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River Valley Times

Security Logs: Feb. 22-March 8

Mar 11, 2026 11:35AM ● By Joe Wirt

Feb. 22
4:27 p.m., While conducting a patrol near the Cosumnes River, Officer Perepelka observed smoke and the odor of a fire. Contact was made with four juveniles who were actively maintaining a bonfire. The subjects were directed to extinguish the fire and complied without incident. Area cleared of fire hazards.
4:37 p.m., North Gate staff reported a dark-colored SUV tailgating behind a resident vehicle to avoid registration. Vehicle information was not obtained. Patrol review of North Gate cameras yielded negative results due to equipment malfunction. Unable to locate.

Feb. 25
9:55 a.m., Officer Passer responded to a report of a missing juvenile, 14. The subject description and last known clothing were obtained. Officer conducted area checks of common locations including parks, lakes, trails, Wood Bridge and river access points. The juvenile was not located. Officer standing by for further information.

Feb. 26
5:47 p.m., Patrol responded to a report of a male adult loitering on foot near the Taco Bell drive-thru. Upon arrival, contact was made with the shift manager, who requested the individual leave the property. The subject stated he was waiting for a ride from a friend employed at Bel Air. At management’s request, the subject was advised to leave the property and complied without incident. Subject walked toward the Bel Air location. Area clear.

Feb. 27
6:04 p.m., Officer Passer responded to a report of a possible gas leak at Pera Drive. The resident advised a gas odor was detected in the garage near the water heater. With resident permission, the area was checked. No odor was detected by responding officer. Fire Department personnel arrived shortly thereafter and conducted additional checks. No gas leak was detected and readings were within normal limits. Scene cleared.
8 p.m., A gray minivan reportedly ran a red light at Murieta Parkway and Highway 16 and collided with a golf cart. The golf cart operator, of Guadalupe Drive, sustained a head injury and was transported by EMS for medical evaluation. CHP assumed control of the investigation. Officer Passer provided a statement to CHP and assisted with traffic control until released from the scene.
10:40 p.m., Patrol responded to a noise complaint at Greens Park. Upon arrival, subjects were gone. Empty beer cans and broken bottles were located in the playground area. Area cleared.

March 2
9:09 p.m., Patrol responded to a report from an RMA Maintenance employee regarding a male subject who appeared disoriented near Stonehouse Road and the RMA Yard. Upon arrival, patrol observed the subject walking through a nearby field carrying a case of beer. The subject appeared steady on his feet and did not appear disoriented. No further action required. Area clear.

March 5
12:05 a.m., Patrol was dispatched to the Murieta Inn regarding suspicious persons. Upon arrival, Officer Davis made contact with the night manager, who reported that five guests (three adult males and two adult females) who checked in earlier had been loud and belligerent, generating complaints from other guests. Management addressed the issue with the group and advised them that continued behavior would result in removal from the property. The individuals complied, and no further complaints were reported. Officer Davis cleared the call and resumed routine patrol. 

March 6
3:54 p.m., Patrol responded to a welfare check regarding an elderly male wandering near Rio Blanco Drive and 9 Park who appeared confused and unable to recall his address. Upon arrival, Officer Passer made contact with the reporting party and the subject. Dispatch identified the individual and contacted a family member. Officer Passer remained on scene until the family member arrived and safely escorted the subject back to his residence on Cazador Lane.

March 8
10:54 a.m., Patrol responded to a complaint regarding a subject fishing with multiple lines in the water and possessing a caught fish. Officer Passer made contact with one juvenile male and two additional juveniles. The subject was advised of RMA rules and regulations regarding fishing and use of waterways. A verbal warning was issued. The juveniles were compliant and the matter was resolved without citation.
5:28 p.m., Patrol responded to a report of teenagers performing donuts in trucks near Lake Clementia. Upon arrival, patrol was unable to locate any vehicles matching the description. Area checked and cleared. Patrol resumed routine operations.