Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Thursday, June 1, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 44
Significant Activity:
No Significant Activity
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Friday, June 2, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 55
Significant Activity:
No Significant Activity
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Saturday, June 3, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 44
Significant Activity:
No Significant Activity
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Sunday, June 4, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 40
Significant Activity:
No Significant Activity
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Monday, June 5, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 38
Significant Activity:
1123 hours–Grand Theft/Committing Felony while out on Bail Arrest – Corporal Nelson responded to a report of a grand theft of barrel cacti in the city of Rancho Mirage. Members of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team identified the suspect as Steven Porter, 38-year-old of Cathedral City, as the suspect and owner of the suspect vehicle. Corporal Nelson located Porter driving the suspect vehicle. Corporal Nelson arrested Porter and located evidence associating Porter to the crime. Members of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team authored a search warrant for Porter’s residence and storage unit in Cathedral City. During the service of the search warrant, a barrel cactus, which appeared to have been ripped from the ground, was located in Porter’s backyard. Porter was booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231560009.
1129 hours–Vehicle Theft/Embezzlement Arrest– Members of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team were notified of a stolen vehicle traveling through the city of Rancho Mirage. Members later located the vehicle parked unoccupied. Members stopped the vehicle and detained the driver, Joanne Scheibe, 34-year-old of Palm Springs. Members arrested Scheibe for vehicle theft, possession of a stolen vehicle and embezzlement. Scheibe was booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231560019
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 31
Significant Activity:
1333 hours–Grand Theft/Violation of Probation Arrest– Members of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team investigated a grand theft that occurred on June 1, 2023. During the investigation, members identified Andrew Ochoa, 43-year-old of Coachella, as the suspect. On June 6, 2023, members located Ochoa, driving the suspect vehicle through the city of Palm Desert. Members arrested Ochoa for Grand Theft and Violation of Probation. Ochoa was booked at John Benoit Detention Center. #S231520030
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 48
Significant Activity:
1945 Hours–Driving Under the Influence Arrest– Deputy Kemper responded to the 32200 block of Bob Hope Drive, regarding an intoxicated female driver. Deputy Kemper arrived and contacted Rosanna Garcia, 66-year-old of San Marcos. Garcia was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. Garcia was transported and booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231580037.
2002 Hours– Arrest Warrant Service Arrest – Deputy Dorantes and Deputy Pinedo conducted a pedestrian check at the intersection of Rancho Las Palmas and San Jacinto Drive. Kellie Burg, 72-year-old of Las Vegas, Nevada, was contacted and arrested for 5 outstanding misdemeanor warrants. Burg was transported and booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231580038.
2036 Hours–Driving Under the Influence Arrest – While Deputy Kemper was conducting a Driving Under the Influence investigation, Jennifer McMinn, 38-year-old of Spring Valley, walked up on scene extremely intoxicated. Due to her current state, she was unable to care for herself and was subsequently arrested for public intoxication and was transported and booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231580043.
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Thursday, June 8, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 60
Significant Activity:
No Significant Activity
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Friday, June 9, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 53
Significant Activity:
2257 hours – Driving Under the Influence Arrest- Deputy Davidson responded to the 32200 block of Bob Hope Dr. and arrested Mark Anthony De Salas Jr. 26-year-old of Indio for Driving Under the Influence. Due to his level of intoxication, he was transported to the hospital and cite released. File #S231600052.
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Saturday, June 10, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 50
Significant Activity:
No Significant Activity
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Sunday, June 11, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 35
Significant Activity:
0210 Hours–Driving Under the Influence Traffic Collision Arrest– Dep. Kemper responded to the 32200 block of Bob Hope Dr., in the city of Rancho Mirage. Arrested was, Guillermo Sandoval, after Sandoval’s vehicle collided with a perimeter fence. Sandoval was booked into John Benoit Detention Center for Driving Under the Influence. File #S231620004.
1900 Hours–Vehicle theft/Arrest Warrant Service Arret- Deputy Granados conducted a traffic stop of a reported stolen vehicle in the 32200 block of Bob Hope Dr., in the city of Rancho Mirage. The occupants were identified as, Marbel Murillo-Rodriguez, 29-year-old of Los Angeles, and passenger, Saul Zaragoza, 38-year-old of Indio. Murillo was charged with vehicle theft, receiving stolen vehicle, and false information to a peace officer and was booked at John Benoit Detention Center. Murillo also had a felony warrant out of Kern County for receiving a stolen vehicle. Zaragoza was booked at John Benoit Detention Center for a felony probation warrant. File #S231620031
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Monday, June 12, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 58
Significant Activity:
No Significant Activity
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 33
Significant Activity:
2340 hours- Driving Under the Influence Arrest- Deputy Lee responded to the 32200 block of Bob Hope Drive, in the city of Rancho Mirage, regarding a reckless driving call for service. Staff reported a vehicle driving on opposite lanes on Bob Hope Drive. Deputy Lee located and contacted Marco Antonio Ruiz-Colin, 40-year-old of Ontario. Deputy Lee arrested Ruiz-Colin for Driving Under the Influence. Ruiz-Colin was transported and booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231640033
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage–64
Significant Activity:
1430 Hours–Vehicle Theft Arrest– Members of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team conducted follow up regarding a vehicle theft that occurred June 13, 2023. Members, with the assistance of the Thermal Station, identified and arrested Manuel Tafallo, 49-year-old of Coachella, for vehicle theft. Members located and recovered the stolen trailer in the unincorporated area of Coachella. Tafallo was booked at John Benoit Detention Center. #S231640024
2155 Hours–Domestic Battery Arrest-Deputy Mayer responded to the 34000 block of Rebecca Way in the city of Rancho Mirage, reference a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the victim, Ana Cuamani stated her ex-boyfriend, Ruben Gonzalez-Jasso, 53-year-old of Cathedral City, arrived at her apartment intoxicated and unannounced. While at the apartment, Gonzalez assaulted Cuamani. Gonzalez was arrested for domestic battery and booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231650061
2325 Hours – Domestic Violence Arrest – Deputy Smith responded to the 34000 block of Rebecca Way in the city of Rancho Mirage, reference a battery. Deputy Smith arrived and determined Magdelina Medina, 26-year-old of Cathedral City, located her ex-boyfriend, Ricardo Moreno, 24-year-old of Cathedral City at the location with a friend. Medina, vandalized Moreno’s truck, ripped his shirt and punched and scratched him multiple times. Medina was arrested for domestic violence and booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231650064
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Thursday, June 15, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 58
Significant Activity:
2030 hours–Possession of Stolen Vehicle Arrest- Deputy Mayer responded to the area of Dinah Shore Drive and Monterey Avenue regarding a stolen vehicle. With the assistance of Deputy Stapleton, they located the stolen vehicle. The driver of the vehicle Scott Miller, 56-year-old transient of Palm Springs, was arrested and booked into John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231660066.
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Friday, June 16, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 47
Significant Activity:
Search Warrant/Recovered property– On June 15, 2023, members of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team, along with Members of the Burglary Suppression Unit responded to a report of grand theft. During the preliminary investigation, it was determined that the items were taken from inside of a residence under construction in the city of Rancho Mirage, totaling over $30,000. The victim had a GPS tracker on his equipment, which was actively pinging in the city of Cathedral City. With the assistance of Sheriff’s Aviation, Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team, Palm Desert Business District Team, and Indian Wells Special Enforcement Team, approximately $5000 of the stolen commercial tools were recovered. The Burglary Suppression Unit conducted interviews and obtained suspect information regarding this case. This investigation is still ongoing. File #S231660006.
1009 Hours-Arrest Warrant Service/Resisting Arrest– Deputy Pinedo and Deputy Visscher responded for a call for service within the 100 block of Lincoln Downs, regarding a domestic violence incident. Deputies contacted Robert Barraza, 34-year-old of San Diego. During the investigation, it was revealed Barraza had three felony warrants. While deputies attempted to place him under arrest, he became uncooperative, and a use of force occurred. Barraza was placed under arrest and was booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231660021
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Saturday, June 17, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 31
Significant Activity:
2310 Hours–Petty Theft Arrest– Deputy Cosby responded to the 32200 block of Bob Hope Drive regarding a petty theft incident. During the investigation it was revealed that the suspect, Juan Carlos Hernandez Esparza, 34-year-old of San Bernardino, stole a set of car keys from the victim. Scott was arrested for petty theft and was booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231680016.
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Sunday, June 18, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 58
Significant Activity:
0250 Hours–Domestic Violence Arrest– Deputy Cosby responded to the 32200 block of Bob Hope Drive regarding a domestic dispute. During the investigation it was revealed that the suspect, Oscar Arturo Altamirano, 41-year-old of South Gate, shoved the victim’s face, causing her to fall on the floor and sustain a minor injury. Altamirano was arrested for domestic violence and was booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231690004.
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Monday, June 19, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 51
Significant Activity:
1300 Hours–Arrest Warrant Service Arrest– Members of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team responded to Desert Regional Medical Center to assist the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office with the apprehension of a wanted murder suspect out of their jurisdiction. Nicholas Berry, 27-year-old resident of Yuma County, was involved in a shooting where the victim ultimately died. Members arrested and booked Berry in at John Benoit Detention Center for his outstanding felony warrants for murder, felony evading, drive-by shooting and possession of drugs for sale. File #S231700013.
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 58
Significant Activity:
1532 Hours – Vehicle Theft, Embezzlement and Conspiracy Arrest– Members of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team conducted follow up regarding a vehicle theft that occurred from a business in the city of Ranch Mirage on July 11, 2022. During their investigation, Members identified Ruben Verdugo, 51-year-old of Indio, an employee of the business as a suspect. Members contacted and arrested Verdugo for vehicle theft, embezzlement, and conspiracy. During the interview, Members identified a second suspect involved in the crime. Verdugo was booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S222650047.
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 55
Significant Activity:
1130 Hours-Vehicle Theft, Embezzlement and Conspiracy Arrest– Members of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team conducted follow up regarding a vehicle theft that occurred from a business in the city of Ranch Mirage on July 11, 2022. During their investigation, Members identified Ruben Verdugo, 51-year-old of Indio, an employee of the business as a suspect. During the interview, Members identified Anne Campbell, 58-year-old of Cathedral City, was also involved in the crime. About 1130 hours, Members located and arrested Campbell for vehicle theft, embezzlement, and conspiracy. Campbell was booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S222650047.
2156 hours–Parole Violation Arrest– Deputy Granados conducted a bike stop at Highway 111 and Country Club Drive, in the City of Rancho Mirage. Arrested was Ezequiel Carrasco, 33-year-old of Cathedral City. Additional charges of providing a false name to a peace officer and possession of Methamphetamine will be filed on Carrasco out of custody. He was booked into John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231720065.
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Thursday, June 22, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 72
Significant Activity:
No Significant Activity
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Friday, June 23, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 59
Significant Activity:
No Significant Activity
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Saturday, June 24, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 39
Significant Activity:
2229 hours–Stolen Vehicle Arrest- Deputy Morales located a stolen vehicle in the area of One Mirage Place and Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. Deputy Castaneda and Deputy Kemper arrived to assist. Deputy Castaneda arrested Christopher Jackson, 32-year-old of Indio for possession of a stolen vehicle. Jackson was transported to John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231750036.
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Sunday, June 25, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 35
Significant Activity:
0723 hours–Arrest Warrant Service Arrest- Deputy Paull conducted a vehicle check in the 36100 block of Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Deputy Paull contacted the registered owner of the vehicle, Jeffery Simpson, 49-year-old resident of Palm Springs, who had an outstanding felony warrant for drugs. Simpson was arrested and booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File# S231760011
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Monday, June 26, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 59
Significant Activity:
0830 Hours–Arrest Warrant Service Arrest– Members of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team conducted pedestrian checks of two subjects in the area of Highway 111 and Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage. Members contacted Elisa Guzman, 37-year-old resident of Desert Hot Springs, who had an outstanding trespassing warrant, and Angel Pacheco, 26-year-old resident of Desert Hot Springs who had an outstanding felony warrant. Both subjects were arrested and booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #’s S231770025 and S231770026.
1330 Hours–Grand Theft Arrest– Members of the Rancho Mirage Special Enforcement Team conducted follow-up regarding a grand theft that occurred at the 32200 block of Bob Hope Dr. on May 24, 2023. The suspect was identified as Jeffrey William Bailey, 48-year-old of Thousand Palms. Bailey stole an iPhone from the business and sold it to an EcoATM Kiosk at a store in the city of Palm Desert. Additionally, on June 23, 2023, Bailey stole approximately $500 worth of alcohol from a business located at the 36100 block of Bob Hope Drive and was identified by employees at the location. Members located Bailey in the area of Cook Street and University Drive, in the city Palm Desert and took him into custody. Bailey was arrested and booked in at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231440048.
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 66
Significant Activity:
No Significant Activity
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 53
Significant Activity:
No Significant Activity
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Thursday, June 29, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage – 71
Significant Activity:
0128 Hours–Arrest Warrant Service Arrest– Deputy Pouchoulen conducted a vehicle check in the 69500 block of Highway 111. He contacted Megan Kreuger, 36-year-old of Desert Hot Springs for an outstanding felony warrant. Krueger was arrested and booked at John Benoit Detention Center. File #S231800003
Rancho Mirage Significant Incident Report for Friday, June 30, 2023
Total Calls:
Rancho Mirage –71
Significant Activity:
No Significant Activity
