POLICE BLOTTER: Stranded Hikers, Hit-And-Run Crash

Wednesday, March 7

10:50 a.m.:  Officers responded to the area of San Pablo and San Gorgonio, Palm Desert reference an intoxicated subject. Raymond Seawright, 54, of Coachella, was arrested for public intoxication. 

10:35 p.m.:  Officers responded to the 77500 block of Malone Circle, Palm Desert reference a domestic disturbance. Carol Watts, 31, was arrested for violation of a court order. 

Tuesday, March 6

7:20 a.m.:  Officers responded to 42005 Cook St. (Alkobar) regarding a juvenile who stole items from the business. The juvenile was located at Palm Desert High School and arrested.  The suspect was booked at Juvenile Hall for burglary and possession of Marijuana. 

10:30 a.m.: Officers arrested a Palm Desert High School student for Criminal threats against another student. The student was booked into Juvenile Hall. 

2:12 p.m.:  Officers arrested Rodney Koenke, 62, of Cathedral City within the 32000 block of Navajo Trial. Koenke was identified as the suspect who committed a commercial burglary at the Provident Bank in Rancho Mirage. 

Monday, March 5

2:10 a.m.: Officers arrested Michael Amador Sanchez, 27, of Palm Desert for a violation of a restraining order, at 77000 Michigan Drive.  

1:40 p.m.: Officers arrested a 15-year-old Palm Desert High School student for possession of marijuana and possession of a smoking device. 

5:40 p.m.: Officers responded to 72780 Hwy 111 reference a theft and arrested Killian Hefner, 23, of Cathedral City for commercial burglary.  

7:39 p.m.: Officers arrested Jonathan Rush, 22, of Palm Desert for indecent exposure.  

Sunday, March 4

1:20 a.m.: Officers arrested Florea Tallada, 24, of Palm Desert, at the 73000 block of Country Club Dr. for Public Intoxication. 

Saturday, March 3

10:33 a.m.: Officers responded to the Bump & Grind trail, Palm Desert (behind Target) reference 4 stranded hikers that veered of the trail and became stuck on the mountain face. The hikers were assisted back to the trail and were able to walk down the trail on their own accord, uninjured. A request for Desert Search & Rescue was made, but canceled after learning the hikers were back on the trail. 

Friday, March 2

11:57 p.m.: Officers responded to the area of Florida and Louisiana, in Palm Desert, reference a vehicle driving recklessly. Officers located a collision on Louisiana where a large portion of the garage was partially demolished. A few minutes later, officers observed the suspect vehicle leaving the area and after observing erratic driving, conducted an enforcement stop. Terrance Lee Prekop, 42, of Palm Desert, was subsequently arrested for DUI and Hit & Run. 

Thursday, March 1

6:36 p.m.: Officers responded to the 43700 block of Louisiana, Palm Desert reference an attempt warrant service. Samuel Elijah Champaign, 19, of Palm Desert, was arrested on a felony narcotic warrant. 

Wednesday, Feb. 29

5:11 p.m.:  Officers responded to the 48200 block of Birdie Way, Palm Desert reference a domestic disturbance. Renee Spanier, 61, of Palm Desert was arrested for domestic battery. 

6:03 p.m.: Officers responded to an injury traffic collision at Leslie and Claudia, Palm Desert. A 10-year-old female on a bike rode out in front of a vehicle and was struck. The bicyclist sustained minor injuries. Alcohol was not a factor. 

11:54 p.m.:  Officers responded to the Desert Fountain Apartments, 77770 Michigan, Palm Desert reference several subjects attempting to steal vehicles. Following a brief foot pursuit, a 17-year-old juvenile from Coachella, was arrested for vehicle theft and possession of burglary tools. Three suspects fled and are outstanding.