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Vandalism Arrest

Norco Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Vandalism Suspects

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale Vandalism Suspect Blake Wilson

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale
Vandalism Suspect Blake Wilson

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale Vandalism Suspect Gregory Stoddard

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale
Vandalism Suspect Gregory Stoddard

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale Vandalism Suspect George Zavala

Photo Courtesy: City of Eastvale
Vandalism Suspect George Zavala

Staff Reports

Eastvale – During March and April, the Norco Sheriff’s Office investigated a series of vandalisms committed by individuals who spray-painted on a number of businesses located in the 2500 block of Hamner Avenue, in the city of Norco. These same vandals also spray-painted on the Riverside County Flood Control Channel that paralleled the rear portions of these businesses. The vandalism was visible from different views of the city, and caused thousands of dollars in damage.

The Norco Sheriff’s Office Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving team (COPPS) assumed the investigation and was able to gather evidence which led to the identification of the three suspects as a result of a lengthy investigation. On Mon., May 18, a Norco COPPS Deputy authored and served a search warrant in the 6100 block of Camino Real, in the city of Jurupa Valley, which resulted in the arrest of Blake Wilson, 18, of Jurupa Valley.

The two remaining suspects were identified as Gregory Stoddard, 21, of Riverside; and George Zavala, 19, of Eastvale – they were also arrested.

All three suspects were linked to similar vandalisms in the cities of Jurupa Valley, Eastvale, and Riverside, and the investigation into these additional incidents is continuing. All three suspects were transported to the Robert Presley Detention Center where they were booked on charges related to felony vandalism.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is committed to the safety of the citizens of Norco and will be vigilant in investigating all crimes of this nature. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with additional information is urged to contact Deputy R. Ghiliotty at the Norco Sheriff’s Office at (951) 270-5673.

Norco: Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Three for Felony Charges during Crosswalk Safety Operation

Norco Sheriff’s Office Press Release
June 23, 2014
Sergeant Christian Dekker

On Monday, June 23, 2014, Deputies assigned to the Norco Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation at the intersection of Hamner Avenue and 6th Street in the city of Norco, in response to traffic safety related complaints. “We had such an outpour of community support for our last crosswalk operation in April; that we decided to do another one.” Lieutenant Daniel Hedge said. “Many people within the Norco Community have voiced their frustration with the blatant disregard some drivers have for others safety.”

The main focus of the operation was to identify motorists who failed to yield to the pedestrian deputy in the crosswalk (Vehicle Code Section 21950(a)). The pedestrian deputy and the safety companion deputy would call out the observed violation over the radio to uniformed deputies staged nearby. The uniformed deputies would then conduct enforcement stops, contact the driver of the vehicle and issue citations.

While conducting the operation, deputies contacted three subjects who were subsequently arrested for felony charges. The following people were arrested and booked into Robert Presley Detention Center:

  1. Gonzalo Hurtado – 22 years old – Possession of controlled substance and violation of probation.
  2. Joseph Rosales – 26 years old – Possession of controlled substance and violation of probation.
  3. Gustavo Chavez – 23 years old – Felony warrant for possession of stolen property.

The following are the results of the crosswalk safety operation:

  • 50 Citations were issue (Fail to Yield for Pedestrian/ Red Light/Grid Lock/ Cell Phone)
  • 1 Arrest for Unlicensed Driver
  • 1 Vehicle Impounded
  • 1 Arrested on a Felony Warrant
  • 2 Suspects arrested for illegal drugs (possession/transportation/sales)

It should be noted that many motorists yielded for the pedestrian in the crosswalk, which is to be commended. The Norco Sheriff’s Office plans to conduct additional operations in the near future.