Coachella man accused of selling illicit substances targeting minors

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - A Coachella man was arrested Friday on suspicion of selling various illicit substances, targeting minors throughout the Coachella Valley.

According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, deputies began their investigation.

The suspect, 19, was located on Friday, driving his vehicle in Cathedral City in the area of Dinah Shore Avenue and Date Palm Drive. He was taken into custody without incident.

A search warrant was served at a home on the 86000 block of Calle Geranio in Coachella with the assistance of the La Quinta Traffic Team, La Quinta Special Enforcement Team, La Quinta Business District Team, and the Coachella Community Action Team.

Deputies said they seized several marijuana vape pens, psychedelic mushrooms, approximately 25,000 in US currency, and a firearm with an altered serial number.

The suspect was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center for furnishing marijuana to a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, and willful harm to a child.

This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this or similar incidents is encouraged to contact Deputy Olivares at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station at (760) 863-8990.