Police Blotter: Del Taco Disturbance, Stolen Property, Drug Busts

Lake Elsinore Police Department

Crime and Enforcement Activity

May 25th – May 31st, 2011

Calls for Service:  899        

(Selections)

05/25/11 Criminal Threats:  Officers responded to Del Taco on Mission Trail regarding a disturbance and arrested Rick Pierson (age 53 of Sun City) for threatening an employee.   L111450073    

  Per attached Press Release below

  Per attached Press Release below

05/27/11 Vehicle Burglary:  Christopher Gridiron (age 21 of Lake Elsinore) was arrested for a previously reported burglary that had occurred on the 32000 block of Sprucewood.   L111350020   

05/28/11 Felony Warrant:  Officers contacted Thomas Carrillo (age 25 of Crosswell) near Lakeshore x Riverside Dr. and arrested him for an outstanding drug-related warrant.   L111480015 

Per attached Press Release below 

Possession of Methamphetamine:  Officers contacted Kenneth Graham (age 40 of Lake Elsinore) on Main St. and arrested him for drug possession.   L111490110   

05/30/11 Felony Warrant/Possession of Stolen Property:  Officers conducted a traffic stop near Diamond x Casino.  The driver, Benjamin Botello (age 18 of Quail Valley) had an outstanding felony warrant for possessing stolen property; passenger Juan Botello (age 31 of Quail Valley) was on probation for a previous possession of stolen property arrest.  A computer reported as stolen out of Florida was found inside the vehicle.  Both subjects were arrested.   L111500005    

05/31/11 Felony Warrant:  Officers contacted Patricia Skinner (age 42 of Wildomar) on the 21000 block of Como and arrested her for an outstanding drug-related warrant.  L111510036

Press Release:

Suspicious Package

Agency:

Lake Elsinore Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Time:

2:00 PM

Incident Date:

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Time:

10:44 AM

Incident Location:

3700 block of Nichols Road (Boys and Girls Club)

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant David Sanches

File Number(s):

L111450041

Details:

On Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at about 10:44 AM, officers from the Lake Elsinore Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious package that was placed in the parking lot. Employees at the location were unable to locate the owner of the suitcase and called law enforcement. Upon arrival, officers were directed to a green hard-sided suitcase that was left in the parking lot sometime after 9:00 AM.

Officers were unable to determine the contents of the suitcase and called the Riverside County Sheriff's Hazardous Device Team to determine the contents of the suitcase. At 12:50 PM, the suitcase was rendered safe and it did not contain any hazardous materials.

There were approximately 30 students in a nearby building during this incident, which were safely released to their parents at a park that adjoins the location.

The Lake Elsinore Police Department would like to thank the Boys and Girls Club Staff and parents for their cooperation during this incident. We would also like to remind all citizens not to handle potentially hazardous objects that they locate. It is best to leave the object in place and notify law enforcement of its location.

Press Release:

DUI/Safety Checkpoint

Agency:

Lake Elsinore Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Time:

Incident Date:

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Time:

7PM - 1AM

Incident Location:

Central Ave. / El Toro Cutoff, Lake Elsinore

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant Marc Cloutier, 951-245-3300

File Number(s):

Numerous

Checkpoint Results:

Friday , May 27, 2011

Time:

2:30 AM

Checkpoint Results:

The Lake Elsinore Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on May 26, 2011 as part of the City of Lake Elsinore's commitment to public safety. This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in the city. The checkpoint was located on Central Ave at the intersection of El Toro Cutoff, in the city of Lake Elsinore. The goal of the DUI Checkpoint was to remove impaired and suspended drivers from the roadway and raise public awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Arrested for driving under the influence:

• Robert Templeton, age 39 of Newport Beach
• Three persons were arrested for outstanding warrants

• 2,012 Vehicles passed through the checkpoint
• 121 Vehicles were diverted to secondary screening
• 16 Persons were given field sobriety tests
• 1 DUI suspect was arrested
• 34 Vehicles stored or impounded for 30 days
• 36 Unlicensed and suspended drivers sent to Court

Beginning tonight and running through Memorial Day evening, the Lake Elsinore Police Department will be fielding extra police officers to conduct enforcement in a multidisciplinary effort to make this holiday season safe and enjoyable for all. Residents can expect to see a pronounced increase in the presence of uniformed officers throughout this holiday weekend. Officers will be on the lookout for thieves, shoplifters and burglars. Impaired drivers will be sought out, stopped, interviewed and arrested when found to be over the legal limit. Alcohol and drug impaired driving causes serious injuries and deaths that have marred recent holiday celebrations. The Lake Elsinore Police Department is committed to working aggressively to reduce the incidence of needless tragedy that accompanies any alcohol related collision. The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Report Drunk Drivers – Call 9-1-1!

Press Release:

Drowning

Agency:

Lake Elsinore Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Time:

7:10 PM

Incident Date:

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Time:

1:47 PM

Incident Location:

On the lake, Lake Elsinore

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant Raymond Nava 951-245-3300

File Number(s):

L111490063

Details:

On Sunday, May 29, 2011, at 1:48 PM, city of Lake Elsinore lake patrol officers responded to a call of a capsized boat on the water with four persons in the water. Officers arrived within minutes and located the capsized boat near the four corners portion of the lake. A passing boater was also at the scene. Three of four persons on the capsized boat were on the passing boat yelling that a forth person was still in the water and had gone under. Officers immediately began a search of the water for the fourth person. Sheriff's Aviation and Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue (LEMSAR) were summoned for assistance in hopes of locating the subject.

Investigation revealed that the four persons on the capsized boat, a husband and wife and their two adult sons, were fishing in a small fishing vessel when the vessel began to take on water from high swells caused by the high winds. The vessel attempted to make it back to shore, but had taken on too much water and began to sink. All four attempted to swim to shore. A passing boat saw them and began removing them from the water. The husband, an Asian male, 50 years old, went under water before he could be rescued. The family is from Rancho Cucamonga.

At the time of this release, the subject has not been located and Riverside County Sheriff's Dive Team is actively trying to locate him.

Anyone with further information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Lake Elsinore Police Department at 951-245-3300 or after hours and on weekends at 951-776-1099.

The Lake Elsinore Police Department would like to remind all boating enthusiasts to be aware of the hazards on the water caused by bad weather conditions. Boaters are encouraged to take precautions and ensure their boat is properly equipped with safety gear and to submit to a U.S Coast Guard safety inspection prior to placing their boat in the water.

Wildomar Police Department Crime and Enforcement Activity

May 25th – May 31st, 2011

Calls for Service:  335 

(Selections)

05/25/11 Marijuana Possession for Sales:  Officers conducted a vehicle stop near Mission Trail x Corydon and arrested Bob Hawkins (age 48 of Lake Elsinore) for marijuana possession.   WI111450021   

  Per attached Press Release below

05/27/11 Felony Warrant:  Officers conducted a vehicle stop on Palomar and arrested Jorge De Leon (age 32 of Lake Elsinore) for an outstanding parole violation warrant.   WI111470028 

Possession of Methamphetamine/Under the Influence:  Officers conducted a parole search on the 33000 block of Harvest Way East and arrested Jennifer Bucher (age 27 of Wildomar) and Beau Beck (age 28 of Wildomar) on various drug charges.   WI111470045      

05/28/11 Driving Under the Influence:  Officers conducted a traffic stop near Baxter x Monte Vista and arrested Casey Pyles (age 26 of Lake Elsinore) for DUI.   WI111480050

05/29/11 No Significant Events   

05/30/11 Restraining Order Violation:  Officers responded to a disturbance on the 33000 block of Orchard St. and arrested Christopher Westwood (age 49 of Wildomar) for violation of a restraining order.   WI111500010

05/31/11 No Significant Events

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.

Press Release:

Residential Burglary

Agency:

Wildomar Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Time:

8:55 pm

Incident Date:

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Time:

6:48 pm

Incident Location:

31900 block of Central Street, Wildomar

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant John Carlberg, 951-245-3099

File Number(s):

WI111460032

Details:

On Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 6:48 pm, officers from the Wildomar Police Department were dispatched to the 31900 block of Central Street, Wildomar, in reference to a burglary-in-progress call. The resident arrived home and found two juveniles inside of his residence. The resident detained the two juveniles and called 911.

The investigation revealed the two suspects gained entry into the home and began ransacking the interior rooms. The suspects were surprised by the resident when he arrived home. The suspects are known to the resident and did not resist. The suspects had stolen cash, jewelry and the resident's medical marijuana. All of the stolen items were recovered and returned to the resident.

Both juvenile suspects were booked into the Southwest Juvenile Hall for residential burglary.

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.