Trio Arrested After Cops Say They Found Meth at Wildomar Home When Kids Were Present

Three people were arrested in Wildomar this week, when police say they went out to investigate a “verbal altercation” call, and ended up finding drugs.

According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Sgt. David Cardoza, the incident happened around 4 a.m. Thursday, at a residence in the 33600 block of The Farm Road.

Though police did find out there was a fight at the location over some property, they also found drugs and drug-related supplies, according to Cardoza.

“During the course of the investigation, officers located over an ounce of methamphetamine, a digital scale, and additional narcotic paraphernalia inside the residence,” he said.

What’s more, police say there were kids at the house.

“Furthermore, there were children at the residence while narcotics were present,” Cardoza said. “Child Protective Services was notified, responded to the home, and took custody of the children.”

Three people were arrested, and taken to the Murrieta jail on the following charges, according to the sergeant:

• Todd James Kahler, 52 years old and a resident of the city of Wildomar, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine for sale, child endangerment and possession of narcotic paraphernalia.
• Iveliz Ortiz, 35 years old and a resident of the city of Wildomar, was arrested for child endangerment and being under the influence of a controlled substance.
• Alicia Marie Cayanan, 32 years old and a resident of the city of Wildomar, was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance.