The Riverside County Sheriff's Department responded to a steady volume of calls across Palm Desert for the week of March 12–18, with deputies handling a mix of warrant arrests, theft reports, DUI investigations, narcotics arrests, and other incidents across the city.
By the numbers
968 total calls for service
10 stolen vehicles flagged by ALPR cameras
1,544 stolen license plates detected
776 investigative ALPR entries
0 felony vehicles flagged
Outcomes of license plate hits vary based on the results of each investigation. Hits repeat at each capture and until removed from the database.
Notable incidents
Warrant arrests
Deputies served seven warrant arrests across Palm Desert during the week, with stops stemming from traffic enforcement, pedestrian checks, and calls for service.
A 39-year-old female from Palm Desert was found to have an outstanding warrant during a traffic stop at Dinah Shore Drive and Shoppers Lane on March 12.
A 33-year-old female from Palm Desert was arrested on a warrant during a pedestrian check at Primrose Drive and Fred Waring Drive on March 13.
A 29-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested on a warrant while deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 73000 block of Guadalupe Avenue on March 14.
A 73-year-old male from Desert Hot Springs was found to have an outstanding warrant during a traffic stop at Harris Lane and Country Club Drive on March 15.
A 30-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested on a warrant while deputies responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 74000 block of Candlewood Street on March 15.
A 29-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested on a warrant during a pedestrian check at Santa Rosa Way and El Cercado Court on March 15.
A 37-year-old male from Coachella was found to have an outstanding warrant while deputies investigated a suspicious person at Highway 111 and San Pablo Avenue on March 18.
Retail thefts
Deputies made three theft arrests at businesses along Highway 111 and Town Center Way during the week.
A 39-year-old male from Desert Hot Springs was arrested after stolen merchandise was found on him at a business in the 72000 block of Highway 111 on March 12.
A 53-year-old female from La Quinta was arrested after stolen merchandise was found on her at a business in the 73000 block of Highway 111 on March 14.
An 18-year-old female from Coachella was arrested after stolen merchandise was found on her at a business in the 44000 block of Town Center Way on March 18.
DUI arrests
Three drivers were arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence during the week, including one involving a traffic collision.
A 36-year-old female from Palm Desert was arrested after a traffic stop at Magnesia Falls Drive and San Pablo Avenue on March 12. Deputies also found narcotics on her during the stop.
A 34-year-old male from Cathedral City was arrested following a traffic collision at Cook Street and Gerald Ford Drive on March 17.
A 24-year-old male from Cathedral City was arrested during a traffic stop at Hahn Road and Monterey Avenue on March 18.
Stolen vehicle recoveries
The Sheriff's Department did not report any stolen vehicle recovery arrests this week. ALPR cameras flagged 10 stolen vehicles during the period.
Narcotics arrests
Deputies made three narcotics-related arrests during the week, two of which were tied to calls for service at businesses along Highway 111.
A 66-year-old female from Palm Desert was arrested after displaying objective symptoms of drug intoxication at a business in the 73000 block of Highway 111 on March 12.
A 45-year-old female was arrested at a business in the 72000 block of Highway 111 on March 12 after deputies found she displayed symptoms of drug intoxication and had an outstanding warrant.
A 36-year-old female from Palm Desert was arrested on DUI and narcotics charges following a traffic stop at Magnesia Falls Drive and San Pablo Avenue on March 12. (Also listed under DUI arrests.)
Other notable calls
Fraud arrest: A 36-year-old male from Alhambra was arrested March 16 after deputies responding to a fraud call at a business in the 73000 block of Highway 111 found him in possession of multiple fraudulent credit cards.
Domestic battery arrest: A 34-year-old female from Palm Desert was arrested March 16 after deputies determined she had instigated a physical altercation with her spouse at a residence in the 45000 block of Panorama Drive.
Public intoxication arrest: A 57-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested March 14 after deputies responded to a disturbance at El Paseo and Lupine Lane and found him displaying a heightened level of intoxication.
The Post summarizes Palm Desert's weekly "Significant Incident Report" as soon as it is released each Thursday to help residents stay informed about public safety in their community.