Menifee Kids Targeted For Nicotine, Alcohol Products: Cops

MENIFEE, CA — A man and woman remained behind bars Monday, accused of selling drugs and alcohol to minors in Menifee — and using social media to do it.

San Jacinto residents Kevin Dayon Ocegueda, 22, and Yuridia A. Guerrero Valenzuela, 21, are accused of selling marijuana to minors, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, furnishing tobacco to minors, and selling alcohol to minors, according to the Menifee Police Department.

An investigation by Menifee police began last month when an officer allegedly received a tip about a woman who was selling alcohol, nicotine vape pens, THC vape pens, and mushrooms to minors.

The investigation led to Guerrero Valenzuela, and on March 17, Menifee police pulled her over during a traffic stop. Ocegueda was in the vehicle with her, according to police.

A vehicle search uncovered bags of nicotine and THC vape pens, police said.

A search was also conducted at Guerrero Valenzuela's home, where "additional evidence" was found, according to police.

Investigators allege the duo was communicating with kids through social media platforms.

"The Menifee Police Department strongly encourages parents to actively monitor their children’s social media use and online interactions," the law enforcement agency urged.

Both defendants are being held in county jails — Ocegueda at Southwest Detention Center and Guerrero Valenzuela at Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility. Ocegueda is due to appear in court on April 29, and Guerrero Valenzuela is scheduled to appear the following day.