, at a residence in the 85300 block of Cairo Street in the city of Coachella. During the investigation, CCAT deputies identified a male juvenile documented criminal street gang member as the shooting suspect. The male juvenile was taken into custody during the search warrant and was booked at the Indio Juvenile Hall for attempted homicide.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Molina of the Thermal Station at 760-863-8990 or Crime Stoppers at 760-341-STOP (7867).

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brandi Swan

File # C223060008

Details:

On November 2, 2022, at 10:10 AM, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to a report of a student in possession of a handgun at a school in the 86100 block of 66th Avenue in Thermal. Deputies were contacted by school administrators that a male juvenile student at the school was seen with a firearm at the bus stop in Thermal before loading the bus and coming to school. Students at the bus stop reported the incident to school administrators upon their arrival at school and identified the same student as posting a picture with a handgun on a social media site the night before. School administrators contacted the student and called the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

When deputies arrived at the school, they spoke with the student who indicated he had passed the firearm off to another student at the same school. The second student was contacted and he admitted to placing the firearm inside a backpack in his classroom. A search of the backpack revealed a firearm. While retrieving the firearm, an item that looked as if it was a grenade was seen inside the same backpack. Out of an abundance of caution, all students and staff on the school property were evacuated. Students were eventually bussed to other schools to be released to family members.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hazardous Device Team responded to the location and bomb technicians conducted an inspection of the object using x-ray equipment. The object was determined to be a toy with no threat to students or school staff. The school was deemed safe, the evacuations were lifted, and the campus was reopened.

School officials worked cooperatively with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department having the best interest of the children in mind. The students and staff will always be a top priority and deputies were prepared with the resources necessary for any emergency.

The two 13-year-old male students were arrested and booked into Indio Juvenile Hall for minor in possession of a handgun and possession of a firearm within a school zone.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos III

File # Y223060038

Details:

On November 2, 2022, at 4:20 PM, members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) responded to the intersection of Balboa Street and Westerfield Way in the city of Coachella regarding a shooting incident. The investigation revealed two subjects exited a vehicle and fired multiple shots towards multiple residences. A canvass of the neighborhood was conducted and no one was found to be injured as a result of the shooting. During the investigation, CCAT deputies identified two male juveniles, who are documented criminal street gang members, as the shooting suspects.

On November 4, 2022, at 2:05 AM, patrol deputies and CCAT members responded to a residence in the 52300 block of Calle Camacho in the city of Coachella and arrested both juveniles. Suspected methamphetamine and items indicative of the sale of narcotics were located and seized. One of the male juveniles was booked at the Indio Juvenile Hall for shooting at an occupied dwelling and possession of methamphetamine for sale. The other male juvenile was booked at the Indio Juvenile Hall for shooting at an occupied dwelling, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and a felony warrant for assault with a deadly weapon.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy Piscatella of the Thermal Station at 760-863-8990 or Crime Stoppers at 760-0341-STOP (7867).

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Matthew Allert

File # Y223170003

Details:

Estevan Chavez

On November 13, 2022, at 12:58 AM, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to the 48000 block of Playa Del Amor Street in the city of Coachella regarding a domestic disturbance. Estevan Chavez, a 33-year-old resident of Coachella, was suspected of physically assaulting his former girlfriend. Deputies located Chavez in the driveway of the home. Chavez was extremely intoxicated, became physically assaultive, and began to throw full beer bottles at the deputies on scene. Deputies were able to subdue Chavez and he was arrested. The victim complained of pain to her face; however, she refused medical treatment. Chavez sustained minor injuries during the altercation. He was treated on scene by paramedics and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation in preparation of booking. No deputies were injured during this incident. Chavez was later booked at the John Benoit Detention Center for felony domestic violence, assault on a peace officer with a deadly weapon, and resisting arrest by force.

The Thermal Sheriff’s Station is asking anyone with additional information regarding this incident to contact Deputy Ascencio of 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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