Police Blotter: Deadly Weapons, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse, Standoff

Lake Elsinore Police Department Crime and Enforcement Activity

July 20th – 26th, 2011

Calls for Service:  818     

(Selections)

07/20/11 Felony Warrant:  Officers arrested Allen Clark (age 21 of Meadowbrook) for an outstanding drug possession warrant.   L112010060

Domestic Violence:  Officers responded to a battery on the 15000 block of Grand and arrested Rebecca Beem (age 24 of Lake Elsinore) for domestic violence.  L112010124     

07/21/11 No Significant Events

07/22/11 Domestic Violence:  Officers responded to a domestic violence call on the 53000 block of Alba and arrested Mai Yang (age 26 of Lake Elsinore) for assaulting her husband.   L112030067

Possession of Methamphetamine:  Officers responded to the 32000 block of Corydon regarding a suspect information call and arrested Marc Fish (age 42 of Lake Elsinore) for being a parolee-at-large and possession of methamphetamine.   L112030008

Per attached Press Release below

07/24/11 Robbery:  Officers responded to a robbery at Central Market & Liquor and arrested Jimmy Mann (age 19 of Lake Elsinore) and John Madore (age 44 of Lake Elsinore) for robbery and assault with a deadly weapon.   L112050093   

07/25/11 Malicious Removal of Telephone Line:  Officers responded to the 45000 block of Carla regarding an unknown trouble and arrested Eric Hugo (age 36 of Lake Elsinore) for disconnecting the phone lines when his wife attempted to call police.   L112060088     

07/26/11 Assault with a Deadly Weapon:  Officers responded to a brandishing call on the 29000 block of Wayfarer and arrested Richard Moorer (age 54 of Lake Elsinore) on numerous charges including assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threats after he threatened a family member with a handgun.   L112070096   

Press Release:

DUI / Safety Checkpoint

Agency:

Lake Elsinore Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Time:

Incident Date:

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Time:

Incident Location:

Lake Elsinore

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant Marc Cloutier, 951-245-3300

File Number(s):

Numerous

Checkpoint Results:

Sunday, July 24, 2011

7 Arrested Special Dui Enforcement Crackdown:

Officers from the Lake Elsinore Police Department conducted a DUI Checkpoint as part of the Department's efforts to crack down on drunk driving, improve traffic safety, save lives and prevent injuries.

"If you drive drunk, the Lake Elsinore Police Department will be looking for you. The Department's message is very simple. Over the limit, under arrest.

Arrested during the operation for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs:

• Shelly Lowe, age 44 of Corona, CA
• Cindy Woods, age 55 of Menifee, CA
• Nicholas Lewis, age 24 of Corona, CA
• Manual Cara, age 31 of Lake Elsinore, CA
• Michael Cantrell, age 20 of Riverside, CA
• Jeremiah Villegas, age 21 of Lake Elsinore, CA
• Mathew Schroeder age 28 of Lake Elsinore was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor DUI warrant.

Additionally during the operation, fourteen drivers were given field sobriety tests, eight drivers were cited for various vehicle code violations, twenty three drivers were cited for driving without a license, while their licenses were suspended, or expired. Seventeen of these vehicles were subsequently towed.

The Program is funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety who reminds everyone to please – Report Drunk Driving – Call 9-1-1!

Wildomar Police Department Crime and Enforcement Activity

July 20th – 26th, 2011     

Calls for Service:  235

(Selections)

07/20/11 Domestic Violence:  Officers responded to an unknown trouble call on the 31000 block of Cash and arrested Marcus Sanchez (age 24 of Wildomar) for assaulting his girlfriend.  WI112010003 

07/21/11  Unlawful Sexual Intercourse:  Officers responded to a disturbance on the 33000 block of Linda Vista and arrested Angel Medina (age 21 of Wildomar) for numerous sex crimes including having sex with a minor.   WI112020005

Unlawful Weapon:  Officers conducted a vehicle stop near Wildomar x Tokay and arrested Thomas Hunter (age 47 of Wildomar) for possession of an unlawful weapon.  WI112020020

  Per attached Press Release below

  Per attached Press Release below

  Per attached Press Release below

07/25/11 No Significant Events 

07/26/11 DUI:  Officers responded to the 21000 block of Victorian regarding a traffic collision and arrested Weston Barga (age 20 of Canyon Lake) for driving under the influence.   WI112070004 

Press Release:

11377 H/S Possession of Methamphetamine

Agency:

Wildomar Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

Friday, July 22, 2011

Time:

10:30 pm

Incident Date:

Friday, July 22, 2011

Time:

8:50 pm

Incident Location:

32400 block of Penrose Street, Wildomar

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant John Carlberg, 951-245-3099

File Number(s):

WI112030039

Details:

On Friday, July 22, 2011, at 8:50 pm, officers from the Wildomar Police Department went to a residence in the 32400 block of Penrose Street, Wildomar, to conduct a parole compliance check on Dennis Harrison. When the officers arrived, they located and detained three subjects in the driveway. They were identified as Michael Wood, 38-years old from Wildomar, Albert Digiovanna, 53-years old from Temecula, and Thomas Digiovanna, 55-years old from Temecula. Harrison was located in a travel trailer on the property.

During the course of the investigation Albert Digiovanna was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance and was subsequently arrested. Thomas Digiovanna, Wood and Harrison were all found to be in possession of methamphetamine and were also arrested. All four subjects were transported and booked into the Southwest Detention Center for the following charges:

• Albert Digiovanna for 11550 H/S, under the influence of a controlled substance
• Thomas Digiovanna for 11377 (a) H/S, possession of methamphetamine
• Michael Wood for 11377 (a) H/S, possession of methamphetamine and 12022.1 PC, commit a crime while out on bail
• Dennis Harrison for 11377 (a) H/S, possession of methamphetamine and a parole violation

Anyone with further information about this incident, or any other criminal activity in Wildomar is encouraged to contact the Wildomar Police Department at 951-245-3300 or after hours and on weekends at 951-776-1099.

The Wildomar Police Department would like to remind all citizens to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity, including any vehicles or persons, to law enforcement.

Press Release:

Burglary / Financial Elder Abuse Suspects Arrested

Agency:

Wildomar Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

July 25, 2011

Time:

3:30 p.m.

Incident Date:

July 23, 2011

Time:

Incident Location:

Vega, Texas

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant Patrick J. Chavez (951) 245-3300

File Number(s):

WI11610032

Details:

On Friday, July 22, 2011, investigators from the Wildomar Police Department met with the Texas Highway Patrol in Amarillo, Texas to collect evidence related to a burglary that occurred in the city of Wildomar on June 15, 2011.

Travis Dodson, 45 Years

Ellen Bryant, 37 Years

On Wednesday, June 15, 2011, investigators from the Wildomar Police Department were notified by Texas Highway Patrol that 45-year-old Travis Dodson, and passenger, 37-year-old Ellen Bryant, both transients out of Wildomar, were detained on I-40 in Oldham County, Texas for a traffic violation. During their investigation it was determined Dodson was a parolee at large and wanted by the California Department of Corrections. Dodson and Bryant were also found to be in possession of methamphetamine and a large sum of US Currency. Based on information given by Bryant and Dodson it was determined the large amount of U.S. Currency had been stolen during a burglary from an elderly male who resides in the city of Wildomar. Investigators determined the burglary had been reported, but with limited suspect information. It was later determined the victim had hired Dodson to clear weeds off his property prior to the theft.

Both suspects waived extradition and investigators from the Wildomar Police Department transported both suspects from Texas to the Southwest Detention Center. Dodson and Bryant were booked on a variety of charges.   The investigation is continuing and the Wildomar Police Department is asking the public for information regarding this case to contact Investigator Callahan at (951) 245-3354.

Press Release:

245 PC / Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Agency:

Wildomar Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

Monday, July 25, 2011

Time:

5:20 am

Incident Date:

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Time:

5:26 pm

Incident Location:

22600 block of Sunny Brook, Wildomar

Reporting Officer:

Lieutenant Daniel Anne, 951-245-3300

File Number(s):

WI112050024

Nicholas Edward Esparza, 19 Years

Details:

On Sunday, July 24, 2011, at 5:26 pm, officers from the Wildomar Police Department responded to the 22600 block of Sunny Brook in reference to a family disturbance. When the officers arrived, they learned two family members at the location were assaulted with a knife. One of the family members was cut by the knife which caused non-life-threatening injuries. When officers attempted to contact the 19-year-old suspect at the location, he refused to come out of the residence and barricaded himself inside. Officers were told there were two weapons inside the residence and it was unknown if the suspect was in possession or had access to these weapons.

Wildomar officers surrounded the location and attempted to make contact with the suspect over the phone and loudspeaker. Despite these efforts for over two hours, the suspect did not cooperate and remained inside refusing to follow the officers' orders. At that point the Sheriff Department's Emergency Services Team and Crisis Negotiating Team were called out to the location to make further attempts to take the suspect into custody without endangering him or the public. Communication could not be established with the suspect and chemical weapons were deployed in an attempt flush him outside. After a nearly 9-hour standoff, the Emergency Services Team was able to enter the location and take the suspect into custody safely with no injuries to the suspect, officers, or the public.

The suspect was identified as 19-year-old, Nicholas Edward Esparza of Wildomar. Esparza was arrested for the assault and booked at the Southwest Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Wildomar Police Department and speak with Detective Cornett at 951-245-3300 or after hours and on weekends at 951-776-1099.

The Wildomar Police Department would like to remind all citizens to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity, including any vehicles or persons, to law enforcement.

The primary source of the data was through records contained within the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Data Warehouse program and Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.