On February 21, 2021, at approximately 2115 hours, Cathedral City Police Dispatch received 911 telephone calls reporting an armed robbery at the location. Additional information was obtained regarding the clerk / owner, an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds to his body. Officers arrived on scene and began emergency life saving measures. Unfortunately, the male victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Cathedral City Fire Department Paramedics.
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Press Releases from the Cathedral City Police Department
Shooting Investigation / #2102C-2631
On February 11, 2021, at approximately 0710 hours, Cathedral City Police Dispatch received 911 telephone calls reporting gunfire heard in the area of 67800 block of Carroll Drive. Police were dispatched and arrived within minutes of the initial call. Police located evidence of a shooting and a 38-year-old male suffering from two gunshot wounds. The male was transported by Cathedral City Fire Department to a local hospital for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries.
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On January 28, 2021, at approximately 1918 hours, Cathedral City Police Department (CCPD) officers were dispatched to the 33100 block of Shifting Sands Trail regarding a shooting that just occurred. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim with a gunshot wound. Cathedral City Fire Department Paramedics responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
Continue readingMore TagVehicle Collision / Case #2102C-0968
On February 4, 2021 at 1:10 p.m., CCPD Officers and CCFD Firefighters were dispatched to a collision into a residence in the 32500 block of Monte Vista Road. Numerous callers also reported the vehicle was on fire and the driver was trapped inside. CCPD and CCFD responded immediately and arrived on scene moments later. Upon the arrival of CCPD and CCFD, there was an active fire in the garage and on the truck, which crashed through a garage door and into a residence. CCFD acted immediately by suppressing the fire and rescuing the trapped driver. CCPD shut down the intersection and evacuated the attached and nearby residences.
Continue readingMore TagArmed Robbery Investigation / #2101C-4249
On January 16, 2021, at approximately 1930 hours, Cathedral City Police Dispatch received a 911 telephone call reporting an assault and robbery of a male subject in the area of Ave La Paz/ Vista Chino Rd. The male victim was located, who reported being assaulted and robbed by two Hispanic Adult Males. The victim indicated one of the assailants was armed with a handgun. During the assault the male victim was robbed of his wallet. The suspects(s) were seen fleeing in a gray/white 4-door sedan. The robbery was documented by patrol and forwarded to CCPD Detective Bureau for follow-up.
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Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Case #2101C-7416
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Cathedral City Police (760) 770-0300 Issuing Employee: Sergeant Heather Olsen – 760-770-0398 – holsen@cathedralcity.gov Type of Case: Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Case #2101C-7416 Date/Time Reported: January 28, 2021 / […]
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On January 27, 2021 at about 5:30a.m. Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, responded to Eisenhower Medical Center regarding a shooting victim who had been dropped off at the emergency room. During their initial investigation they determined a shooting had taken place in the 69800 block of Sunny Lane, Cathedral City.
Continue readingMore TagCarjacking -police pursuit / Case #2101C-4007
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Cathedral City Police (760) 770-0300 Issuing Employee: Sergeant Nate Hanley – 760-770-0328 – nhanley@cathedralcity.gov Type of Case: Carjacking -police pursuit / Case #2101C-4007 Date/Time Reported: January 15, 2021 / 10:45 […]
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On December 9, 2020, at approximately 2104 hours, Cathedral City Police officers were dispatched to the area of Ramon Road and Avenida Alvera regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision. Upon arrival, Officers located an adult male lying in the street with major injuries. The Cathedral City Fire Department responded, and the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene. At this time, his identity will not be released, pending the Riverside County Coroner’s Office investigation. The driver of the vehicle involved was cooperative and remained at the scene during the investigation.
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