Police Swarm Lake Elsinore In AB 109 Compliance Operation

LAKE ELSINORE, CA — Law enforcement officers from various agencies converged on Southwest Riverside County this week in unannounced compliance checks for those convicted of crimes and now out on Probation, Mandatory Supervision, Parole, and Post Release Community Supervision, also called PRCS, via AB 109, the sheriff's department said.

The operation happened on Tuesday and involved more than 70 officers, according to sheriff's Sgt. James Woodland. Officials visited people in Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, and Lake Elsinore and their surrounding areas.

"The teams conducted 78 unannounced compliance checks during the operation to assure that local probationers and parolees are complying with their court-imposed terms," Woodland said in a news release. "Investigators from the teams looked for signs of ongoing criminal activity, while reporting positive findings for probationers who were following the terms of their rehabilitation."

In total, seven people were found "to be committing crimes" and were arrested, according to the sergeant. Officials said they found drugs and drug paraphernalia as well.

“I’m pleased that we were able to prove that a majority of the probationers and parolees were complying with their rehabilitative requirements today," Captain Daniel Anne, Commanding Officer of the Lake Elsinore Police and Sheriff Station, said.

"Let this be a reminder to the probationers living in Lake Elsinore and our neighboring cities, however. We are watching you and can show up at your door any day, so you better make sure you’re complying with your probation terms every day.”

— Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone