Deputies Sweep Lakeland Village, 25 Arrests Made

Based on community member complaints of drug activity along Grand Avenue in Lakeland Village, deputies from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff's Station conducted a sweep in the area and made 25 arrests, the department is reporting.

According to the report from Lt. Zachary Hall, the sweep took place Sept. 6-21.

In addition to the arrests, 18 citations were issued and 8 vehicles were impounded, he reported.  

The Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force  and Southwest Corridor Narcotic Task Force assisted in the enforcement effort. 

"The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is committed to providing the best service possible to our community members.  To accomplish this mission, the Sheriff’s Department embraces a community policing model and strives for a strong partnership with the community we serve.  This operation exemplifies what we can do when we work together," Hall's report read.

"The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Lake Elsinore Station actively investigates quality of life issues, as well as criminal complaints," the report continued. "If you live or work in the Lake Elsinore area, and you would like to report a non-emergency quality of life or criminal issue, please do not hesitate to contact Lieutenant Zachary Hall at (951) 245-3300."