7 Arrested In 'Quality Of Life' RivCo Operation

PERRIS, CA — As part of its "community policing" effort between law enforcement and citizens, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department held a "Quality of Life" operation Wednesday that netted seven arrests in the Mead Valley area, officials said.

Deputies from the Perris sheriff's station fielded specific complaints from community members regarding such activities as trespassing and drug use in the area that led to this week's targeted outreach and enforcement sweep, the agency said.

The Perris Station Special Enforcement Team, in collaboration with the Homeless Outreach Team and Riverside County Code Enforcement, arrested seven individuals on varying charges, with information and offers then extended for resources for housing and substance abuse.

During the operation, the following individuals were arrested and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta:

• Wendy Arana, 39, for a misdemeanor warrant.
• Eddy Franco, 31, for a felony warrant.
• Peter Milosavljevic, 41, for a stolen vehicle and parole violation.
• Jeffery Nelson, 30, for a violation of parole warrant.
• Tonya Shmidt, 45, for misdemeanor warrants.
• Craig Stephens, 60, for a misdemeanor warrant and possession of metal knuckles.
• Jerry Surlet, 47, for drug possession and a misdemeanor warrant.

Anyone who sees or knows of someone needing assistance in the area can call the Perris station at 951-210-1000. Citizens also may submit tips using the Sheriff's CrimeTips online form.

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