Riverside Police Department

Breaking Bread Together: Strengthening the Bridges We’ve Built

We’re proud to continue partnering with the Riverside NAACP Youth Council to bring African American youth and Riverside Police Officers together for conversation, connection, and community.

Join us Wednesday, June 3rd from 6:00 –8:00 p.m., at Magnolia Police Station as we continue building trust, strengthening relationships, and keeping the conversation going.
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SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR CONTRACTOR FRAUD, BURGLARY, AND ELDER ABUSE

RIVERSIDE, CA – On Thursday, April 23, 2026, an 80-year-old Riverside resident reported the theft of funds by a plumbing contractor identified as 32-year-old Christian Arellano from the City of Fontana, operating as Prime Plumbing & Sewer.

Mr. Arellano allegedly charged the victim $1,000.00 for plumbing services but failed to complete the promised work or return the money. The victim later learned Mr. Arellano was not a licensed contractor and had displayed a stolen contractor license number on the invoice.

Detectives with the Riverside Police Department discovered the license number belonged to a legitimate plumbing contractor in Nuevo, CA. Detectives also learned Mr. Arellano was on active felony probation in Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties for similar crimes and had multiple outstanding warrants related to contractor fraud, including three felony warrants out of Idaho and a misdemeanor warrant in Riverside County.

On Monday, May 18, 2026, with assistance from the Riverside Police Department’s Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team (PAC Team), Mr. Arellano was located and arrested in the city of Fontana. He was booked on charges of 1st Degree Burglary, False Personation, Elder Abuse, and Embezzlement. Detectives also obtained a bail increase to $150,000.00, along with a bail hold requiring proof of a legitimate source of funds.

Detectives believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Brian Money at (951) 353-7118 or [email protected]. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Riverside Police Department’s “Atlas 1” mobile app using the secure “Send a Message” feature. The app is available for download on both APPLE and ANDROID devices.

Today, the Riverside Police Department honors the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember their courage, service, and sacrifice. They will never be forgotten.

POLICE ACTIVITY - GOLDEN AVE. BETWEEN CAMPBELL AVE. AND GRAMERCY PL.

UPDATE: This alert has been canceled.

At around 12:47 a.m., Riverside Police dispatchers received information regarding a possible carjacking vehicle entering the City of Riverside. The information provided indicated the occupants of the vehicle were possibly armed with fi****ms.

Officers located the vehicle a short time later and made contact. During the contact, two suspects fled from the vehicle on foot. Officers pursued the suspects, and an officer-involved shooting occurred.

Please avoid the area while the investigation continues. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

POLICE ACTIVITY - FRANKLIN AVE. BETWEEN 4TH ST. AND 6TH ST.⁣⁣⁣

UPDATE: This alert has been canceled.

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At around 12:39 a.m., Riverside Police dispatchers received numerous calls regarding a large fight in the street around the area of the 3500 block of Franklin Avenue. During the incident, a vehicle struck multiple people.⁣⁣⁣
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Officers responded to the scene and began an investigation. Information indicates the suspect intentionally drove into several individuals involved in the incident.⁣⁣⁣
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One victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two additional victims were transported to Riverside Community Hospital in critical condition, and a fourth victim was also transported to the hospital for treatment.⁣⁣⁣
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Officers were able to identify and detain a suspect and the vehicle believed to be involved was recovered.⁣⁣⁣
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Please avoid the area while the investigation continues. Franklin Avenue will be closed for an extended amount of time. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.⁣⁣⁣
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AT-RISK RUNAWAY JUVENILE

NAME: Alexander Rodriguez
AGE: 16-years-old
DESCRIPTION: Hispanic male juvenile, 6’0” tall, 200 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes.
CLOTHING: Last seen wearing a black sweater with a red skull, black pants, and black socks.
MISSING FROM: 4400 Block of Magnolia Avenue since about 7:00 p.m. tonight
AT-RISK FACTORS: due to medical reasons

Alexander was last seen running out of the emergency room around 7:00 p.m. and has not been located. He does not have a history of running away and does not have a phone on him. Alexander is known to frequent Fairmount Park and Ryan Bonaminio Park.

If you have seen Alexander or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact our Public Safety Communications Center at (951) 354-2007 and reference his name.

AT-RISK RUNAWAY JUVENILE NAME: Alexander Rodriguez AGE: 16-years-old DESCRIPTION: Hispanic male juvenile, 6’0” tall, 200 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes. CLOTHING: Last seen wearing a black sweater with a red skull, black pants, and black socks. MISSING FROM: 4400 Block of Magnolia Avenue since about 7:00 p.m. tonight AT...