On October 4, 2019, at approximately 2315 hours, Cathedral City Police Dispatch received multiple 911 telephone calls reporting gunshots in the 32500 Block of Navajo Trail, Cathedral City. More calls to the police were received at 2316 reporting a shooting incident at that location. Cathedral City Police responded to the area (arriving at 2320 hours) and found two adult males on a residential sidewalk, suffering from an unknown number of gunshot wounds. Cathedral City Fire Department Paramedics responded to assist, began emergency-medical treatment and transported both shooting victims to Desert Regional Medical Center (DRMC). Unfortunately, one of the victims has succumbed to his injuries at the hospital and has been pronounced deceased.
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Investigations Commander
Email: jluna@cathedralcity.gov
Non-Emergency Phone: 760-770-0300
Emergency: Dial 9-1-1
Email: jluna@cathedralcity.gov
Non-Emergency Phone: 760-770-0300
Emergency: Dial 9-1-1
Vehicular Homicide Trial / Verdict from 2016 case
A Palm Desert man was convicted of murder today in the 2016 traffic-related death of Caryn Clemente, 50, of Palm Springs. The trial (which took place at the Riverside County Courthouse / Banning Justice Center, Banning CA) stems from a high-speed collision that occurred on February 24, 2016 in Cathedral City.
Continue readingMore TagHomicide Investigation / #1909C-5692
On September 25, 2019, at approximately 0034 hours, Cathedral City Police Dispatch received multiple 911 telephone calls reporting gunshots in the 30900 Block of San Gabriel Circle, Cathedral City. Cathedral City Police responded to the area (arriving at 0036 hours) and found an adult male suffering from an unknown number of gunshots to his body. Cathedral City Fire Department Paramedics responded to assist, began emergency-medical treatment and transported the victim to Desert Regional Medical Center (DRMC). Unfortunately, the male succumbed to his injuries at the hospital and was pronounced deceased.
Continue readingMore TagArrest of Homicide suspect from CCPD case 8-19-19
On August 19, 2019 at approximately 0052 hours, Cathedral City Police Dispatch received 911 calls, regarding a disturbance in the area of the 68300 Block of Madrid Road. Cathedral City Police officers responded to the area (arriving at 0101 hrs.) and found an adult male (later identified as Alberto Alvarez) on the street/sidewalk area suffering from an undetermined number of gunshots to his body. CCPD officers started immediate life-saving efforts until Cathedral City Fire Paramedics responded to transported him to Desert Regional Medical Center for emergency medical care.
Continue readingMore TagPress Release – PACT 1908P-4107
On August 22, 2019, at approximately 0701 HRS., Officers and Investigators from the Coachella Valley Post-Release Accountability Compliance Team (PACT) were attempting a warrant service at a location known as the Marquis Villas Resort, in the City of Palm Springs.
While officers were attempting entry into the hotel room, a fleeing occupant fired a round from a shotgun, while inside of one of the rooms. Officers secured all occupants of the residence and found no one injured. After completing their investigation, they were able to determine the person with the shotgun, discharged a round accidentally, into the wall of the interior of a bedroom, almost striking another occupant in another room.
Continue readingMore TagPress Release 187 1908-4063.1
On August 19, 2019 at approximately 0052 hours, Cathedral City Police Dispatch received 911 calls, regarding a disturbance in the area of the 68300 Block of Madrid Road. Cathedral City Police officers responded to the area (arriving at 0101 hrs.) and found an adult male on the street/sidewalk area suffering from an undetermined number of gunshots to his body. CCPD officers started immediate life-saving efforts until Cathedral City Fire Paramedics responded to transported him to Desert Regional Medical Center for emergency medical care.
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On August 18, 2019, at approximately 1848 hours, Cathedral City Police Dispatch received multiple 911 telephone calls reporting gunshots heard in the area of Aliso Road near Avenida Juarez and Avenida Del Yermo. Cathedral City Police responded to the area (arriving at 1850 hours) and found an adult male suffering from an unknown number of gunshots to his body. Cathedral City Fire Paramedics responded to assist, however, the male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Cathedral City Police Detectives were notified and arrived to assist. The incident is being investigated as a homicide and is in progress at this time. Some road closures are still in place on Aliso Rd. for police activity.
Continue readingMore TagVehicle Pursuit and Self-inflicted Gunshot / #1908C-0183
On 8/1/19 at 5:51 PM, CCPD Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 68400 block of Espada Road regarding a despondent male possibly threatening suicide. Officers arrived and contacted family members of a 58-year old Cathedral City resident. The male was not at location. The family was concerned about their relative, who left the residence with a firearm. The family was concerned about his emotional state and felt he may be a danger to himself. A short time later, officers located the male driving his pick-up truck in the residential area.
Continue readingMore TagPress Release 1907C-6824
On July 28, 2019, at approximately 0345 hours, Cathedral City Police responded to numerous calls of gun shots heard in the area of Mission Dr./ San Antonio. Several officers responded to the area and arrived within minutes of the initial call(s). Officers began an intensive search and located the victim of the shooting at the listed intersection. The victim indicated he was in the area when his vehicle was shot at numerous times. The victim was struck during the shooting and sustained a non-life-threatening injury to his upper torso. The victim was transported to Desert Regional Medical Center by CCFD. Officers continued to search the area for a dark colored sedan occupied by at least three unidentified males, however they were unable to locate anyone involved.
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