Crime & Safety

POLICE BLOTTER: Death Threats, Brass Knuckles

A review of reported crimes from Feb. 7-14 from the Palm Desert Police Department, which is staffed by sheriff's deputies.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

1:20 p.m.: Officers arrested Ysias Davis, 22, of Palm Springs for grand theft auto and possession of stolen property.

5 p.m.:  On 1/12/12, Officers investigated a residential burglary occurring in the 40400 block of Posada Court. The Burglary Suppression Unit conducted follow-up on the incident and served a search warrant in the 65300 block of Wolff Dr. in Mecca on 2/14/12. During the service of the search warrant a flat screen television and a Sony Play Station 3, taken from the residential burglary was recovered along with other property believed to be stolen.  In addition, they located methamphetamine and a firearm.  , 35 of Mecca, was arrested for possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance for sales, felon in possession of a firearm, and other weapon related charges. 

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Monday, Feb. 13

6:36 p.m.: Officers responded to the 74500 block of King Fisher Cir in Palm Desert reference a Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVTRO) violation. Todd Smith, entered the residence against the DV TRO, went outside and threatened to kill the subjects, then rammed his truck into the victim's garage door. Smith then fled the scene. 

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7:15 p.m.:  Officers arrested Ingeborg Benner, 72, of Rancho Mirage, for DUI. 

Sunday, Feb. 12

4:59 p.m.: Officers arrested Abraham Mercado, 19, of Cathedral City within the 32000 block of Cathedral Canyon, for grand theft and possession of stolen property. 

8:50 p.m.: Officers arrested Michael Sanchez, 27, of Palm Desert for three misdemeanor warrants (1 was domestic restraining order violation) at CVS on Washington and Hovley Street.

Saturday, Feb. 11

12:30 a.m.:  Officers arrested Carlos Moreno, 21, of Palm Desert at 73000 block of Country Club for felony domestic violence.

3:10 p.m.: Officers arrested Marisela Flores, 29, of Thermal at Walmart for shoplifting.

8:05 p.m.: Officers arrested Ivan Eissler, 19, of Cathedral City and Brandon Baker, 19, of Palm Desert at Wal Mart for shoplifting.

Friday, Feb. 10

1:45 p.m.:  Officers arrested a 14-year-old Palm Desert High School student for possession of marijuana. 

1:55 p.m.:  Officers arrested a 17 year-old Palm Desert High School student for possession of marijuana and possession of a smoking pipe.

1515 hours :  Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop on Washington and Avenue 41, Palm Desert and arrested Rhion Andrew Potter, 21, of Palm Desert for possession of brass knuckles and driving on a suspended driver’s license.

Thursday, Feb. 9

12:13 a.m.:  Officers conducted a vehicle stop at Hovley and Idaho, Palm Desert and arrested Jesse Meyer, 24, of Palm Desert for DUI. Passenger Kevin White, 23, of Palm Desert was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and being under the influence of drugs.

11:56 a.m.:  Officers arrested a 14-year-old Palm Desert High School student for possession of a folding/locking knife on campus.

Wednesday, Feb. 8

No significant incidents.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

1:56 a.m.: Officers arrested Joshua Nichols, 31, of Palm Desert for driving under the influence, possession of brass knuckles, and a violation of probation at Las Palmas and San Gorgonio Way.


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