Four people arrested in connection with burglary sprees in Coachella

A man and three juveniles have been arrested inconnection with a month-long spree of home burglaries in Coachella, sheriff’sauthorities reported today.

Sheriff’s deputies, La Quinta Police Department and other lawenforcement agencies served search warrants and raided four homes in CoachellaFriday.

Stolen property and a suspected drug lab was found at one home onChiapas Drive, prompting authorities to recommend charges be filed againstGilbert Uribe, 51, who was not arrested during the dragnet, Riverside Countysheriff’s Sgt. Tim White said.

Three juveniles were arrested for suspicion of burglary, possessingstolen property and other crimes.

Richard Contreras, 23, was arrested at a home on Bagdad Avenue and waslater booked for suspicion of receiving stolen property, White said.

Contrerasposted $15,000 bail and was released from custody Saturday, records showed.