7:33 p.m., North Gate arm incident: Patrol made contact with husband of the driver of the Ford Bronco that was involved in a gate arm collision. Driver left the scene before patrol was able to obtain any photos of the vehicle damage. Patrol did not make contact with driver. Husband stated that vehicle did not suffer any damage at the time of the collision. Patrol conducted gate arm inspection; gate not in working condition, unable to manually cycle the gate arm in open and close position (gate inspection requested).

North Gate traffic cameras footage review revealed: a Ford pickup arrived to the outer resident lane and successfully was able to pass through the gate. After Ford pickup left the gate, gate arm remained in open position. Shortly after, a Ford SUV arrived at the gate and proceeded toward the gate arm. As Ford SUV lined up with a gate, gate arm started to close and collided with an upper portion of the windshield as Ford SUV traveled through the gate at higher speed than usual. When Ford SUV collided with a gate arm, vehicle knocked gate arm out of its bracket. Ford SUV stopped abruptly, and moments later continued to drive into Murieta North.

5:45 p.m., Report of a disabled vehicle Murieta South Parkway inbound, approximately 50 yards from the South Gate. Driver was contacted and stated a towing service was en route. Patrol remained on scene to provide traffic control until the tow service arrived. 

Officer Perepelka was dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle at Stableford Way. The reporting party stated that two subjects exited a red Mercedes-Benz C-Class and walked away in an unknown direction. Vehicle information was provided as California license plate with last registration activity noted in August 2019. An area search was conducted. During the search, Mercedes C-Class with three adult male occupants arrived at the location and Officer Pereplka contacted the driver, an adult male who verbally identified himself as a resident of Colbert Drive. He stated the vehicle was being sold and had run out of fuel during a test drive.

12:37 p.m., Reporting party located an elderly male who appeared to be lost and wandering. Units Adam-1 and Charles-1 responded. Sacramento Sheriff’s Department was notified and posted to Facebook. The individual was successfully reunited with family.

2:15 p.m., Soliciting Complaint, Reynosa Drive: Subject located and advised that soliciting is not permitted on Rancho Murieta properties. Subject complied and left the area without incident. Area clear.

3:36 p.m., Safety Advisory: South Gate officer reported a vehicle traveling inbound through the outbound lane into Murieta South after registering at the South Gate. The vehicle was identified as a late-model Nissan Altima, operated by a contractor with Granite Transformation. Patrol located the vehicle in front of Reynosa Drive. The driver was contacted and stated he was following GPS navigation and was unaware he had driven against the flow of traffic. The driver was advised to observe posted road signs while inside the community. The driver remained at the residence upon patrol departure. 

4:04 p.m., Officer Passer was advised by multiple residents of a male subject unconscious behind the wheel of a black pickup at the intersection of Lago Drive and Pera Drive. Upon arrival, Officer Passer located the subject vehicle, a black Ram TRX, parked in front of Lindero Drive with the engine running and the vehicle shifted into reverse. Officer Passer made contact with the driver, identified as a guest, observed unconscious behind the wheel with the driver’s window down. Officer Passer attempted verbal contact with no response and then lightly shook the driver’s left arm, successfully waking him. Upon contact, driver displayed slurred speech and confusion; admitted to consuming approximately two beers two to three hours prior to driving into Rancho Murieta. Due to the observations, Officer Passer requested CHP respond for a possible DUI investigation. Driver requested to leave and was advised that Officer Passer is not a peace officer and did not have authority to detain him further. Driver departed the area southbound on Lindero Drive, westbound onto Lago Drive, exited the Lago gate and continued eastbound on Jackson Road/Highway 16 toward Sloughhouse. CHP was advised of the vehicle description and direction of travel. 

8:34 a.m., Dispatch advised of a gate arm strike at the North Gate entrance. Gate Officer Hessler contacted the involved party, identified as a resident of Carmella Drive. The subject stated the gate arm lowered while entering after attempting to scan her barcode. Officer Hessler believed the subject was tailgating and the barcode failed to scan. Involved vehicle was a tan Club Car golf cart with RM registration. The subject left the area at approximately 8:49 a.m. Officer Passer arrived at approximately 8:51, documented the incident, inspected the gate arm, and cleared the scene at approximately 8:59 a.m. 
 

11:06 a.m., Officer Arino made contact with a vendor soliciting pest control services while servicing contracted residences near Wadkins Court. The subject was advised of RMA rules and was instructed to cease activity.

6:36 p.m., Officer Passer responded to a report of a suspicious substance located near Ventana Drive and Guadalupe Drive. The reporting party identified the location of the substance. Upon investigation, the substance was identified as a desiccant and determined to be harmless. Officer Passer disposed of the package and cleared the scene.

7:17 p.m., Security responded to an alarm at Topspin Way. The residence was found filled with smoke due to a pot left on the stovetop. No damage or injuries were reported. The scene was cleared.

10:29 a.m., Officer Passer made contact with a golf cart operating unlawfully on Highway 16 near Jackson Road. The driver, identified as resident of Verona Drive, was advised that golf cart operation on the highway is unsafe and unlawful. Driver stated she had made a wrong turn and apologized. Officer Passer escorted the subject off the highway and onto Murieta Drive, where golf cart operation is permitted.

10:36 a.m., Officer Passer responded to a report of three male juveniles suspected of fishing without residency authorization. Contact was made and it was determined the subjects were not residents. The subjects were advised that non-resident fishing is not permitted. All subjects were compliant and departed the community without incident.H