Staff Reports

Eastvale/Norco – In the last month, several crimes took place in the City of Eastvale, Norco, and Jurupa Valley. The information listed below is courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License Checkpoint

Date: August 18, 2023

Location: Norco

Details: The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office/Jurupa Valley Station conducted a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) / Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, August 18, 2023. The checkpoint was in the 1700 block of Hamner Avenue between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. During the checkpoint operation a total of 699 vehicles were screened, resulting in the following:

• 2 Driving under the influence arrests
• 19 Citations for unlicensed drivers
• 3 Citations for suspended license
• 5 Vehicles were towed
• 3 Outstanding arrest warrants

Details: Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

During the checkpoint, deputies will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The safety of our community is and always will be our mission. Driving under the influence is dangerous and puts a further strain on critical resources.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. 

Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about “driving” or “operating heavy machinery,” which includes driving a vehicle. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.

If you plan on drinking or taking medications that may impact your ability to drive safely, plan on staying at home.

Drivers charged with DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.

Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reminding everyone to ‘Report Drunk Driver – Call 9-1-1’.

Arson Suspects Arrested

Date: August 9, 2023

Location: Eastvale

Details: On August 9, 2023, at 7:17 p.m., deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 7600 block of Soaring Bird Court, Eastvale, for an arson investigation. On arrival, deputies discovered a small structure engulfed in flames and three juvenile suspects were seen running from the scene. A coordinated effort between responding deputies and personnel assigned to the Sheriff’s Aviation Unit resulted in the arrests of all three suspects. Cal Fire responded and extinguished the flames. Deputies discovered the structure had been completely charred and a total loss. All three suspects were booked into juvenile hall for arson and conspiracy to commit arson.

Anyone with further information about this case is encouraged to call Deputy Guerrero at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station by calling 951-955-2600.

As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, (909) 987-5005.

Suspect Arrested for Multiple Burglaries

Date: August 6, 2023

Location: Eastvale

Details: On May 5, 2023, deputies assigned to the city of Eastvale Special Enforcement Team (SET) began investigating a burglary that occurred in the 5400 block of Homecoming Circle, Eastvale. In the following weeks, deputies learned the suspect was on a crime spree victimizing citizens for their personal property and/or damaging their homes. Deputies collected evidence from the crime scenes and identified the suspect to be Dylan Lauder-Bussard, a 20-year-old resident from Eastvale.

On August 6, 2023, SET Deputies located and arrested Lauder-Bussard. Lauder-Bussard was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for multiple counts of felony burglary, grand theft, felony vandalism and providing false identification to a peace officer during his arrest.

Anyone with information on these cases is encouraged to contact Deputy Cosper at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station by calling 951-955-2600.

As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency. Criminal activity can also be reported through the We-Tip Crime Reporting Hotline, (909) 987-5005.

Fatal Traffic Collision 

Date: August 4, 2023

Location: Jurupa Valley

Details: On Friday, August 4, 2023, at 12:32 a.m., deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Jurupa Valley Station, responded to the intersection of Van Buren Boulevard and Bellegrave Avenue in the city of Jurupa Valley regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle versus pedestrian. Deputies and Cal Fire arrived within minutes and located a vehicle that collided into the victim. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by Cal Fire. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

The Jurupa Valley Traffic Collision Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact Deputy Oscar Chavez at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station by calling (951) 955-2600.