Narcotics related search warrant in La Quinta leads to two arrests

The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force (CVVCGTF) served a narcotics related search warrant in the 78-800 block of Parkbrook Court in La Quinta Thursday morning around 7:00 a.m.

The search warrant resulted in the confiscation of suspected methamphetamine, two rifles, over a thousand rounds of ammunition, three high capacity magazines, and other evidence consistent with narcotic’s sales.

Cesar Aceves, a 27-year-old from La Quinta, was arrested for possession of narcotics for sales, possession of methamphetamine, and for being a felon in possession of ammunition. Thomas Aune, a 40-year-old from La Quinta, was arrested for possession of a loaded firearm while in possession of methamphetamine, and possession of high capacity magazines.

Both suspects were booked into the Riverside County Jail in Indio.

The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force is committed to creating safe and secure neighborhoods free of violent crime and gang activity. If you have any information about this crime, please contact Deputy Kibbey at (760) 760-345-3790.