On June 5, 2021, at approximately 1303 hours, Cathedral City Police Department (CCPD) officers were dispatched to the area of Dinah Shore Drive and Cathedral Canyon Drive regarding a traffic collision involving three vehicles. Upon arrival, Officers located an adult male in his vehicle with major injuries. The Cathedral City Fire Department responded to the scene and the male driver succumbed to his injuries.
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Press Release Kidnapping 2106-0059
On June 1, 2021, at approximately 0924 hours, Cathedral City Police Dispatch received a 911 call from an adult male who claimed to have been beaten, zip tied and held against his will for days. The victim was able to give officers information that led them to the 37000 block of Bankside Drive where evidence was located that cooperated his claim. Additional information was gathered identifying two suspects involved who were later arrested without incident.
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On May 16, 2021, at approximately 1816 hours, Cathedral City Police Dispatch received 911 telephone calls reporting a male intruder entered the residence and threatened the elderly occupants to leave his residence. As the occupants tried to defuse the situation the male intruder became agitated and made threats against their lives. The 85-year-old homeowner retrieved a firearm and defended himself by discharging the firearm, striking the male intruder in the upper body.
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“Coffee with the Chiefs” Scheduled for June 28 – Register Now
The City of Cathedral City is hosting a new event called, “Coffee with the Chiefs” that will provide an opportunity for the community to discuss issues about public safety in an informal manner with our two public safety leaders. The conversation will include both Police Chief George Crum and Fire Chief John Muhr.
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On 4/19/21 at 0143 hours, CCPD Officers were dispatched to a single-vehicle collision at E. Palm Canyon and Date Palm Drive. Upon arrival officers discovered a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta collided into the southeast traffic signal pole, causing significant damage to the vehicle. CCFD Paramedics were dispatched to the collision and transported the male driver who was ejected from the vehicle to Desert Regional Hospital.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Cathedral City Police (760) 770-0300 Issuing Employee: Sergeant Larry Sanfillippo – lsanfillippo@cathedralcity.gov Type of Case: Homicide Investigation / #2104-1734 Date/Time Reported: April 8, 2021 / 0739 hours Location of Occurrence: 28000 […]
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Officers were given information on two suspects that were seen by witnesses fleeing the scene. Officers were able to locate both suspects (an adult and juvenile) a short distance from the park and detained them without incident. Both were transported to the Cathedral City Police Department and subsequently arrested. The adult was later transported to the Riverside County Jail in Indio and the juvenile was transported to Riverside County Juvenile Hall.
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On March 26, 2021, at approximately 1849 hours, Cathedral City Police Dispatch received 911 telephone calls reporting gunfire heard at The Ocotillo Park, located at 33300 Moreno Road, Cathedral City. Police were dispatched and arrived on scene where they located two victims, an adult female and a male juvenile with gunshot wounds that required medical care. Cathedral City Police Paramedics arrived to treat the gunshot victims and handled the medical transport.
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Community Update
2020 was a year like none of us in Public Safety have ever seen or experienced. Many cities across the nation faced a significant increase in violent crimes yet decreases in property crimes. On the other hand, many cities experienced significant reductions in both violent crimes and property crimes.
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