Crime & Safety
Police blotter for August 8-9
A review of reported crimes by the Palm Desert Police Department, which is staffed by sheriff's deputies.
Tuesday, Aug. 9
8:43 a.m.: Officers arrested John Murphy, 64, of Scottsdale, AZ for possession of a loaded handgun with high capacity magazines, on Washington Street and Avenue of the States.
10:49 a.m.: Officers responded to the , 47-900 Portola, regarding an . The worker was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries.
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5:04 p.m.: Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team conducted a vehicle stop and arrested Jeremy Meyer, 28, of Palm Desert for possession of heroin and Kyle Folk, 26, of Palm Desert for possession of syringes, at Washington Street and Avenue of the States.
7:33 p.m: Officers responded to , 72880 Highway 111, reference a commercial burglary, and arrested Reginald Burk, 18, of Indio; Alan Rizo, 18, of Indio and three juveniles for conspiracy and burglary.
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Monday, Aug. 8
11:57 a.m.: Officers arrested Anthony Rodman, 50, of Palm Desert for a parole violation on Sage Flower in Palm Desert.
4:46 p.m.: Officers made suspect contact reference a felony vandalism case that occurred on 08-07-11. George Pinney, 56, of Palm Desert was arrested for felony vandalism.
