Crime & Safety
POLICE BLOTTER: Hit-and-run, Drug Possession, and Shoplifting
A review of reported crimes from the Palm Desert Police Department, which is staffed by sheriff's deputies.
Tuesday, April 24
12:24 a.m.: Officers responded to a suicide threat within the 43000 block of Warner Trail. A 19-year-old female was hearing voices telling her to hurt herself or someone else. She was taken to Eisenhower Medical Center for a 72-hour mental evaluation.
Monday, April 23
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2:03 a.m: Officers conducted a traffic stop at Frank Sinatra Drive and Thompson Road. David Balderama, 29, from Palm Desert, immediately fled on foot leaving a passenger, Alexandra Hungerford, 21, from Palm Springs, behind. Balderama is wanted for outstanding narcotics and weapons warrants out of Riverside and San Diego counties. Hungerford was arrested for being under the influence and possession of 1.6 grams of Methamphetamine.
Sunday, April 22
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12:49 a.m.: Officers responded to a traffic collision at Highway 111 and Monterey. The vehicle hit the center median and damaged a street sign. City works was notified. Alcohol was not a factor. Billy Matthew Paxton, 48, from Cathedral City, was arrested or being an unlicensed driver.
5:01 a.m.: Officers responded to the 72500 block of Edgehill Drive where a battery and vandalism had occurred. Jacob Portolesi, 19, from Palm Desert, and Johnny Brewster, 20, from Redlands, were both arrested for battery and vandalism.
6:09 p.m.: Officers responded to reference a theft. Miram Arellano, 35, from Indio, was arrested for shoplifting and a warrant.
Saturday, April 21
1:21 a.m.: Officers conducted a traffic stop on Deep Canyon Road and Goleta Drive. Andrew Engstrom, 22, from Indio, was arrested for driving under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Friday, April 20
No significant activity.
Thursday, April 19
2:59 p.m.: Officers responded to , 34940 Monterey, reference a theft. Jesus Feliz, 61, from Indio, was arrested for shoplifting.
8:38 p.m.: Officers responded to San Gorgonio Way and San Pablo Avenue for a hit and run traffic collision. A 24-year old female sustained minor injuries after being hit while crossing in the crosswalk. The suspect vehicle was described as a white or grey Ford pick-up with right front passenger damage.
Wednesday, April 18
No significant Activity.
