Major Injury Collision/ Driving Under the Influence Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mark ChlarsonFile # LA222610028Details:Daniel Jesus BarreraOn Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 4:49 PM Thermal Station deputies responded to a report of a major injury collision at the intersection of Avenue 48 and Dune Palms Drive in the city of La Quinta. When patrol deputies arrived, they located two vehicles, a white 2009 […]

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Pursuit of Suspected Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Driver and Weapons Arrest

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Mariano Matos IIIFile # Y222630030Details:Francisco RomeroOn September 20, 2022, at 1:30 P.M., members of the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) attempted to stop a grey sedan in the area of Avenue 54 and Cesar Chavez Street in Coachella, due to erratic driving. Based on the suspect’s driving actions, CCAT members believed the […]

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Suspect arrested in Sexual Assault

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant David AldrichFile # Y221380017Details:Richard Beltran OrtegaOn May 18, 2022, at 9:46 AM, Thermal Station patrol deputies responded to the 83800 block of Airport Boulevard in Thermal, reference a 15-year-old female that was sexually assaulted by an 18-year-old Hispanic male. The investigation revealed that on May 17, 2022, the victim was being driven […]

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Robbery/Purse Theft Suspect Apprehended

Reporting Deputy: Corporal Phillip LortonFile # LA222640053Details:Eddie RamirezOn Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 6:28 PM, deputies from the Thermal Station responded to a robbery that occurred at a business in the 79200 block of Highway 111 in the city of La Quinta. An adult male suspect snatched a fearful victim’s purse and stole it.During the […]

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Homicide Inside the Jail

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Richard CarrollFile # SC222720002Update:Erik MartinezThe victim has been identified as 39-year-old Ulyses Munoz Ayala.  The investigation is ongoing.Details:On Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 4:21 PM, deputies from the Cois Byrd Detention Center were notified of an unresponsive inmate. Deputies and jail medical staff immediately assessed the inmate and initiated medical aid while […]

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In-Custody Death Investigation

Reporting Deputy: Correctional Captain Victoria Varisco-FloresFile # RC222860001Details:On Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 4:38 AM, deputies assigned to the Robert Presley Detention Center responded to the cell of an unresponsive female inmate due to a medical emergency. Custody staff and jail medical staff immediately attempted life-saving measures. American Medical Response and Riverside Fire Department personnel […]

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Suspect Rams Police Cars in an Attempt to Escape

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Matthew AllertFile # Y222670026Details: Jose J. Lopez Jr.On September 25, 2022, at 1:25 AM, Thermal Station deputies were involved in a vehicle pursuit with Jose J. Lopez Jr. in the 47000 block of Indio Blvd. in the city of Indio. Lopez was wanted for several felony charges, including stalking, domestic violence, and criminal […]

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