Man arrested after allegedly driving into Lake Elsinore sheriff’s station

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (KESQ) - A 44-year-old man is in custody today after allegedly driving a vehicle into the Lake Elsinore sheriff's station.   

The incident was reported at around 5:10 a.m. Monday at 333 Limited Ave., according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

According to Sheriff's Sgt. Brad Foster, deputies discovered through surveillance footage that shortly after 2 a.m., a vehicle intentionally drove through the curb, the metal fence, and into the front lobby of the station causing significant damage.

The driver reversed and fled the scene, officials said.   

The suspect, identified as a Wildomar resident, was arrested and booked into the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta later Monday on suspicion of vandalism. His bail was set at $10,000.

The Lake Elsinore station was temporarily closed, but has since been reopened.

Anyone with further information about the case was urged to contact Investigator Layos at 951-245-3000.