Crime & Safety
POLICE BLOTTER: Donut Store Robbery, Family Problems, and DUIs
A review of reported crimes from June 27 to July 3 from the Palm Desert Police Department, which is staffed by sheriff's deputies
Tuesday, July 3
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Monday, July 2
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Sunday, July 1
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1:30 a.m.: Officers conducted a vehicle check in the Civic Center parking lot. Francisco Olmedo, 37, from Palm Desert, was arrested for two outstanding misdemeanor domestic battery warrants.
1:50 a.m.: Officers responded to a traffic collision at Fred Waring Drive and Elkhorn Trail. Edgar Limon, 24, from Palm Desert, was arrested for driving under the influence.
10:10 p.m.: Officers responded to the 75000 block of Pino Drive reference a family disturbance. David Watters, 49, from Palm Desert, was arrested for public intoxication.
Saturday, June 30
12:58 a.m.: Officers responded to the 45000 block of Panorama Drive reference a family disturbance. Daniel Jordan, 24, from Bermuda Dunes, was arrested for child endangerment.
5:17 p.m.: Officers responded to JFK Hospital in Indio reference contacting a victim of domestic battery. Based on the investigation, officers responded to the 73300 block of Tamarisk Street and arrested Gregory Corkill, 49, from Palm Desert, for spousal abuse
11:53 p.m: Officers responded to the 48000 block of Alamo Drive. reference a domestic disturbance. Melanie McCorkle, 37, from Carlsbad, was arrested for domestic battery.
Friday, June 29
1:50 p.m.: Officers responded to the located at 73407 Highway 111, on an armed robbery call. A suspect described as a Hispanic male adult, late 20's, 5'11, thin build, medium complexion with short dark hair from the employee. The suspect was given an undetermined amount of money and left the location on foot. Palm Desert investigators responded to the scene and assumed the investigation.
Thursday, June 28
2:45 a.m.: Officers conducted a vehicle stop at Fred Waring Drive and Highway 111. Diego Caballero, 24, from Cathedral City, was arrested for DUI.
10:00 p.m.: Officers responded to the Suncrest Mobile Home Park at 73450 Country Club Drive on a suspicious person call. David Duran, 43, from Palm Desert, was arrested for two felony warrants.
Wednesday, June 27
12:00 p.m.: Officers arrested Steven Morin Jr., 35, from Indio, for possession of stolen property and vehicle theft. Morin Jr. was contacted during a traffic stop along Washington Street near Varner Road while driving a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was taken during a residential burglary.
6:45 p.m.: Officers went to the 43000 block of Carmel Circle reference an Attempted Warrant Service. Michael Lawler, 53, from Palm Desert, was arrested for a felony narcotic warrant. After Lawler ran from the deputies, he was located hiding in the back yard of a neighbor's residence. File #T12 179 0100
9:00 p.m.: Officers conducted a traffic stop at Santa Rosa Avenue and Portola Avenue. Richard Romero, 19, from Indio, was arrested for a misdemeanor traffic warrant and possession of methamphetamine.
