Three documented gang members accused of holding a man at gunpoint and beating him up in the unincorporated community of Oasis 2 1/2 months ago were arrested Wednesday by sheriff’s investigators, who also seized a large quantity of methamphetamine from one of the suspects, the sheriff’s department reported. Albin Docnal Tadeo, 25, Jesus Garcia Rodriguez, […]
A man pleaded guilty Wednesday — and was immediately sentenced to three years probation — for wielding a machete on a man who came to the aid of the defendant’s ex-girlfriend during a fight that turned physical in La Quinta. Christopher Yslas, 33, must also complete 224 hours of community service before this time next […]
A man shot and wounded by a sheriff’s deputy in Thousand Palms pleaded guilty to felony resisting arrest Thursday, but an assault with a deadly weapon charge, stemming from allegations that he brandished a blade at the deputy, was dismissed. Michael Curtis, 39, was sentenced to three years probation Thursday following his guilty plea. Curtis […]
A man who allegedly spent several days on the run following a 12-hour standoff with police in Banning was in custody Wednesday. James Britton, 33, was arrested Tuesday at a home on Wyte Way in Banning, where police say he had holed up with acquaintances after fleeing from police last weekend. He was booked on […]
Indio, CA A man who allegedly tried to rob a Palm Desert business owner with a pellet gun, then grappled with a sheriff’s deputy while attempting to flee, was charged Wednesday with assault with a deadly weapon, attempted robbery and resisting arrest. Jose Banda, 21, of Palm Desert, is accused of threatening the victim with […]
