Crime Archives

18 firearms seized, 22 arrested in San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department operation

July 15, 2024 6:16 PM Alyson Booth

Investigators from the Gangs/Narcotics Division of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, along with deputies from patrol stations, served 18 search warrants between June 29 and July 12 as part of Operation Consequences. Over the two-week period, investigators contacted gang members and persons prohibited from possessing firearms at various locations in Ontario, Redlands, San Bernardino,

Assault investigation in La Quinta

July 12, 2024 11:12 PM Alyson Booth

Deputies were dispatched to the area of Washington St. and Avenue 47 just before 10 P.M. tonight regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, deputies located multiple people involved in a physical altercation upon arrival. It was reported to officers that one of the people involved was armed with

Coachella resident accused of murdering man, burning body to stand trial

July 12, 2024 6:35 PM City News Service

A 35-year-old man accused of killing a man and burning his body inside a vehicle in Thermal in July 2020 must stand trial for murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. Ruben Corria Esquivel Jr. of Coachella was held to answer for one felony count each of murder, arson on a property, having a

Search continues for suspect in two Palm Desert bank robberies

July 11, 2024 1:07 PM Jesus Reyes

Update 7/12/24 Investigators confirmed the suspect in Thursday’s bank robbery is believed to be the same as the one at the U.S. Bank in Palm Desert on June 26. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office shared a photo of the robbery at Mechanics Bank. The suspect was described as a white male adult, between 50 and

Sentencing delayed for man convicted in 2008 murder of Palm Springs retiree

July 12, 2024 12:14 PM Jesus Reyes, City News Service

The sentencing was delayed again for a man convicted for the second time in the financially motivated killing of a Palm Springs retiree in 2008. Daniel Carlos Garcia, 41, was scheduled to be sentenced on Friday at the Larson Justice Center, but it was delayed as his new attorney requested more time to catch up

Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Palm Springs Pool Supply Business

July 11, 2024 7:43 PM City News Service

One of three men accused of stealing from a Palm Springs pool supply business pleaded guilty today to a felony burglary charge. Riverside resident Robert Firman, 44, entered his guilty plea at a felony settlement conference Thursday at the Larson Justice Center in Indio. Misdemeanor charges of possession of burglary tools and possession of

Banning Police release details on murder-suicide that left three dead

July 11, 2024 7:37 PM Alyson Booth

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Banning Police Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Holly Street to investigate a possible unattended death. At 11:59 A.M., officers arrived at a residence and were provided information on the location of where the dead people were located. When officers entered the residence, they discovered three dead people,

Jury recommends death penalty for Indio man who murdered 18-year-old crime witness

July 11, 2024 10:40 AM Jesus Reyes, City News Service

A jury has recommended the death penalty for an Indio man who gunned down an 18-year-old crime witness. Alexis Daniel Rosas, 28, was convicted last month of first-degree murder for the 2019 slaying of Makayla Jean Massey, also known as Anita Garcia, of Victorville. Along with murder, the panel convicted Rosas of attempted murder and found

RivCo man who ran into CHP officer fails to make court appearance, warrant issued

July 10, 2024 4:21 PM City News Service

An unlicensed driver who backed into a California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer during a traffic stop in Riverside, injuring the lawman, failed to appear for his sentencing today, prompting a judge to issue a warrant for his arrest. Prudencio Xajil Alvarado, 57, in April pleaded guilty to assault on a peace officer with a

Nearly $1M worth of meth found hidden in furniture cabinets at Calexico border facility

July 10, 2024 11:57 AM Jesus Reyes

Border Patrol agents found nearly $1 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in wooden furniture cabinets at a border facility in Calexico. The discovery was made on July 3 at the Calexico East Commercial Facility. According to CBP, a 29-year-old male driving a box truck transporting a shipment manifested as wooden furniture was applying for admission

Jury deliberations begin in penalty phase of Indio man’s murder trial

July 9, 2024 7:13 PM City News Service

Jury deliberations began today in the penalty phase of the trial for an Indio man who murdered an 18-year-old crime witness. Alexis Daniel Rosas, 28, and his one-time girlfriend, 33-year-old Maury Duarte, were convicted of first-degree murder on June 17 for the 2019 slaying of Victorville resident Makayla Jean Massey, also known as Anita Garcia.

CHP releases statistics from “maximum enforcement period” over Independence Day Weekend

July 9, 2024 5:20 PM Alyson Booth

Over Independence Day Weekend, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers instated a “maximum enforcement period” (MEP), ramping up patrols on state highways and roads across Riverside County to catch drunken and drug-impaired drivers. This statewide maximum enforcement period started at 6:01 P.M. on Wednesday and concluded on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. Statewide statistics from this effort

Felon Accused of Killing Cabazon Man Years Ago Arraigned

July 9, 2024 5:08 PM City News Service

A felon accused of killing a 30-year-old Cabazon man whose disappearance remained a mystery until his remains were located more than two years later pleaded not guilty today to murder. Shannon McCloud Collins, 47, of Cabazon was arrested last month following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the 2021 death of Zachary Hemminger. Collins

Trial date set for Cathedral City man accused of killing teen boy

July 9, 2024 3:15 PM Jesus Reyes

A judge today confirmed an upcoming trial date for a man accused of gunning down a 17-year-old boy in Cathedral City. Juan Landeros-Garcia, 25, is scheduled to be tried for murder on Sept. 17. He was arrested April 6, 2020, two days after fellow Cathedral City resident Isaiah Guerra was found suffering from at

Teacher’s aide, Beaumont Unified School District sued over her alleged sexual harassment of students

July 8, 2024 6:03 PM City News Service

Two boys allegedly targeted by a Beaumont Unified School District teacher’s aide suspected of sending them explicit images and repeatedly harassing them in an attempt to sleep with them sued her and the district for infliction of emotional distress and negligence, it was announced today. The plaintiffs and their families filed the civil action in

Man arrested on suspicion of running over ex-girlfriend in Thousand Palms

July 8, 2024 11:42 AM Jesus Reyes

A man was taken into custody after being accused of running over his ex-girlfriend in Thousand Palms Monday morning. The incident was first reported as a domestic dispute at around 9:45 a.m. on the 72000 block of Varner Road, near Ramon Road. “The victim stated her ex-boyfriend was trying to run her over with his

Change of plea hearing delayed for RivCo druggist in $300M Medi-Cal fraud case

July 8, 2024 9:52 AM City News Service

A change of plea hearing was delayed today until Aug. 5 for a druggist from Riverside County accused of using his pharmacy to submit more than $300 million in fraudulent Medi-Cal claims for prescription medications that were medically unnecessary, often not provided to patients and obtained through the payment of illegal kickbacks. Kyrollos Mekail, 36,

Police confirm murder-suicide left three dead in Palm Springs; Coroner releases IDs

July 5, 2024 4:11 PM Jesus Reyes

The Palm Springs Police Department officially confirmed new details on a shooting incident that left three people dead over the weekend. Three people were found dead in North Palm Springs this past Sunday afternoon. Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle near the Pilot Travel Center off of N. Indian Canyon

Arizona man accused of smuggling firearms in Riverside County faces 45 felony charges

July 5, 2024 6:17 PM City News Service

An Arizona man received 45 felony charges today after his arrest on suspicion of illegally smuggling firearms and ammunition across a state border. Phoenix resident Alexis Ayala Molina, 22, pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of assault weapon possession, 15 counts of removing or altering firearm identification marks and an additional count of manufacturing or

One person injured, two minors detained after shooting last weekend in Desert Hot Springs

July 5, 2024 12:06 PM Jesus Reyes

Desert Hot Springs police shared new details on a shooting last weekend at a gas station in Desert Hot Springs. The shooting happened Saturday at around 4:15 p.m. on the 13900 block of Palm Drive. News Channel 3 originally reported a shooting was reported at the Chevron gas station. Employees confirmed there was a shooting