Riverside Police Department

HOMICIDE VICTIM FOUND BEHIND LOCAL PARK IDENTIFIED Riverside, CA On Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at approximately 6:48 a.m., Riverside Police Officers responded to an area behind Bordwell Park, located in the 2000 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard, regarding a dead body that was discovered by a park employee. When they arrived, officers found a male victim who sustained a gunshot wound and was deceased. Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Unit, along with Specialists... from the Forensics Unit, responded and assumed the investigation. They are being assisted by the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office. The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Cedric Omarr Dempsey. He was from the city of Perris and survived by his wife and 9 children. We believe there were other people inside the park when this shooting occurred who have not yet come forward. Detectives are asking for anyone with additional information regarding this homicide investigation to contact Detective Bryon Adcox at (951) 353-7134 or [email protected], or Detective Josh Ontko at (951)353-7135 or [email protected]. If you have information but would like to remain anonymous, you can email [email protected] or utilize our Riverside Police Department’s mobile app Submit a Tip feature while referencing report number 200033545.

COVID-19 TIP #27 Don’t call the police because you are causing a disturbance on a public bus because you didn’t want to wear your face covering, especially if you are on parole for sexual assault and you have outstanding warrants. Sankona Graham, a 27-year-old transient of Moreno Valley did just that yesterday afternoon and is now being held without bail at the Robert Presley Detention Center.

THANK YOU We would like to thank Jamie from the Starbucks Coffee Company who stopped by our station with Councilwoman Gaby Plascencia and offered coffee and pastries to our hard working officers. We appreciate all the love and support.

UPDATE AT 8:30 A.M. Mr. Zuniga has been found safe.

FOUND SAFE! AT-RISK MISSING ELDERLY MAN UPDATE AT 8:30 A.M. Mr. Zuniga has been found safe.... JOHN ZUNIGA 73-years-old Hispanic elderly male, 5'11" tall & 265 pounds, tattoo of an Indian woman on left forearm Last seen wearing a light colored flannel shirt and blue jeans. We have officers looking for Mr. John Zuniga, who recently moved in with family in the 5400 block of Bushnell Avenue near Keller Avenue in the La Sierra Heights neighborhood of Riverside. Mr. Zuniga is unfamiliar with the area. His family believes he is sometimes forgetful and may have wandered away yesterday morning and does not know how to get back home. Mr. Zuniga is described as being very social and friendly. If you see John Zuniga or know of his whereabouts, please immediately call our Public Safety Communications Center at (951) 354-2007 and reference his name or report number 200032493.

Santa and his blue elves are finishing up some more special deliveries. And beware, Santa hijacked the loud speaker from Officer Cabrera in case some ho ho ho’s are heard around town.

INTERNET SAFETY Great advice and tips from the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) to help you communicate with your children about sending explicit photos. According to the FBI, "sextortion can start on any site, app, or game where people meet and communicate." To read more about sextortion you can visit https://www.fbi.gov/scam/common-scams-and-crimes/sextortion.

HOMICIDE VICTIM FOUND BEHIND LOCAL PARK Riverside, CA On Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at approximately 6:48 a.m., Riverside Police Officers responded to an area behind Bordwell Park, located in the 2000 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard, regarding a dead body that was discovered by a park employee. When they arrived, officers found a male victim who sustained a gunshot wound and was deceased. Detectives with the Robbery Homicide Unit, along with Specialists from the Fo...rensics Unit, responded and assumed the investigation. They are being assisted by the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office. The victim’s identity is pending the Coroner’s investigation and notification of family members. This homicide investigation is still ongoing and there are no further details to release at this time. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Bryon Adcox at (951) 353-7134 or [email protected], or Detective Josh Ontko at (951)353-7135 or [email protected]. Those wishing to remain anonymous can email [email protected] or utilize the Riverside Police Department’s mobile app Submit a Tip feature while referencing report number 200033545.

SAFETY ALERT- WANTED SEX OFFENDERS Our Sex Registrant Compliance Unit would like our community to be aware of two known sex offenders who have outstanding warrants for their arrest. They are out of compliance and have not checked in as required per their registration requirements. Jose Alejo was released from county jail on September 23, 2020, and never checked in after being released. Jose is 55-years-old, 5’7 tall and weighing around 200 pounds, His whereabouts are unkn...own and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Darone Waltrip was released from county jail on September 30, 2020. He was recently kicked out of a transition home in the city and his whereabouts are also unknown. Darone is 21-years-old, 5’5 tall and weighing 135 pounds. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. If you see Jose Alejo or Darone Waltrip, please contact our non-emergency number at (951) 354-2007, or your local agency if observed outside the city of Riverside. If you know their whereabouts, please contact Detective Jarid Zuetel at (951) 353-7133 or [email protected]

CHRISTMAS CHEER Zackari, Maddie, Tucker and Patience stopped by the station today to help spread Christmas cheer! Sergeant Banks and Officer Hill were very impressed with their manners and kindness (good job mom and dad). Thank you for thinking of us and filling our bellies with delicious treats!

THANK YOU For the past 4 years, Crown of Life Church has donated handmade blankets to help us provide for those in need. Staff and volunteers work diligently all year long and were able to provide over 300 blankets! These will be given to many special families this Christmas.

SANTA IS ON THE MOVE You better watch out You better not cry You better not pout... I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town! Keep your eye out for Santa today and tomorrow, Santa is out delivering with his Blue Elves!