Police Blotter: Manslaughter, Criminal Threats, Probation Sweep

Lake Elsinore Police Department Crime and Enforcement Activity

January 4th – 10th, 2012

Calls for Service:  625       

(Selections)

01/04/12 Misdemeanor Warrant:  Officers responded to a suspicious circumstance call on the 18000 block of Collier and arrested Christine Pacetti (age 44 of Wildomar) for an outstanding shoplifting warrant.   L120040085 

01/05/12 Domestic Violence:  Officers responded to a domestic disturbance on the 600 block of Woodcrest and arrested Jason Torres (age 38 of Lake Elsinore) for assaulting his girlfriend.   L120050020 

Under the Influence/Battery on a Peace Officer:  Per attached Press Release below or for story

Probation Sweep:  Per attached Press Release below or for story

01/06/12 No Significant Events   

01/07/12 Public Intoxication:  Officers contacted William Ogden (age 30 of Lake Elsinore) near Riverside x Walnut and arrested him for being drunk in public.   L120070086

Traffic Collision/Vehicular Manslaughter Update:  Per attached Press Release or for full story

01/08/12 Warrant/Parole Violation:  Officers contacted Lavell Wilkinson (age 32 of Rancho Cucamonga) near Bundy x Mission Trail and arrested him for an outstanding warrant and violation of parole.   L120080006   

01/09/12 Possession of Methamphetamine:  Officers contacted Jason Locke (age 31 of Murrieta) on the 16000 block of Lash and arrested him on numerous drug charges.   L120090055

01/10/12 Felony Warrant:  Officers conducted a vehicle stop near Laurel x St. Pierre and arrested Daniel Service (age 19 of Lake Elsinore) for an outstanding drug possession warrant.   L120100044  

Press Release:

Under the Influence / Resist Delay Obstruct / Battery on Peace Officer

Agency:

Lake Elsinore Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Time:

10:13 p.m.

Incident Date:

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Time:

7:09 p.m.

Incident Location:

31500 block of Canyon Estates Drive, Lake Elsinore

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant Tony Hoxmeier (951) 245-3300

File Number(s):

L120050068

Details:

On Thursday, 01/05/2012, about 7:09 p.m., deputies responded to the 31500 block of Canyon Estates Drive in the City of Lake Elsinore reference an unknown trouble. When deputies arrived they located a 23-year-old male yelling and screaming in front of a business and displaying objective signs of being under the influence of a narcotic. While attempting to detain the suspect, he became physical with officers and one officer was injured during the struggle. The suspect continued to resist officers and a K-9 was deployed. Shortly after deployment of the police dog, the suspect was taken into custody. The suspect was later identified as John Mejia of Lake Elsinore. Mejia was later booked at the South West Justice Center for 11550 Under the Influence, 148 Resist, Delay, Obstruct and Battery on a Peace Officer.

The Lake Elsinore Police Department would like to thank the citizens that provided statements and if anyone has additional information regarding this incident they can contact the Lake Elsinore Police Department at 951-245-3300 or after hours at Central Dispatch at 951-776-1099.

Press Release:

Probation Sweep

Agency:

Lake Elsinore Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Time:

Incident Date:

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Time:

Incident Location:

200 block N. Riley Street. Lake Elsinore

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant Todd Pauling, 951-245-3300

File Number(s):

L120050040

Details:

On January 5, 2012, officers of the Lake Elsinore Police Department Special Enforcement Team conducted a probation sweep in the 200 block of North Riley Street, Lake Elsinore. The Lake Elsinore Police Department had received several citizen complaints about drug activity in the area.

During the sweep seven people were arrested for possession of cocaine, possession of methamphetamine, violation of probation, violation of parole and under the influence of a controlled substance. Several of the arrested people are in the process of being evicted from the property. Officers from the Lake Elsinore Police Department Special Enforcement Team are working with the landlord to ensure the eviction process is completed.

The following suspects were arrested:

• Amanda Andrade (19) of Lake Elsinore - Possession of Cocaine and Under the Influence
• Jerry Hinton (40) of Lake Elsinore - Possession of Cocaine, Under the Influence & Violation of Probation
• Catherine Javelosa (49) of Lake Elsinore – Under the Influence
• Roni Skinner (42) of Lake Elsinore – Under the Influence & Violation of Probation
• Keith Stewart (40) of Lake Elsinore – Possession of Cocaine & Violation of Probation
• Robert Rice (24) of Wildomar – Violation of Parole
• Male Juvenile (17) of Lake Elsinore – Possession of Cocaine & Violation of Probation

The Lake Elsinore Police Department would like to remind the citizens to report any drug, gang or suspicious activity by calling the station at 951-245-3300 or after hours at 951-776-1099. This information is helpful when addressing quality of life issues in the city of Lake Elsinore.

Press Release:

Traffic Collision Vehicular Homicide

Agency:

Lake Elsinore Police

Station Area:

Lake Elsinore

Written Date:

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Time:

9:45 PM

Incident Date:

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Time:

6:45 PM

Incident Location:

Lakeshore Drive and Avenue 6, Lake Elsinore

Reporting Officer:

Sergeant Tony Hoxmeier, 951-245-3300,  Sergeant Marc Cloutier, 951-245-3300

File Number(s):

L113650062

Update:

01-01-12

Coroner's Report:

2012-00001

Update:

01-07-12

Time:

9:00 PM

Update 01-07-12:

On Saturday December 31, 2011 a 19-year-old local man was struck from behind while skateboarding on the north edge of Lakeshore Drive in the city of Lake Elsinore. The driver did not stop, and fled the area at a high rate of speed. The skateboarder succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

Evidence located at the scene identified the vehicle as a 1994-1996 Honda Accord, light in color. Witnesses further described the vehicle as lowered with loud exhaust. The vehicle is believed to have sustained significant damage to the right front quarter panel, the right side of the hood, front window and possibly the right side of the roof.

On Saturday January 7, 2012 officers from the Lake Elsinore Police Department conducted an investigatory checkpoint near the scene of the collision. Officers briefly contacted over 500 drivers providing each a flyer with the hit and run vehicle description and asked for the public's help in locating the missing car and driver. Investigators additionally would like to speak to anyone who believes a vehicle fitting the description has recently been missing from their neighborhood or place of business. 

The investigation is ongoing, anyone with further information about this incident, 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.  

Wildomar Police Department Crime and Enforcement Activity

January 4th – 10th, 2012

Calls for Service:  231 

(Selections)

01/04/12  Burglary:  Officers responded to a suspicious person call on the 34000 block of Tree and arrested Robert Raikoglo (age 24 of Wildomar) for burglary.   WI120040030     

01/05/12 DUI:  Officers conducted a vehicle stop near Railroad x Grape and arrested Steven Eagle (age 27 of Lake Elsinore) on numerous charges include driving under the influence and violation of parole.   WI120050003    

01/06/12 Criminal Threats:  Officers responded to a prowler call on the 32000 block of Wesley and arrested Tommy Mansfield (age 45 of Wildomar) for making criminal threats.   WI120060024

01/07/12 No Significant Events 

01/08/12 Public Intoxication:  Officers responded to a domestic disturbance on the 35000 block of Green Parrot and arrested Ashley Jackson (age 20 of Temecula) for being drunk in public.   WI120080034   

DUI:  Officers responded to a drunk driver call near I15 x Bundy and arrested Robert Ciaverelli (age 51 of Vista) for driving under the influence.   WI120080019

01/09/12 No Significant Events

01/10/12 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.