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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Ed Baeza

File # PE223580152

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On December 24, 2022, at 11:02 PM, deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 300 block of West 7th Street in Perris. Upon arriving, deputies located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. A crime scene was secured and the Central Homicide Unit responded to assume the investigation. The victim was identified as Rafael Morales, a 27-year-old resident of Perris.

As investigators continued with the case, they identified and arrested two suspects responsible for this homicide. The two suspects are identified as Miguel Villegas, a 30-year-old resident of Hemet and Andrik Avalos-Villasenor, a 20-year-old resident of Hemet. Both Villegas and Avalos-Villasenor were arrested and booked into jail for homicide. The investigation is on-going.

If anyone has information regarding this investigation, they are encouraged to call Investigator G. Gonzalez of the Central Homicide Unit at 951-955-2777 or Investigator Lee of the Perris Sheriff’s Station 951-210-1000.

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

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Miguel Villegas	Andrik Avalos-Villasenor

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Brad Foster

File # N/A

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Stick to a “Go Safely” Game Plan: Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly

National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 14

Cities of Lake Elsinore and Wildomar, Calif. – With a commitment to keeping the community safe, the Riverside County Sheriff’s, Lake Elsinore Station, wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.

From Dec. 14 through New Year’s Day, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Lake Elsinore Station, will have additional deputies on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The extra enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, with the goal of stopping suspected impaired drivers who put others on the road at risk.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 11,654 people were killed in car crashes nationwide in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver, or one person every 45 minutes.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Lake Elsinore Station encourages everyone to stay in for the night or have a “go safely” game plan by scheduling a ride or designating a sober driver if you plan to consume alcohol.

Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Marijuana, prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may also impair. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect your driving ability.

“The holidays are a special time of year for many, and we want drivers to act responsibly,” Deputy Joel Holland said. “This enforcement period allows us to get the message out that driving impaired is an illegal, senseless behavior that takes lives.”

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

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

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Reporting Deputy: Lieutenant Brandi Swan

File # N/A

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On December 20, 2022, and December 21, 2022, a parade of police and sheriff cars from the Inland Empire will drive through hospitals in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties to spread holiday cheer. With lights and sirens activated, law enforcement officers hope to spread cheer to doctors, nurses, and all hospital staff, who have worked around the clock over the last two years to keep the community safe; a mission law enforcement shares.

On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, starting at 9:00 AM, law enforcement officers from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties will parade simultaneously in their areas.  Riverside County agencies will start in the Coachella Valley and work their way west, stopping at hospitals in Indio, Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, Banning, Moreno Valley, and Hemet.

10:30 AM- John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital

11:45 AM- Eisenhower Medical Center

12:45 PM- Desert Regional Medical Center

1:45 PM- San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital

2:30 PM- Kaiser Permanente, Moreno Valley

2:40 PM- Riverside University Health System

3:45 PM- Hemet Global Medical Center

On Wednesday, December 21, 2022, starting at 11:00 AM, the parade will continue in Riverside County with stops in Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, Wildomar, Corona, and Riverside. The San Bernardino County parade will also continue with hospitals in their area.  The final stop for both counties will be at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in Loma Linda for the event finale.

11:00 AM- Menifee Global Medical Center

11:30 AM- Kaiser Permanente, Murrieta

11:45 AM- Loma Linda University Health, Murrieta

12:15 PM- Rancho Springs Medical Center

1:15 PM- Temecula Valley Hospital

1:50 PM- Inland Valley Medical Center

3:00 PM- Corona Regional Medical Center

3:45 PM- Kaiser Permanente, Riverside

4:15 PM- Parkview Community Hospital

4:30 PM- Riverside Community Hospital

6:00 PM- Loma Linda Children’s Hospital, Loma Linda

With the help of our sponsors, the Riverside Sheriff’s Association, the Sheriff’s Employee Benefits Association (SEBA), Monster Energy, and Baker’s Drive-Thru, this coordinated effort of over 32 law enforcement agencies from local, state, and federal agencies, will travel a total of over 300 miles and visit 30 hospitals. #IEholidaycheer is one of the largest events of its kind involving Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

So, if you see the parade, honk and wave as a way to show support for our efforts in thanking our front-line workers, who undoubtedly give 100% every single day.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Daniel McAuliffe

File # PE223530040

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On Monday, December 19, 2022, about 11:33 AM, deputies from the Perris Station responded to a dispute and assault that occurred at a business in the 1300 Block of Jet Way in Perris. The victim was an employee of the business and had been pepper sprayed by a male suspect who had also displayed what the victim believed was a firearm. Upon arrival, deputies contacted David Chavez, a 27-year-old resident of Riverside, who matched the description provided by the victim. Chavez was compliant with deputies and detained without incident. When detained, Chavez was found to be in possession of pepper spray and a taser in a holster. Paramedics responded to the location to provide treatment to the victim. Chavez was later transported to the Perris Station and released on a citation for misdemeanor charges of Unlawful Use of Tear Gas and Brandishing a Weapon.

If anyone has any additional information regarding the investigation, please contact Deputy Karla Berrelleza of the Perris Station at 951-210-1047.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Dave Tinker

File # PC223500018 MV223500050

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Armando Gonzalez

On Friday, December 16, 2022, at 8:12 AM, deputies from the Perris Station responded to a burglary in the 30000 Block of 12th Avenue in Nuevo, where several items were stolen from the residence, including a motorcycle. There was a tracking device on the motorcycle and it was tracked to the 14000 Block of Las Brisis Way in the city of Moreno Valley. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department helicopter, along with deputies from the Moreno Valley Station, responded and located the stolen motorcycle in the back of a white Chevy pickup truck. The occupants of the truck drove off and a vehicle pursuit was initiated. During the pursuit, the driver, later identified as Armando Gonzalez, a 31-year-old resident of Moreno Valley, tossed out a handgun from the truck, which was recovered by deputies. Gonzalez drove the Chevy off-road and the Riverside County Sheriff’s helicopter continued to follow the vehicle into the hills of Nuevo. With the help of the Riverside County Sheriff Special Enforcement Bureau armored vehicle, the suspect stopped fleeing voluntarily near Elkins Road and Jules Street.

Gonzalez was taken into custody without incident. The Perris Station’s Robbery Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) responded and assisted with the investigation. A search of Gonzalez’s Chevy revealed the stolen motorcycle, narcotics inside the vehicle, and a hidden compartment in the tailgate, which hid an AR-15 style rifle. Gonzalez was currently on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) out of Los Angeles County. Gonzalez was later transported and booked into jail for multiple felony charges.

Anyone with additional information is urged to call Deputy Smith of the Moreno Valley Station at 951- 486-6700.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Bryan Whitley

File # A223490022

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Roshawn Antione Vaughn

On Thursday, December 15, 2022, deputies from the Colorado River Station-Special Enforcement Team conducted a probation search in the 24500 block of School Road in the unincorporated area of Riverside County known as Ripley. During the search, deputies located and seized two sawed-off shotguns, a stolen semi-automatic Ruger .380 pistol, 250 blue “M-30” pills (suspected Fentanyl), and several boxes of ammunition. Roshawn Antione Vaughn, a 27-year-old resident of Ripley, was arrested for the following charges:

• Possession of Fentanyl with intent to sell
• Possession of narcotics while armed
• Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person
• Possession of a stolen firearm
• Possession of a short-barreled shotgun
• Child endangerment

Vaughn was transported and booked at the Blythe Jail.

This investigation is on-going. Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact Deputy Ritchie of the Colorado River Station by calling 760-921-7900.

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant K. Bikul

File # N/A

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Stick to a “Go Safely” Game Plan: Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly

National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 14

Perris, California. – With a commitment to keeping the community safe, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Perris Station wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.

From December 14th through New Year’s Day, the Perris Station will have deputies on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, with the goal of stopping suspected impaired drivers who put others on the road at risk.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 11,654 people were killed in car crashes nationwide in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver, or one person every 45 minutes.

The Perris Station encourages everyone to stay in for the night or have a “go safely” game plan by scheduling a ride or designating a sober driver if you plan to consume alcohol.
Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Marijuana, prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may also impair. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect your driving ability.

“The holidays are a special time of year for many, and we want drivers to act responsibly,” Perris Station Traffic Bureau Sergeant Bikul said. “This enforcement period allows us to get the message out that driving impaired is an illegal, senseless behavior that takes lives.”

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

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Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Claro Sanchez

File # N/A

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Stick to a “Go Safely” Game Plan: Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly

National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign Begins Dec. 14

Palm Desert, Calif. – With a commitment to keeping the community safe, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department- Palm Desert Station wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.

From Dec. 14 through New Year’s Day, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department- Palm Desert Station will have additional deputies on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The extra enforcement effort is part of a national campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, with the goal of stopping suspected impaired drivers who put others on the road at risk.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 11,654 people were killed in car crashes nationwide in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver, or one person every 45 minutes.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department encourages everyone to stay in for the night or have a “go safely” game plan by scheduling a ride or designating a sober driver if you plan to consume alcohol.

Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Marijuana, prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may also impair. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect your driving ability.

“The holidays are a special time of year for many, and we want drivers to act responsibly,” Deputy Claro Sanchez said. “This enforcement period allows us to get the message out that driving impaired is an illegal, senseless behavior that takes lives.”

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 Christian Bloomquist

File # A223420008

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Deputies from the Colorado River Station responded to a residential burglary in progress at a residence located in the 42000 block of State Route 95 in the North Colorado River area of Blythe today at 8:00 AM. A caller reported seeing two males entering a neighbor’s residence and removing property. The reporting party contacted the elderly homeowner, who confirmed they were not at home and no one should be at the residence.

When deputies arrived at the location, they contacted and detained Travis Gaudette, a 37-year-old resident of Escondido, who was standing in the driveway of the location. After making several announcements and receiving no response, deputies entered the residence where they located a second subject, Adam Pham, a 36-year-old resident of Westminster, hiding in the bathroom. 

The investigation revealed Pham and Gaudette had been given access to the property by a third party, Ashton Walker, a 35-year-old resident of Blythe, who resides in the area. Deputies located Walker and upon questioning him, determined he had unlawfully forced entry into the property.

Pham was in possession of numerous documents and check books issued to other people, a California driver’s license, and a fictitious driver’s license depicting his image with information of another person.

Gaudette, Pham, and Walker were all arrested for first degree burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary. In addition, Walker was arrested for elder abuse and Pham was arrested for false personation of another, as well as two outstanding felony warrants for fraud out of Orange County. Gaudette, Pham, and Walker were booked into the Blythe Jail.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Deputy Showalter of the Colorado River Station by calling 760-921-7900.

Adam Pham	Travis Gaudette	Ashton Walker

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