Staff Reports

Inland Empire – Last month, several incidents took place in the City of Eastvale and the City of Norco.  The incidents are listed below, courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. 

INCIDENT: Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Firearm

INCIDENT DATE: June 28, 2020

WHERE: 13300 block of Heather Lee Street, Eastvale

On June 28, 2020, at 12:38 am, deputies assigned to the city of Eastvale responded to the 13300 block of Heather Lee Street for a large party and possible shooting.  Deputies learned a 25-year-old male had been shot.  The male was air lifted to a local trauma center where he received medical treatment for his gunshot wounds.  

The investigation is on-going. Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Investigator Corey #2938 from the Jurupa Valley Sheriff Station’s Detective Bureau at (951) 955-2600.

INCIDENT: Fatal Traffic Collision

INCIDENT DATE: June 24, 2020

WHERE: River Road cross of Baron Road, Eastvale

On Wednesday, June 24, 2020, about 8:34 AM, deputies responded to a report of a traffic collision at River Road cross of Baron Road, in the city of Eastvale.

Upon arrival, deputies located an injury traffic collision involving two vehicles. A male adult driver was transported by American Medical Response to a local hospital for treatment. On the way to the hospital the male adult succumbed from his injuries. The driver of the other vehicle cooperated with the investigation and was released from the scene with minor injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed one of the vehicles was traveling eastbound on Baron Road cross of River Road. The driver attempted to make a northbound turn onto River Road from a southbound only turning lane. The vehicle was struck by the second vehicle that was traveling southbound on River Road.

The Jurupa Valley Traffic Reconstruction Team responded to the location and assumed the investigation. River Road was closed in both directions while deputies processed the scene. At this time it does not appear that drugs or alcohol were a factor in this traffic collision.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call Deputy Van Gorder at the Jurupa Valley Station, 951-955-2600. Persons who wish to report criminal activity and wish to remain anonymous can call crime stoppers at 800-78-CRIME (800-782-7463) or 800-47-DRUGS (800-473-7847). You can also leave anonymous information by using our online Tip Form or wetip.com.

INCIDENT: Major Injury Traffic Collision

INCIDENT DATE: June 19, 2020

WHERE: Hamner Avenue cross of Citrus Street, Eastvale

On Friday, June 19, 2020, about 10:28 PM, deputies responded to a report of a traffic collision at Hamner Avenue cross of Citrus Street, in the city of Eastvale.

Upon arrival, deputies located a major injury traffic collision involving two vehicles. One of the vehicles had two occupants and the other vehicle had a single occupant. All of the occupants involved in the collision were transported to a local hospital with moderate to major injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed one of the vehicles was traveling southbound Hamner Avenue at a high rate of speed. The vehicle failed to stop for the red light at Hamner Avenue cross of Citrus Street where the collision occurred in the intersection. At this time, it is unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor in this collision.

The Jurupa Valley Traffic Reconstruction Team responded to the location and assumed the investigation. Hamner Avenue was closed in both directions while deputies processed the scene.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call Deputy Nancarrow at the Jurupa Valley Station, 951-955-2600. Persons who wish to report criminal activity and wish to remain anonymous can call crime stoppers at 800-78-CRIME (800-782-7463) or 800-47-DRUGS (800-473-7847). You can also leave anonymous information by using our online Tip Form or wetip.com.

INCIDENT: Major Injury Traffic Collision

INCIDENT DATE: June 18, 2020

WHERE: Hamner Avenue, cross of 3rd. Street, Norco

On Thursday, June 18, 2020, deputies from the Norco Station responded to a report of traffic collision at Hamner avenue, cross of 3rd Street, in the city of Norco.

Upon arrival, deputies located a vehicle collision involving two vehicles and a motorcycle. During the collision the motorcyclist was ejected from his motorcycle. The motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital with major injuries.

The preliminary investigation revealed the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on Hamner Avenue, approaching 3rd street and  collided into the rear of a small pick-up truck. The collision caused the pick-up to travel into the southbound lanes colliding with another vehicle. The driver of the pick-up truck and the other vehicle remained on scene. Both drivers cooperated with the investigation. At this time, it is unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor in this collision.

The Jurupa Valley Traffic Reconstruction Team responded to the location and assumed the investigation. Hamner Avenue was closed for several hours in both directions while deputies processed the scene.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call Deputy Lonthair at the Jurupa Valley Station, 951-955-2600. Persons who wish to report criminal activity and wish to remain anonymous can call crime stoppers at 800-78-CRIME (800-782-7463) or 800-47-DRUGS (800-473-7847). You can also leave anonymous information on our Crime Tip Form or wetip.com.

INCIDENT: Assault with a Deadly Weapon

INCIDENT DATE: June 1, 2020

WHERE: 13000 65th St. (Harada Heritage Park) Eastvale

Within the past couple of days, a video depicting a violent physical altercation at the Harada Heritage Park in Eastvale began circulating on social media.  The video clearly depicts numerous male and female adults engaged in a physical altercation, which ended up in a shooting with one person shot suffering a non-life-threatening injury. At the time of the initial investigation, it was believed the shooting was possibly gang related; however, no suspects were initially arrested or identified. 

The deputy assigned to the parks within the city of Eastvale was made aware of the video. In an effort to establish the identity of the victims, potential witnesses and suspects deputies assigned to the Jurupa Valley Special Enforcement Team (SET) in conjunction with the parks deputy immediately assumed the investigation.  The suspect was later positively identified as 18-year old Alprentice Caleb Young, resident of Eastvale.

On June 17, 2020, about 1700 hours, SET deputies observed Young traveling westbound on 65th St. near Sumner Ave. A felony vehicle stop was conducted. Young was contacted and was in possession of a loaded firearm. 

Overnight search warrants were executed in the 13500 block of Gray Hawk Ct. and the 6500 block of Acey St, in Eastvale.  Multiple items of evidence related to the shooting, including a firearm were seized.  Efforts to locate additional suspect as well as other persons of interest in this investigation are ongoing. Young was booked into Robert Presley Detention Center for assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a loaded firearm.

Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is encouraged to contact Deputy Parham (951) 955-2600.