Southwest Sheriff's Station

These two deputies are shining examples of #ServiceAboveSelf

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Teamwork Makes The Dream Work! On 06-26-21, your Southwest Special Enforcement Team (SWS SET) noticed a burned-out light on a white Chevrolet Suburban that was towing a toy hauler trailer. A records check of the trailer showed it had been reported stolen! SWS SET requested assistance from Southwest patrol deputies, the Riverside Sheriff’s Aviation and K9 Units to conduct the traffic stop. Southwest patrol detained a male and female without incident. ... A search of the trailer revealed a stolen ‘Rhino’ Off-road Vehicle, and a search of the Suburban revealed Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a handgun. Both subjects were arrested and transported to the Cois Byrd Detention Center. The trailer and ‘Rhino’ were returned to their rightful owner. Great work by all!!

With heartfelt appreciation for the support bestowed upon us by Mrs. DiSalvio and her amazing 4th grade students at Temecula International Academy. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and the reminder box containing numerous letters, cards, and hand drawn pictures expressing your love and concern for you local law enforcement!

UPDATE: The suspect Oscar Manuel Barragan walked into the Costco holding a knife. He was arrested for brandishing a knife in public, being under the influence of drugs and being in possession of methamphetamine. NO ACTIVE SHOOTER at Costco Temecula. Please see post below for further information.

There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven’t yet met. (W.B. Yeats) Deputies Collie and Stallard were greeted today by this beautiful lady, who presented them both with a ‘Challenge Coin’ on behalf of her late husband, Thomas, who had served as a law enforcement officer in San Diego for twenty years. A ‘Challenge Coin’ is typically a small coin or medallion which displays an organization’s insignia. Traditionally, Challenge Coins have been used to prove membership i...n an organization when ‘challenged.’ They are collected and cherished by military and law enforcement personnel, amongst other organizations. There is no monetary value to the coin. Both deputies feel honored and blessed to have met and connected with a member of our law enforcement family, in such a special way. #ServiceAboveSelf #ThinBlueLineFamily

Luckily, No one was injured! So, ever wondered what double the legal limit blood alcohol level looks like? Here it is. Please don’t drink and drive. You could save yours or another persons life. The driver was arrested, after trying to run from the scene, and booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center. . ... #DontDrinkAndDrive #DrunkDriverArrested

Thou Shalt Not Steal Especially when a hawk-eyed Southwest Sheriff Station Community Service Officer is on the hunt for thieves!! This morning, while investigating a bicycle theft at Walmart, Community Service Officer Poteet observed a male adult who fit the suspect description provided the victim. The male happened to be riding a bicycle which fit the description of the victim’s stolen bicycle.... Not missing the opportunity to return a stolen item, while helping to capture a crook, CSO Poteet followed the suspect at a safe distance until Deputy Hawken arrived to make contact and take the suspect into custody. CSO Poteet had the happy task of calling the victim so he could retrieve his bicycle - which is his only transportation to and from work. Needless to say, he was thrilled! Phenomenal work, CSO Poteet!! Your dedication to your community is what makes the difference in Temecula!

The Southwest Sheriff’s Station has received information regarding a group who is leading a Support Freedom action in and around the city of Temecula today calling for the discharge of firearms to audibly demonstrate support of the group’s cause. The Southwest Sheriff’s Station would like to remind members of the community that the reckless discharge of firearms is a violation of California criminal law, and poses an extreme safety risk to the community, which could result in injury or death. Please remember to exercise caution at all times when handling firearms.

grateful - /rtfl/ adjective: Feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful.... During this week of Thanksgiving, your Southwest Student Resource Deputy for Chapparal High-School, Deputy Waroff, would love to give his heartfelt thanks to those students from Students Against Destructive Decisions, who took the time to write him letters. In an age of e-mails, texts, and tweets, Deputy Waroff was rendered speechless by the outpouring of respect, appreciation and gratitude. It is our community that motivates us, and the future looks very bright indeed, with such genuinely conscientious young minds at the helm.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is aware of the new Limited Stay at Home Order issued by the Governor set to go into effect on Saturday at 10:00pm. ...It is very important that all of us do everything we can to protect ourselves from contracting or spreading this virus. The only way to ensure you do not contract the virus is to stay at home and avoid contact with others. For those going out into public, it is very important to protect yourself from contracting and/or spreading the virus by wearing a mask and social distancing. It has been the policy of the Sheriff’s Department to encourage responsible behavior and compliance with the Governor’s orders. To ensure constitutional rights are not violated and to limit potential negative interactions and exposure to our deputies, we will not be responding to calls for service based solely on non-compliance with the new order or social distancing and mask guidelines. I would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving holiday. Sheriff Chad Bianco See more

The Southwest Station is seeking the assistance of the public in locating reported missing persons. If you have information that can help in locating a missing person, please call the Southwest Station Missing Person Tip Line at (951) 696-3089. The missing persons on the below flier are individual cases and investigations with no apparent ties.

On behalf of Sheriff Chad Bianco and Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, we thank all Veterans for their selfless service and courageous sacrifice! #riversidesheriff #happyveteransday #military #veteran #veteransday #army #navy #airforce #marines #coastguard

The Southwest Station is seeking the assistance of the public in locating reported missing and runaway juveniles. If you have information that can help in locating a missing or runaway juvenile, please call the Southwest Station Missing Person Tip Line at (951) 696-3089. The missing or runaway juvenile on the below flier are individual cases and investigations with no apparent ties.

Southwest Sheriff’s Station Motor Deputies at your service!

On October 20, 2020, about 0218 hours, a deputy who had just finished a call for service was traveling northbound on Butterfield Stage Rd., passing the Rancho Vista Rd., in the city of Temecula. Suddenly the windshield to the patrol unit was hit with an object causing it to shatter. The deputy covered in glass took evasive action to pull to the side of the roadway to avoid a traffic collision. A dark colored pick up truck had just passed the deputy and continued traveling ...southbound on Butterfield Stage Rd. Towards Pauba Rd. During a subsequent canvass of the street, deputies located a potato in numerous pieces along the roadway. No injuries were sustained by the deputy and this is an on going investigation. The Southwest Sheriff’s Station is asking for the public’s help for any information regarding the incident. If you have any information that would assist in this investigation, please contact Deputy Eastwood at (951) 696-3000.

Our Department is saddened to announce the death of 48-year-old Sergeant Harry Cohen, most recently assigned to the Special Enforcement Bureau K-9 Unit. Serge...ant Cohen passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, after suffering a heart attack while on-duty. He began his service with our Department on September 30, 1996. As a deputy, he worked assignments at the Banning Station, Lake Elsinore Station, and Southwest Station. In 2003, he promoted to corporal within the Southwest Station where he worked until his promotion to sergeant in 2010. Sergeant Cohen then worked assignments at the Perris Station, Moreno Valley Station, Ben Clark Training Center, PSEC, Special Enforcement Bureau, and K-9 Unit. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter. A husband, father, best friend and deputy: he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. On behalf of the entire Department, we extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Sergeant Harry Cohen. #riversidesheriff #sergeantcohen #rip #2632 #thinblueline See more

On October 13, 2020, about 6:30 p.m., investigators and deputies assigned to the Southwest Station served a search warrant at a residence on the 39000 block of Sundance Cir., Temecula in relation to a lewd acts with minors investigation. Several evidence items were seized at the location. Erik Saradpon was arrested at the Temecula Dance Co. on Felix Valdez Ave. in Temecula. Saradpon is a dance instructor and is alleged to have had inappropriate contact and relationships with ...former and current students. Saradpon was booked at the Cois M. Byrd Detention Center, bail $10,000.00. The investigation is currently on-going and no further information will be released at this time. If anyone has information in regards to this incident or any other similar incidents they are encouraged to call Investigator Franchville at the Southwest Station at 951-696-3000. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s Crime Tips online form.

UPDATE: Our trianiing has concluded. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Southwest Station will be conducting training this morning in the area of the Southwest Sheriff's Station between the hours of 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. Loud noise and smoke may occur, please do not be alarmed.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Southwest Station will be conducting training this morning in the area of the Southwest Sheriff's Station between the hours of 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. Loud noise and smoke may occur, please do not be alarmed.

On Thursday, there were far more treats than tricks when the Fiendishly Fabulous Deanne Stott, and the Spooktacular Mark Kaletta, stopped by with thoughtful and delicious goodie baskets! Your Southwest Station Deputies had a Fang-tastic time enjoying the Boo-tiful baskets filled with snacks! Thank you, Deanne & Mark, for showing Southwest Station that Halloween in T-Town can be a real treat!

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POP Team at it again! Another great arrest by our Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Team today! As they were cruising through Historic Old Town they stopped a car for a #TrafficViolation. During their traffic stop, the deputies searched the vehicle and found an #IllegalGun and suspected narcotics. A pair of #SilverBracelets was waiting for the occupants. #GunOffTheStreet #RiversideCountySheriffsDepartment #SouthwestStation.

Problems being addressed!!! Your Southwest Sheriffs Station Problem Oriented Policing (POP) team was formed for directed enforcement in the City of Temecula. This team is out and about working to keep the streets of Temecula safe. Today, at a local Motel, they stopped to converse with a couple standing outside of a car. During this conversation they learned the female had a warrant for her arrest. A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded a gun and drugs. The gun belonged to her male half, who was a convicted felon. These two problems were booked at the #ByrdCage, and will receive a free meal on us and an introduction to the Southwest District Attorney’s Office. #GunsAndDrugs #ALittleTimeBehindBars #POP.

There is just something so special about Temecula. You can ask any one of your Southwest Station Deputies and they will tell you - there is no place better to work than Temecula. Of course, everyone is biased about their own towns - but Temecula outshines them all. Your Southwest Station Deputies were blessed yesterday by the delivery of a delicious lunch care of Faith Bible Church.... Pastor Chris Mueller humbled us all with such a generous and delightful meal. All in attendance were, believe it or not, rendered speechless by our community’s continued support and generosity. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Pastor Mueller and Faith Bible Church.

Witnessing a selfless act brings tears to remind us how we should be treating others, - McGill. Your Southwest Sheriff’s Station was reminded yesterday of how acts of selflessness and generosity lift the spirit and warm the heart. Jennifer Katzen and her family stopped by the station to deliver delicious snacks and treats for grateful deputies. What made this visit truly special is that it was Jennifer’s birthday and to celebrate, she brought these gifts along with a heartf...elt note in a delightful card. Jennifer, we are humbled by your decision to stop by the station with treats to celebrate your special day. We hope you enjoyed the rest of your birthday with friends and family, and your Southwest Sheriff’s Station Deputies wish you many happy returns! As always, how fortunate are we to be surrounded by the generosity of our town!

Your Southwest Sheriff’s Station Traffic Team at it again! We’ve mentioned before this team does so much more than enforcement. These guys are doing a vehicle inspection on a car involved, unfortunately, in a fatal traffic collision . Please drive safe! Don’t drink & drive!

Every person is defined by the community they belong to, Orson Scott Card. Your Southwest Sheriff’s Station could not be prouder to be defined by the community we serve. Today, your Station was visited by Pamela Busord, whose father faithfully served his community as a Motor Officer in Arizona. ... Pamela delivered delicious baked goods, which your Southwest Station deputies were so grateful to receive. Your Southwest Sheriff’s Station continues to be humbled by the outpouring of support and love. Thank you, Pamela, for helping to bolster our spirits.