The Riverside County Sheriff's Department responded to 918 calls across Palm Desert for the week of Feb. 26 – March 4, with deputies handling a mix of warrant arrests, theft reports, DUI investigations, narcotics cases, and other incidents across the city.
By the numbers
918 total calls for service
10 stolen vehicles flagged by ALPR cameras
1,133 stolen license plates detected
1,148 investigative ALPR entries
0 felony vehicles flagged
Notable incidents
Warrant arrests
Deputies made seven warrant arrests throughout the week, stopping individuals on foot and by vehicle at multiple locations across the city.
Feb. 27, 4:24 a.m. — A 34-year-old male from San Diego was stopped at Monterey Avenue and Shadow Ridge Drive and found to have an outstanding warrant. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 2, 2:47 p.m. — A 42-year-old male from Palm Desert was contacted during a pedestrian check at Highway 111 and Portola Avenue and found to have an outstanding warrant. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 2, 3:15 p.m. — A 36-year-old male from Palm Springs was contacted during a pedestrian check at Town Center Way and Highway 111 and found to have an outstanding warrant. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 3, 1:50 p.m. — A 33-year-old male from Indio was contacted at a business in the 72000 block of Highway 111 and found to have an outstanding warrant. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 3, 5:06 p.m. — A 47-year-old male from Palm Desert was contacted at a business in the 72000 block of Highway 111 and found to have an outstanding warrant. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 4, 1:22 a.m. — A traffic stop at Washington Street and Country Club Drive resulted in two warrant arrests: a 30-year-old female from Yucca Valley and a 24-year-old male from Indio. Both were booked at the Indio jail.
Retail thefts
Theft calls were frequent throughout the week, with most occurring at businesses along the Highway 111 corridor and Monterey Avenue.
Feb. 26, 11:37 a.m. — A 40-year-old female from Palm Desert was found with stolen merchandise and narcotics at a business in the 72000 block of Highway 111. She was booked at the Indio jail.
Feb. 26, 5:13 p.m. — A 38-year-old female from Cathedral City was found with stolen merchandise and narcotics at a business in the 72000 block of Highway 111. She was booked at the Indio jail.
Feb. 26, 9:17 p.m. — A 40-year-old female and an 18-year-old female, both from Desert Hot Springs, were found with stolen merchandise and narcotics at a business in the 43000 block of Monterey Avenue. Both were booked at the Indio jail.
Feb. 27, 9:30 a.m. — A 40-year-old male from Palm Springs fled from deputies at a business in the 72000 block of Stone Eagle Drive but was apprehended. He was also identified as the suspect in a theft at the same location the previous day. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 2, 9:04 a.m. — A 23-year-old male from Palm Desert was found with stolen merchandise at a business in the 72000 block of Highway 111. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 2, 5:03 p.m. — A 52-year-old male from Indio was identified in connection with multiple thefts near Monterey Avenue and Dinah Shore Drive and located at Sierra Del Sol and Ramon Road in Thousand Palms. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 3, 3:30 p.m. — A 58-year-old male from Cathedral City was found with stolen merchandise at a business in the 72000 block of Highway 111. He was also found to be on county probation. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 4, 12:39 p.m. — A 36-year-old male from Rancho Mirage was found with stolen merchandise and narcotics at a business in the 74000 block of Highway 111. He was booked at the Indio jail.
DUI arrests
Deputies made four DUI arrests during the week, including one involving a probation violation following a traffic collision.
Feb. 26, 8:15 p.m. — A 66-year-old male from Palm Desert was stopped at Grapevine Street and Highway 74 and displayed signs of intoxication. He was booked at the Indio jail.
Feb. 28, 8:59 p.m. — Deputies responded to a traffic collision at Fred Waring Drive and Portola Avenue. The driver, a 20-year-old male from Desert Hot Springs, displayed signs of intoxication and was found to be on county probation. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 1, 10:50 p.m. — A 23-year-old male from Desert Hot Springs was stopped at Highway 111 and Parkview Drive and displayed signs of intoxication. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 3, 10:17 p.m. — A 40-year-old female from Thermal was stopped at Dinah Shore Drive and Spyder Circle and displayed signs of intoxication. She was booked at the Indio jail.
Stolen vehicle recoveries
The Sheriff's Department's automated license plate reader system flagged 10 stolen vehicles during the week. No individual vehicle recovery incidents were detailed in the Significant Incident Report.
Narcotics arrests
Narcotics arrests occurred on nearly every day of the reporting period, with several tied to retail theft calls and one involving suspected drug sales.
Feb. 26, 2:11 a.m. — A 39-year-old male from Indio was found with narcotics during a pedestrian check at Town Center Way and Hahn Road. He was also found to be on county probation. He was booked at the Indio jail.
Feb. 26, 9:01 p.m. — A 30-year-old female from Indio was found with narcotics and was identified as having been previously trespassed from a business in the 44000 block of Town Center Way. She was booked at the Indio jail.
Feb. 28, 11:39 a.m. — A 40-year-old male from Palm Desert displayed signs of drug intoxication at a residence in the 74000 block of El Cortez Way. He was booked at the Indio jail.
Feb. 28, 7:49 p.m. — A 52-year-old male from Palm Desert was stopped at Alessandro Drive and San Pasqual Avenue and found with narcotics and items indicative of drug sales. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 3, 9:57 p.m. — A 64-year-old female from Hemet was stopped at Country Club Drive and Washington Street and found with narcotics. She was booked at the Indio jail.
March 4, 1:40 a.m. — A 60-year-old male from Indio was stopped at Country Club Drive and Harris Lane and found with narcotics. He was booked at the Indio jail.
Other notable calls
Several other incidents stood out during the reporting period, including a weapons violation, domestic incidents, and a public intoxication arrest.
Feb. 26, 12:41 a.m. — A 61-year-old male from Thousand Palms was stopped at Dinah Shore Drive and Monterey Avenue and found in possession of a prohibited weapon. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 1, 5:46 a.m. — A 31-year-old male from Desert Hot Springs was arrested following a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 42000 block of Cook Street. Deputies determined he had initiated a physical altercation with his significant other. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 2, 1:45 a.m. — A 30-year-old male from Indio was arrested at a residence in the 75000 block of Gerald Ford Drive after deputies determined he had violated a restraining order protecting the victim. He was booked at the Indio jail.
March 4, 10:22 p.m. — A 42-year-old male was arrested for public intoxication following a disturbance at a business in the 73000 block of Highway 111. He was booked at the Indio jail.
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.