15 Suspected Gang Members Arrested In Sweep

The operation took place Thursday "in areas frequented by gang members" and door-to-door as officers conducted probation and parole compliance checks on "documented gang members," according to a news release from Sgt. Jeff Davis of the sheriff's Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force.

"The event resulted in a lengthy drug investigation that led to the recovery of approximately 5 ½ ounces of methamphetamine, a methamphetamine lab with two people in-custody, and two juveniles placed into protective custody. Officers seized approximately $16,500 for asset forfeiture proceedings," Davis reported.

Lawrence Jones, 34, Use of Access Card (felony), Post Release Accountability Violation, Hemet

Julio Muro, 33, Violation of Parole, Hemet

Jose Murrillo, 34, Possession of Methamphetamine, Hemet

Edward Horta, 18, Possession of a Dirk/Dagger, Hemet

Chris Jones, 38, Possession of Methamphetamine, Hemet

Nathan Chacon, 22, Post Release Accountability Violation, San Jacinto

Doreen Coronado, 46, Possession of Methamphetamine, Hemet

Eddie Ortiz, 37, Possession of an Illegal Weapon, Hemet

Adam Eder, 19, Possession of Methamphetamine, Hemet

Bruce Kitchen, 48 Possession of Methamphetamine, Violation of Probation, Hemet

Hector Navarrette, 37, Possession of Methamphetamine for Sales, Manufacture of Controlled Substances, Hemet

Ramon Briones, 42, Possession of Methamphetamine for Sales, Manufacture of Controlled Substances, Hemet

Alicia Flores, 37, Possession of Methamphetamine for Sales, Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Child Endangerment, Hemet

Michelle McFarland, 23 Possession Drug Paraphernalia, Violation of Probation, Hemet

Louis Contreras, 34, Misdemeanor Warrant, Hemet

In addition to the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force, other law enforcement teams that participated in the Jan. 16 sweep include members of the Hemet San Jacinto Valley Gang Task Force, the Post-Release Accountability & Corrections Team, and the Hemet Police Department's Street Enforcement Team.