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Significant Incident Report: Sunday, October 5, 2008

October 6th, 2008

Area                       Calls

Palm Desert             110

Rancho Mirage        34

Indian Wells             50

County                    50

 

Total                        244  

 

PALM DESERT POLICE:

0110 Hours: Officers Saunders and Willison arrested Hunter Guzman, age 39 of Palm Desert, for spousal abuse at the 43-000 block of Callaway. T08279008 (BH)

 

RANCHO MIRAGE POLICE:

No significant activity.

 

INDIAN WELLS POLICE:

No significant activity.

 

COUNTY:

1200 Hours: Deputy Willow conducted a pedestrian check at the 31-000 block of Calle Jessica in Thousand Palms and arrested a juvenile on a felony no-bail juvenile warrant for unlawful discharge of a firearm and resisting arrest. O08279019 (MB)

 

1514 Hours: Deputy Willow served an arrest warrant at the 73-000 block of Puebla Drive in Thousand Palms and arrested Charles Simpson, age 61 of Thousand Palms, for a misdemeanor battery warrant. 08279022 (MB)

 

1540 Hours: Deputy Avila arrested Charles Lujan, age 51 of Desert Hot Springs, for felony vandalism at the 17-000 block of Corkill Road. O08279021 (MB)

 

2114 Hours: Investigator Alfaro arrested Jose Herida, age 25 of Desert Hot Springs, and a male juvenile for possession of a handgun and possession of stolen property. O08279047 (CO)

Significant Incident Report: Saturday, October 4, 2008

October 6th, 2008

Area                       Calls

Palm Desert             91

Rancho Mirage        70

Indian Wells             47

County                    48

 

Total                        256

 

PALM DESERT POLICE:

0050 Hours: Officer Ellis arrested Angie Long, age 51 of Palm Desert, for domestic battery at the 72-000 block of  Beavertail. T08277155.  (BH)

 

0330 Hours: Officers Quick and Soltz arrested Hector Joco-Mendez, age 26 of Mexico, for public intoxication at 77-777 Country Club. T08278009 (BH)

 

1622 Hours: Officer Aldrich arrested three juveniles for shoplifting at Sears. T08278051 (JB)

 

RANCHO MIRAGE POLICE:

No significant activity

 

INDIAN WELLS POLICE:

No significant activity

 

COUNTY:

0817 Hours: Deputy Talavera arrested Anthony Ledesma, age 18 of Desert Hot Springs, for a felony theft warrant at the 13-000 block of N. Indian Canyon. O08278009 (JB)

 

1710 Hours: Corporal Lopez arrested Delbert Ortega, age 38 of Palm Desert, for possession of methamphetamine in the 32-000 block of Westchester. O08278029 (JB)

 

1710 Hours: Deputy Taylor arrested Jeff Fults, age 39 of Thousand Palms, for possession of methamphetamine at the 32-000 block of Westchester. O08278028 (JB)

 

1717 Hours: Deputy Arcega arrested Marlena Zapp, age 29 of Thousand Palms, for battery in the 30-900 block of Monte Vista Way.  O08278031 (JB)

Significant Incident Report: Friday, October 3, 2008

October 6th, 2008

Area                       Calls

Palm Desert             157 

Rancho Mirage        74

Indian Wells             28

County                    45

 

Total                        304

 

PALM DESERT POLICE:

0015 Hours: Officers Saunders and Willison arrested Aurora Lopez, age 29 of Palm Desert, for domestic battery at the 42-000 block of Iowa.T08276108 (BH)

 

0355 Hours: Officers Quick and Husen arrested Spencer Fortna, age 26 of La Quinta, for driving under the influence and possession of marijuana at Washington Street  and Fred Waring Drive. T08277017 (BH)

 

1350 Hours: Investigator Butvidas arrested Joshua Spencer, age 25 of La Quinta, for residential burglary. T08255068 (JB)

 

1530 Hours: Officer Grasso arrested Jerry Lee Hines, age 45 of Palm Springs, for a stolen vehicle, stolen property and parole violation in the area of California and Warner Trail. T0827099 (JB)

 

1545 Hours: Officer Hempel arrested Raquel Zarate, age 29 of Palm Desert, for possession of methamphetamine at the Yum Yum Tree apartments. T08277093 (JB)

 

RANCHO MIRAGE POLICE:

2117 Hours: Sergeant Baur arrested Patricia Craine, age 62 of Palm Springs, for driving under the influence and Clyde Craine, age 66 of Palm Springs, for public intoxication at Highway 111 and Mirage Cove. S08277069 (MB)

 

2313 Hours: Officer Rubio arrested Jeremiah Egli, age 19 of Cathedral City, for grand theft at Agua Caliente Casino. S08277072 (BH)

 

INDIAN WELLS POLICE:

No significant activity

 

COUNTY:

1059 Hours: Deputy Allert arrested Robert Burt, age 47 of Palm Springs, for possession on methamphetamine for sales and possession of vicodin in the 40-000 block of Myoma Street. C08277014 (JB)

 

1412 Hours: Deputy Talavera arrested Billy Messemore, age 63 of Bermuda Dunes, for possession of methamphetamine at the 40-000 block of Myoma Street. C08277022 (JB)

Significant Incident Report: Thursday, October 2, 2008

October 6th, 2008

Area                       Calls

Palm Desert             109

Rancho Mirage        46

Indian Wells             62

County                    38

 

Total                        255

 

PALM DESERT POLICE:

0250 Hours: Officers Barr and Franks arrested Taylur Dykehouse, age 18 of Palm Desert, for driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance at Fred Waring and El Dorado. T08276003 (DH)

 

1100 Hours: Deputy Hempel arrested John Michel, age 44 of Indio, for being a felon in possession of a firearm and a parole violation during a traffic stop in front of the 45-000 block of Shadow Hills. T08276028 (JB)

 

1650 Hours: Officer Sowers arrested Helga Close, age 66 of Palm Desert, for battery at the Westfield Shoppingtown Center. T08276057 (JB)

 

2200 Hours: Officers Bazanos and Spain from the Special Enforcement Team conducted a pedestrian check at New York and California and arrested Donald Blair, age 33 of Palm Desert, for possession of methamphetamine. T08276095 (MAR)

 

RANCHO MIRAGE POLICE: 

No significant activity

 

INDIAN WELLS POLICE:

No significant activity

 

COUNTY:

0805 Hours: Deputy Talavera arrested Jose Sanchez, age 37 of Thousand Palms, for spousal abuse, rape and false imprisonment at the 30-000 block of Calle Jessica. O08276005 (JB)

Significant Incident Report: Wednesday, October 1, 2008

October 2nd, 2008

Area                       Calls

Palm Desert             141

Rancho Mirage         54

Indian Wells             41

County                     47

 

Total                        283

 

PALM DESERT POLICE:

0400 Hours: Officer Franks arrested Alberto Baltierra, age 35 of Palm Desert, for an outstanding arrest warrant. T08275010 (RB)

 

1051 Hours: Officer Chacon arrested Francisco Soto Briseno, age 23 of Palm Desert, for trespassing at the 77-000 block of Michigan Street. T08275031 (AE)

 

1200 Hours: Investigator Dusek arrested David Brust, age 47 of Palm Desert, for residential burglary, possession of stolen property and a violation of parole at the 73-000 block of Skyward Drive. T08270083 (AE)

 

1000 Hours: Officer Cole arrested a 16 year-old Palm Desert High School student for theft. The property was recovered and returned to the victim. T08273043 (RAP) 

 

1300 Hours: Officer Cole arrested DeMarcus Morris, age 18 of Palm Desert, at the high school for witness intimidation on theft case T08273043. T08275075. (RAP)

 

RANCHO MIRAGE POLICE:

No significant activity

 

INDIAN WELLS POLICE:

No significant activity

 

COUNTY:

0001 Hours: Corporal Smotherman arrested Monica Guerro, age 49 of Sky Valley, for possession of drug paraphernalia and an outstanding arrest warrant on Dillon Road and Ford. O08274048 (RB)

 

0911 Hours: Deputy Talavera arrested Omar Melendres, age 23 of Desert Hot Springs, for an outstanding arrest warrant at the 66-000 block of Buena Vista. O08275015 (AE)

 

1200 Hours: Deputy Hempel arrested John Coutoure, age 41 of Thousand Palms, for possession of drug paraphernalia, felon in possession of pepper spray and possession of a controlled substance at Boca Raton and Westchester. 08275023 (AE)

 

1554 Hours: Deputy Allert and Taylor arrested Gary Pardo, age 50 of Morongo Valley, for possession of a controlled substance at the 15-000 block of Bubbling Wells. O08275031 (AE)

Significant Incident Report: Tuesday, September 30, 2008

October 1st, 2008

Area                      Calls

Palm Desert             149

Rancho Mirage         38

Indian Wells             52

County                     49

 

Total                       288  

 

PALM DESERT POLICE:

1750 Hours: Officer Isaacs arrested three male juveniles, ages 15 and 16 for theft, possession of stolen property and vandalism to a golf cart on Warner Trail and Michigan Avenue. T08274111 (DH)

 

RANCHO MIRAGE POLICE:

1715 Hours: Officers Gutierrez and Davidson arrested Joe Rodriguez, age 47 of Palm Springs, for battery on a paramedic. Rodriguez was injured after a physical altercation at Highway 111 and Paxton. Paramedics were treating Rodriguez when his anger turned towards them. S08274018 (DH)

 

1949 Hours: Officer Jones from the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team arrested Kristen Crawford, age 32 of Cathedral City, for possession of a controlled substance and embezzlement at the 32-000 block of Rancho Vista, Cathedral City. S08268031 (DH)

 

INDIAN WELLS POLICE:

1620 Hours: Officer Rentle arrested Michael Adams, age 33 of Indian Wells, for being under the influence of a controlled substance at the 44-000 block of Helene. J08274038 (DH)

 

2230 Hours: Officer Burnett arrested Ruben Rivera for an outstanding warrant at Highway 111 and El Dorado. J08274049 (DH)       

 

COUNTY:

0100 Hours: Deputies Judes and Knight arrested Fidel Acosta, age 52 of N. Palm Springs, for a driving under the influence warrant at the 65-000 block of Thorton. O08274001 (DH)

 

0100 Hours: Deputies Judes and Knight arrested Guilermo Perez, age 26 of N. Palm Springs for a driving under the influence warrant at the 65-000 block of Thorton. Perez was released to Boarder Patrol. O08274002 (DH)

Significant Incident Report: Monday, September 29, 2008

October 1st, 2008

Area                      Calls

Palm Desert              87

Rancho Mirage         50    

Indian Wells             44

County                     41  

 

Total                        222  

 

PALM DESERT POLICE:

0040 Hours: Sergeant Holmes arrested Christopher Maciag, age 41 of Palm Desert, for possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation at Deep Canyon and Fred Waring Drive. T08273002 (BH)

 

0100 Hours:  Palm Desert Officers responded to the 42-000 block of Clifford Street reference a battery. Arrested was Bryan Dewayne Ellis, age 29 of Palm Desert. T08273001 (RB)

 

0838 Hours: Officers Chacon and Velasco conducted a knock and talk at the 77-000 block of Michigan regarding an investigation and arrested Nicholas Longo, age 28 of Palm Desert, for a grand theft no bail warrant. T08273021 (MB)

 

1500 Hours: Officer Colceri arrested Efrain Amezqita, age 50 of Cathedral City, for burglary and resisting arrest at Wal-Mart. T08273071 (MB)

 

1500 Hours: Officers Stratton and Rinkert arrested Darin Vint, age 43 of Palm Desert, for grand theft and possession of stolen property at Highway 111 and Desert Crossings. T08273083 (RD)

 

RANCHO MIRAGE POLICE:

No significant activity

 

INDIAN WELLS POLICE:

No significant activity

 

COUNTY:

0001 Hours: Deputy Whitley arrested Lamar Thompson, age 23 of Desert Hot Springs, for a felony narcotics warrant at Mountain View and Dillon Road. O08272049 (BH)

Significant Incident Report: Sunday, September 28, 2008

September 29th, 2008

Area                       Calls

Palm Desert             105

Rancho Mirage        27    

Indian Wells             54

County                    49

 

Total                        235

 

PALM DESERT POLICE:

1230 Hours: Officer Stone arrested Ronda Higdon, age 39 of Palm Desert, for domestic battery at the 74-000 block of Abronia Trail. T08272048 (RD)

 

1950 hours: Officers Santos and Tijerina arrested Jessica Dale, age 18 of Cathedral City, and Yvonne Gallardo, age 21 of Cathedral City, at Wal-Mart for robbery after they fought with store security while committing a theft. T08272087 (RB)

 

2300 Hours: Officer Barr conducted a vehicle stop at Highway 111 and Plaza and arrested Robbie Crawley, age 33 of Cathedral City, for driving under the influence of alcohol. T08272102 (RB) 

 

RANCHO MIRAGE POLICE:

No significant activity

 

INDIAN WELLS POLICE:

No significant activity

 

COUNTY:

0345 Hours: Deputies Luna and Sivialay responded to the 15-000 block of Palm Drive regarding a shots fired call. While en route they were flagged down regarding a traffic collision at Dillon Road and Avenue Descanso. Upon arrival they found two vehicles crashed and abandoned. A search of the area revealed a shotgun in the desert. Further investigation led to the identification of the drivers. The investigation is on-going.  O08272008 (DMO)

 

1200 Hours: Deputies Willow and Enoch arrested Robin Barr, a transient from North Palm Springs, at the 64-000 block of Dillon Road for possession of a controlled substance. O08272017 (RD)

 

1630 Hours: Deputy Enochs arrested Robert Medina, age 32 of Desert Hot Springs, for a domestic battery warrant during a traffic stop on Via Queda in Desert Hot Springs. O08272026 (MB)

Significant Incident Report: Saturday, September 27, 2008

September 29th, 2008

Area                       Calls

Palm Desert             89

Rancho Mirage        45

Indian Wells             64

County                    35

 

Total                        233

 

PALM DESERT POLICE:

0615 Hours: Officer Aldrich arrested George Smith, age 54 of Palm Desert, for spousal battery at the 73-000 block of Country Club Drive. T08271014 (JB)

 

RANCHO MIRAGE POLICE:

No significant activity

 

INDIAN WELLS POLICE:

2210 Hours: Officer Decker arrested Jennifer Maggard, age 26 of Washington, for domestic violence at the 77-000 block of Via Venito. J08271048 (DMO)

 

COUNTY:

1414 Hours: Deputy Hempel arrested Matthew Brown, age 18 of Desert Hot Springs, for possession of a dangerous weapon and marijuana at Little Morongo Road and Two Bunch Palms. O08271018 (JB)

Significant Incident Report: Friday, September 26, 2008

September 29th, 2008

Area                       Calls

Palm Desert             106     

Rancho Mirage         51

Indian Wells             61

County                     33

 

Total                        251

 

PALM DESERT POLICE:

0054 Hours: Officer Goodrich responded to single vehicle roll-over traffic collision at El Paseo and Highway 74. The driver, Jeremy Kashkari, age 24, of Palm Desert, was transported to the hospital for minor injuries. T08270004 (BH)

 

1130 Hours: Officer Jolin arrested Kevin Mitchele Appleton, age 19 of Desert Hot Springs, for an embezzlement that occurred at Leslie Pool Supplies. T08268056 (AE)

 

RANCHO MIRAGE POLICE:

0007 Hours: Officer Sanetrick arrested Shannon Kaze, age 36 of Yucaipa, for domestic violence. S08069056 (DH)

 

INDIAN WELLS POLICE:

No significant activity

 

COUNTY:

1600 Hours:  Deputy Hempel arrested Vince Petrillo, age 52 of Palm Desert, for possession of methamphetamine, vicodin, marijuana and paraphernalia at Indian and Worsley. O08270023 (JB) 

 

1600 Hours: Deputies Taylor and Lopez arrested William Cowan, age 50 of Desert Hot Springs, for being under the influence and possession of methamphetamine at Palm Drive and Dillon Road. O08270022 (DMO)

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