Palm Desert public safety roundup: Feb. 12-18

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a steady volume of calls across Palm Desert for the week of Feb. 12-18, with deputies handling a mix of warrant arrests, theft reports, DUI investigations, and other incidents across the city.

By the numbers

• 942 total calls for service
• 24 stolen vehicles flagged by ALPR cameras
• 788 stolen license plates detected
• 405 investigative ALPR entries
• 0 felony vehicles flagged

Notable incidents

Warrant arrests

• A 35-year-old male from Indio was arrested on an outstanding warrant in the 72000 block of Highway 111 on Feb. 12.
• A 34-year-old male from Cathedral City was arrested in the 40000 block of Washington Street on Feb. 13.
• A 29-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested at California Drive and Warner Trail on Feb. 13.
• A 40-year-old male from Desert Hot Springs was arrested at Portola Avenue and Frank Sinatra Drive on Feb. 16.
• A 45-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested at Town Center Way and Hahn Road on Feb. 18.

Retail thefts

• On Feb. 12, a 44-year-old male from Indio was arrested in the 72000 block of Highway 111.
• On Feb. 12, a 26-year-old male from Coachella was arrested in the 72000 block of Highway 111.
• On Feb. 13, a 30-year-old male from Indio was arrested in the 72000 block of Highway 111.
• On Feb. 13, two females from Palm Desert were arrested in the 72000 block of Highway 111.
• On Feb. 16, a 39-year-old male from Yucca Valley was arrested in the 72000 block of Highway 111.
• On Feb. 16, a 42-year-old male from Rancho Mirage was arrested in the 34000 block of Monterey Avenue.
• On Feb. 16, a 42-year-old female from San Bernardino was arrested in the 72000 block of Highway 111.
• On Feb. 17, a 28-year-old male from Indio was arrested in the 72000 block of Highway 111.

DUI arrests

• On Feb. 12, a 66-year-old male from Palm Springs was arrested at Portola Avenue and Hovley Lane West following a traffic collision.

Narcotics arrests

• On Feb. 12, a 24-year-old male from San Diego was arrested in the 72000 block of Highway 111.
• On Feb. 12, a 40-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested in the 76000 block of New York Avenue.
• On Feb. 12, a 33-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested at Deep Canyon Drive and Via Palmira.
• On Feb. 14, a 46-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested at Michigan Drive and Avenue of the States.
• On Feb. 14, a 54-year-old female from Palm Desert was arrested at Alessandro Drive and Monterey Avenue.
• On Feb. 15, a 60-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested at Highway 111 and Las Palmas Avenue.
• On Feb. 16, a 69-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested at Monterey Avenue and Market Place.
• On Feb. 17, a 47-year-old male was arrested at Washington Street and Hovley Lane.
• On Feb. 17, a 35-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested at Fred Waring Drive and Phyllis Jackson Lane.
• On Feb. 17, a 49-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested at Washington Street and Hovley Lane East.
• On Feb. 18, a 35-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested at Country Club Drive and Harris Lane.
• On Feb. 18, a 48-year-old male from Palm Desert was arrested at Washington Street and 42nd Avenue.

The Post summarizes Palm Desert’s weekly “Significant Incident Report” as soon as it is released each Thursday to help residents stay informed about public safety in their community.