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Crime & Safety

POLICE BLOTTER: Domestic Abuse, Possession and Store Theft

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

Tuesday, April 3

11:20 a.m.: - Officers arrested Matthew LaValley, 23, from Palm Desert, for domestic abuse and false imprisonment within the 77700 block of Country Club Drive. 

Monday, April 2

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No significant reports. 

Sunday, April 1

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9:35 p.m.: Officers responded to the at 42305 Washington St., reference a fight between patrons. Alberto Donnis, 33, from Thousand Palms and Dilip Samaranayake, 26, from Indio, were arrested for public intoxication. Elizabeth Mendoza, 33, from Indio, was arrested for felony battery on a peace officer during the incident. 

Saturday, March 31

5:37 p.m.: Officers arrested Anthony German, 23, from Indio, for a felony burglary warrant within the 72000 block of Hwy 111. 

Friday, March 30

12:30 a.m.: - Officers responded to Kansas Street and California Avenue regarding thefts from a vehicle. Neighbors saw three juveniles dressed in black, checking vehicle doors and rummaging through cars. 

4:30 p.m.: - Officers responded to the area of Art Smith Trail regarding two lost hikers. The hikers became disoriented while hiking. They utilized their cell phones to give deputies enough information to be rescued. 

Thursday, March 29

No significant reports. 

Wednesday, March 28

1:00 a.m.: Officers arrested Patrick Matkins, 20, from Thousand Palms, for possession of Marijuana for sales while riding a bicycle on Monterey Avenue at Frank Sinatra Drive. Matkins was carrying a bag with 246 grams (8.6 ounces) of loose Marijuana. 

1:00 p.m.: Officers conducted a traffic stop on the 78000 block of Country Club Drive and arrested Ibelio Canizales, 52, from Palm Desert, for driving under the influence of alcohol. 

1:31 p.m.: Officers conducted a traffic stop on Deep Canyon and Hwy 111 and arrested Jasi Ring, 36 from Morongo Valley, for possession of methamphetamine. 

2:04 p.m.: Officers responded to 73061 El Paseo regarding a theft which had just occurred. Three female adults entered the store and stole several woman's purses. The female suspects drove away in a silver, 4-door sedan.  

11:00 p.m.: Officers arrested Anthony Major, 50, from Palm Desert, for being under the influence of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia within the 73400 block of Country Club Drive. 

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