Crime & Safety

POLICE BLOTTER: Plastic Bottle Bomb

A review of reported crimes from Feb. 23-28 from the Palm Desert Police Department, which is staffed by Riverside County sheriff's deputies.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

1:45 p.m.: Officers arrested a 13-year-old male student for possession of a smoking pipe on school grounds at .

4:10 p.m.:  Officers responded to , 34500 Monterey, Palm Desert reference a theft. Priscilla Torres, of Salton City was arrested for shoplifting.

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7:16 p.m.:  Officers conducted an attempt warrant service within the 73000 block of Santa Rosa, Palm Desert and arrested Timothy Patton, 39, of Palm Desert, for an Assault with a Deadly Weapon warrant.

Monday, Feb. 27

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3:05 p.m.:  Officers arrested Richard Palmer, 61, of Palm Desert, for public intoxication at Green Way and Cook St.

6:40 p.m.: Officers responded to 72000 block of Yucca Ct reference a family disturbance and arrested Richard Polacek, 19, of Palm Desert, for assault with a deadly weapon and death threats.

Sunday, Feb. 26

12:01 a.m.: Officers arrested Steven Ingersoll, 20, of Palm Desert, for public intoxication at Arboleda and Abronia.

2:46 p.m.: Officers responded to 72549 Highway 111, , reference a theft, and arrested Luis Salazar, 51, of Palm Springs, for commercial burglary.

Saturday, Feb. 25

2:48 a.m.:  Officers responded to a vehicle roll-over at Sheryl and Clifford, Palm Desert. Samantha Sullivan, 23, of Palm Desert was arrested for driving under the influence.

11:09 p.m.: Officers arrested Enrique Rocha, 46, of Palm Desert, for public intoxication at 73000 block of Olive Court.

Friday, Feb. 24

No significant incidents.

Thursday, Feb. 23

12:01 a.m.:  Officers responded to the , 74695 Hwy 111, Palm Desert regarding a fire. Officers assisted Cal Fire in evacuating approximately 50 hotel guests. The fire was c. No one was injured.

12:37 a.m.:  Officers responded to a burglary in progress in the 77700 block of Michigan Drive in Palm Desert. Officers arrived and went into foot pursuit of one of the suspects. The suspect struggled to take possession of the officer’s handgun. The officer discharged his handgun striking the suspect. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital. This is an ongoing investigation. (Read more about this story .)

8:24 a.m.:  Officers responded to the city park at 73692 DeAnza, Palm Desert reference an explosion. A witness observed three juveniles detonate what appears to be a plastic bottle bomb made. No damage or injuries. The Sheriff’s Hazardous Device Team responded.

6:55 p.m.:  Officers responded to the , 72800 Hwy 111, Palm Desert reference suspect information on a past theft that occurred in Cathedral City. The stolen property was located on Craig’s List and arrangements were made to purchase the property at the shopping center. The victim detained the two juveniles who had his property and admitted to selling stolen property. The juveniles were arrested and charges will be filed.

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