Police Blotter: Fatal Shooting, Stabbing, Rock Cocaine Possession, And Other Crime Activity

The attached PDFs are unedited crime reports provided by the Lake Elsinore sheriff's station. The reports include only select crime incidents reported by the Lake Elsinore Police Department and Wildomar Police Department.

The reports reflect the period March 23 - 29.

For those who are unable to open the attached PDFs, see the reports below:

Lake Elsinore Police Department Crime and Enforcement Activity

March 23rd – March 29th, 2011

Calls for Service:  774  

(Selections)

03/23/11 Felony Warrant:  Officers contacted Kerri Vantassel (age 44 of Lake Elsinore) on the 32000 block of Riverside Dr. and arrested her for an outstanding drug-related warrant.   L110820106

03/24/11 Domestic Violence:  Officers responded to the 15000 block of Grand Ave. and arrested Bryan Byrd (age 48 of Lake Elsinore) for assaulting his wife.   L110830077

Felony Warrant:  Officers contacted Cynthia Stevens (age 43 of Richardson) at Riverside Dr x Lincoln and arrested her for an outstanding fraud warrant.   L110830085

:  Per attached Press Release

Possession of Methamphetamine:  Officers contacted Katherine Villalobos (age 34 of Lake Elsinore) on the 100 block of Poe St. and arrested her upon finding drugs in her possession. L110840043

Vandalism/Possession for Sale:  Officers observed male juveniles painting graffiti at the K. Hovnanian Construction site on McVicker Cyn.   Two juveniles were detained for vandalizing the construction site trailer.  Officers also found 20 grams of marijuana, a digital scale, and cash in the juvenile’s possession.  L110840059    

  Per attached Press Release

03/27/11 Possession of a Controlled Substance:  Officers contacted Michelle Nichols (age 46 of Lake Elsinore) near Diamond Dr. x Auto Center and arrested her after finding a controlled substance in her possession.   L110860060  

03/28/11 Felony Warrant:  Officers contacted Dennis Morales (age 21 of Lake Elsinore) near Riverside x Lakeshore and arrested him for an outstanding warrant.   L110870004   

03/29/11 Felony Warrant:  Officers contacted Rodolfo Velasco (age 24 of Lake Elsinore) on the 700 block of Heald and arrested him for an outstanding theft warrant.   L110880070

  Per attached Press Release

Per attached Press Release

Press Release:

Officer Involved Shooting

Agency:

Sheriff’s Administration

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

03/25/2011

Time:

2:00 PM

Incident Date:

03/25/2011

Time:

7:00 AM

Incident Location:

32000 Block of Rome Hill Road, Lakeland Village

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant Joe Borja

File Number(s):

F110840004

Coroner's Report:

2011-02684

Details:

On March 25, 2011, at about 7:00 AM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department South West Corridor Narcotics Task Force served a narcotics search warrant at a residence located on the 32000 block of Rome Hill Road, in Lakeland Village. During the service of the warrant, one suspect was shot after brandishing a shotgun at one of the deputies.

Deputies on scene immediately requested paramedics and ambulance to provide medical attention. Members of Cal Fire and American Medical Response arrived on scene within minutes and attempted to revive the suspect. All medical attempts were unsuccessful and the suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. The name of the deceased is being withheld, pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.

Investigators from Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Lake Elsinore Station and Central Homicide Unit assumed the investigation.

The officer involved in the shooting is a Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Southwest Corridor Narcotics Task Force and is a ten-year veteran of the department. Per Riverside County Sheriff's Department policy, the deputy will be placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department would like to encourage anyone having information regarding the investigation to contact Investigator Robert Masson of the Central Homicide Unit at 760-393-3533 or Investigator Cornett of the Lake Elsinore Police Department at 951-245-3357. After hours and on weekends the department may be reached at 951-776-1099.

Press Release:

DUI Safety Checkpoint

Agency:

Lake Elsinore Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Time:

Incident Date:

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Time:

7PM- 1AM

Incident Location:

Lake Elsinore

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant Marc Cloutier, 951-245-3300

File Number(s):

Numerous

Checkpoint Results:

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Time:

2:30 AM

Checkpoint Results:

The Lake Elsinore Police Department conducted a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on March 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 Collier Ave at the intersection of Riverside Dr. Lake Elsinore. The goal of the DUI Checkpoint was to remove impaired 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.

[1358] Vehicles Screened
[153] Vehicles were diverted to secondary screening
[1] DUI Suspect Arrested
[46] Citations issued
[21] Vehicles Stored or Impounded for 30 day
[21] Unlicensed and Suspended Drivers Sent to Court

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:

Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Agency:

Lake Elsinore Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

March 29, 2011

Time:

6:30 PM

Incident Date:

March 29, 2011

Time:

2:00 PM

Incident Location:

Marie Drive and Grand Avenue, Lake Elsinore

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant Steve de la Vara

File Number(s):

L110880058

Details:

On 03-29-11, at approximately 1400 hours, Lake Elsinore officers responded to Marie Drive and Grand Avenue in reference to a stabbing. Four juveniles were walking along Grand Avenue, when a gray or silver BMW, occupied by three suspects, drove past the juveniles then turned around and parked in front of them. Two suspects exited the car, one with a knife, and one with a bat. The suspects then assaulted the juveniles. During the assault a fourteen year old victim was stabbed in the back. The driver pulled out a small black handgun and fired toward the victims from inside the car. The suspects jumped back into the car and fled the area. None of the victims were shot. The victims received minor injuries except the fourteen-year-old. He sustained a moderate stab wound and was transported to the hospital.

Suspects are described as:

• Driver – White male in his 20's, clean shaven, tattoos on his neck, wearing a black t-shirt.
• Suspect 2 – Hispanic male adult unknown age, 5’09”, clean shaven, medium build, tattoos on both inner forearms in cursive, wearing a white tank top and colored jeans.
• Suspect 3 – Hispanic male 18 years, 5’06”, medium build, wearing a black hat with white lettering and a white t-shirt.

Anyone with further information about this incident, or any other criminal activity in Wildomar 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 citizens to be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious activity, including any vehicles or persons, to law enforcement.

Press Release:

Public Notification of a Sexually Violent Predator

Agency:

Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Time:

11:00 a.m.

Incident Date:

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Time:

1:00 p.m.

Incident Location:

City of Lake Elsinore

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant Patrick J. Chavez

File Number(s):

N/A

 On March 28, 2011, at approximately 9:00 a.m., investigators from the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station and the Riverside County Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) team received information from the San Diego County SAFE team of the release of Robert Eugene Tighe, 58 years old. Tighe was convicted in San Diego County for sexual assault, kidnapping, robbery and auto theft of three adult female victims in 1979 and 1980. Tighe abducted the victims with a handgun and forced them to drive to a remote location where he sexually assaulted them.   Tighe, upon his release, will reside within the city of Lake Elsinore and has been designated by the Department of Justice as a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP). Pursuant to state law, the Lake Elsinore Police Department conducted a planned community notification to the residences surrounding Tighe’s, and the elementary and high school nearby.

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Tighe is not on parole or probation and is not wanted by the Lake Elsinore Police Department. The purpose of this press release and the community notification is to allow members of the public to protect themselves and/or their children from sex offenders.  Use of this information to intimidate, threaten or harass Tighe or any other person connected to him could result in criminal prosecution. Release of this information is not intended to induce fear but rather our belief that an informed community is a safer community. Additional information regarding sex offenders can be obtained by accessing www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

Wildomar Police Department Crime and Enforcement Activity

March 23rd – March 29th, 2011

Calls for Service:  287

(Selections)

03/23/11   Domestic Violence:  Officers responded to the 20000 block of Grand Ave. and arrested Melinda Goodbeau (age 36 of Wildomar) for assaulting her boyfriend.   WI110820012

03/24/11 No Significant Events   

03/25/11 Possession of Methamphetamine:  Officers contacted Demond Eckert (age 37 of Canyon Lake) on the 33000 block of Homestead and arrested him upon locating methamphetamine in his possession.   WI110840001

Possession of a Controlled Substance:  Officers conducted a vehicle stop near Vine x Mission Trail and arrested Cathy Presley (age 50 of Lake Elsinore) after finding a controlled substance in her possession.   WI110840030

03/26/11 Possession for Sale:  Officers conducted a vehicle check on the 32000 block of Cabernet Pl. and arrested Julio Lopez (age 18 of Murrieta) after locating seven small bags of rock cocaine in his possession.   WI110850001     

  Per attached Press Release 

03/28/11 Public Intoxication:  Officers responded to the 22000 block of Charles St. regarding a suspicious person and arrested DeShawn Wilson (age 19 of Wildomar) for being drunk in public. WI110870008

03/29/11 No Significant Events

Press Release:

Evading, Hit and Run, Receiving Stolen Property

Agency:

Lake Elsinore Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore Police

Written Date:

March 29, 2011

Time:

5:00 PM

Incident Date:

March 27, 2011

Time:

11:00 PM

Incident Location:

Mission Trail and Victorian

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant Steve de la Vara

File Number(s):

L110860088 / WI110870026

Details:

On March 27, 2011, at about 2300 hours, Lake Elsinore police officers saw a silver Toyota pick-up truck traveling southbound at a high rate of speed. The officer continued to follow the truck and it crossed into opposing lanes of traffic several times. The officer then attempted a vehicle stop and the driver (Edward G. Robinson) did not yield to the officers. The driver fled in the truck until he abandoned the vehicle in the area of Elsinore High School. The driver ran into a field and was able to get away from police. The truck continued moving and collided with a fence at the school causing moderate damage to the fence. The truck also had a stolen license plate on it that was taken about six weeks ago. Officers had the truck towed and stored.

On March 28, 2011, Robinson called the Wildomar Police Department to report his truck stolen. Wildomar Police had prior information that Robinson had been involved in a police action the night before and was wanted. A Wildomar Police officer went to Robinson’s residence to take his report. Robinson signed a form attesting under penalty of perjury that his truck was stolen. After he signed the form he was promptly arrested for filing a false police report.

Edward G. Robinson, 36 years, of Wildomar, was also charged with:  

• • Evading a police officer
  • Hit and Run
  • Receiving stolen property
  • Displaying false plates
  • Suspended license and unsafe speed

Anyone with further information about these auto thefts, or any other criminal activity in Lake Elsinore 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 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.