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Posted on: October 24, 2022Homicide – UpdateReporting Deputy: Sergeant Ben RamirezFile # Y222960015Update: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, Daniel 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.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.

Posted on: October 21, 2022Robbery and Kidnapping Suspects ArrestedReporting Deputy: Sergeant David AldrichFile # Y222890014Details: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.

Posted on: October 21, 2022Weapons Arrest of a JuvenileReporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos IIIFile # Y222940009Details: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).For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Information Bureau.

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant K. Bikul

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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Perris Station Reminds Drivers to Always Stop for School Buses During National School Bus Safety Week

Perris, Calif. – This National School Bus Safety Week (October 17-21), the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Perris Station 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).

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant K. Bikul

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

National Teen Driver Safety Week kicks off October 16

In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 16-22), The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Perris 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.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David Marshall

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Recently, deputies from the Perris Station, have fielded numerous complaints from community members about subjects using signs to solicit money at the intersection of Perris Boulevard and Nuevo Road in the city of Perris. These subjects had either been soliciting money for a sick child or to help with funeral expenses for a loved one.

On October 13, 2022, the Perris Station Problem Oriented Policing Team responded to that intersection and conducted an investigation in regards to subjects soliciting money for a funeral, standing in the center median, and running into traffic. During the investigation, it was determined the deceased individual listed on the sign was fictitious, and there was no funeral at all. Three juveniles, ages 17, 14, and 13, were detained for soliciting and theft by false pretenses, and later released. The sign used, as well as the money collected by the subjects, were seized.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department discourages residents from donating money to anyone with a homemade sign seeking money because, in most instances, it is a scam. If anyone sees a solicitor with a sign, they are encouraged to report it to the Riverside Sheriff’s Department or their local police department.

For media inquiries regarding this incident please contact the Media Information Bureau.

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