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Press Release 187_1905-2890 / Homicide Investigation

On May 13, 2019, at approximately 2005 hours, Cathedral City Police received 911 calls from citizens reporting gunshots heard in the 67100 Block of Santa Barbara Drive. Cathedral City Police Officers responded to the scene and located a male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Cathedral City Fire/Paramedics arrived on scene and began emergency medical treatment.  Unfortunately, lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful and the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Cathedral City Police Detectives responded to the scene and have initiated a homicide investigation.  

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Community Update

The first few months of the year have been an exciting time for your police department.  In our continuing efforts to provide the community with progressive and professional police services, we have been able to add personnel to our staff to deal with increasing demands.  We celebrated our newest staff members with a small ceremony, where we were able to learn more about each of them and share a meal. 

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Press Release / Fatal traffic collision investigation

On Saturday, April 20, 2019, at 2:10 A.M. Cathedral City Police officers were dispatched to a traffic collision in the 28400 block of Date Palm Drive.  Upon arrival, they determined a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle in the northbound lanes of Date Palm Drive.  The pedestrian, a 29-year old male from Banning CA, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.  At this time, his identity will not be released, pending notification of next of kin.

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Press Release – Drug Arrest

On April 6, 2019, at approximately 1326 hours, a Cathedral City Police patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Whispering Palms Trl. and Baristo Rd., Cathedral City, for a traffic violation. The driver was found to be unlicensed and the vehicle was towed.  During the inventory of the vehicle prior to impound, officers located approximately 2.36 pounds of heroin inside the vehicle. The driver and passenger were arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale and transportation of a controlled substance.  Both the driver and the passenger were booked at Riverside Co. Jail – Indio.

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Press Release – Elder Abuse Investigation / #1904C-1157

On April 5, 2019, at approximately 1809 hrs. Cathedral City Police officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Avenida Andora to investigate a felony assault on an elderly male. During the investigation, CCPD officers learned that a 44-year-old adult-male caretaker physically assaulted an elderly male and took property from him. Officers started their investigation and leaned the victim was a wheelchair-bound and oxygen-dependent 73-year old male and the suspect was related to the victim. The victim was assaulted by his relative/caretaker who struck him with fists and a belt. The relative threatened to kill him, and then took a credit card from him. During the police investigation, Cathedral City Fire Dept. Paramedics arrived and treated the victim for his injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he was admitted with multiple injuries. Cathedral City Police officers continued their investigation and tracked the suspect to a location in the City of Cypress in Orange County, CA. Officers from the Cypress Police Department assisted with the investigation and identified the suspect at a motel in their city. Cathedral City police officers responded to the City of Cypress with a search warrant for his vehicle / motel room, arrested the suspect and served the warrant with the assistance of Cypress PD. The suspect was transported back to Cathedral City for an interview, then eventually booked at the Riverside County Jail, Banning for the following charges:

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Press Release – Burglary Prevention

This is a busy time of year in the Coachella Valley. As the weather changes, residents and visitors enjoying the weather, often open windows and doors – and leave them unsecured during the day and in the evening.  This creates opportunity for criminal activity.  The Cathedral City Police Department wants to remind the community to remain aware and safe at all times.  We are providing public-safety information (in the form of the attached flyers) regarding residential-burglary prevention.  Attachments include residential-burglary prevention tips, a Spanish-language version, and information for victims of residential-burglaries.  The information has been provided by the Cathedral City Investigations Bureau.

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2018 Annual Report

As Chief of Police, it is my honor and a pleasure to present the 2018 Annual Report. I am confident that you will find the information contained in this report to be a valuable resource relating to the operations of your Police Department. The year 2018 was one of great progress for our community, highlighted by yet another year where we saw a reduction Part I crime. Part I crimes include: Homicide, Rape, Robbery, Burglary, Aggravated Assaults, Auto Theft, Larceny, and Arson. The achievements by the men and women of our organization are an example of our steadfast commitment to our mission to provide the community with progressive and professional police services.

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Free Community Police Academy – Register Now

Get involved with your local Police Department. Come join us for an interactive experience in police work. We offer a FREE 8-week Community Police Academy. This 8-week class offers a hands-on approach that enables attendees to better understand the role of the police department in their community. You will learn about various divisions within your police department and volunteer opportunities.

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