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The City of Murrieta remains committed to keeping our streets safe for everyone. Please remember: if you plan on drinking, make a plan for a safe ride home. Never drink and drive. Thank you to #MADD for recognizing the hard work and dedication of law enforcement.

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The Murrieta Police Department is proud to recognize Officer Lindsey and Officer Gonzalez for receiving awards from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for their outstanding efforts in DUI enforcement and keeping our community safe.

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Officer Lindsey was recognized for making the highest number of DUI arrests in the county, with 131 arrests in one year

Every DUI arrest represents a potentially life-saving intervention. We are grateful for our officers’ commitment to removing impaired drivers from our roadways

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Information may also be provided anonymously through our website at https://t.co/iVHmmDlJ8B.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Captain Jeremy Durrant
2 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562
[phone] | [email protected]

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Press Release:
Homicide Investigation
Murrieta, CA - On January 13, 2026, at approximately 9:13 a.m., Murrieta Police Department officers responded to a call for service at The Arbors at California Oaks apartments, located at 24375 Jackson Avenue.

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This investigation remains active and ongoing, and no additional information is available for release at this time.
The Murrieta Police Department encourages anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact Detective Leitch at [phone].

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While our lobby and offices will be closed, emergency services remain available 24/7/365. For emergencies, always dial 911.

We wish our community a safe and happy holiday season.

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Please be advised that the Murrieta Police Department lobby and administrative offices will be closed on the following dates:

• December 24 (Christmas Eve)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)
• December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
• January 1 (New Year’s Day)

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UPDATE 8:30am: Adams Avenue is CLOSED between Ivy Street & Knight Lane. Emergency personnel will remain on scene throughout the day. Please avoid the area until further notice.

Original: @MurrietaFire is working a residential structure fire near Adams Ave & Knight Dr.

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⚠️ UPDATE 9:45pm ⚠️
The significant law-enforcement presence is beginning to clear from the area. An official update will be shared once additional information is available for release.

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🚔 Police Activity Notice 🚔

Police are currently on location in the area of Old Carriage Road and Country Walk Lane.

Please avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes. Additional information will be shared as it becomes available.

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🚨 UPDATE 8:55pm– ROAD CLOSURE

There will be a full road closure on Whitewood Rd in both directions between Country Walk Ln and Rock Crest Dr due to ongoing police activity in the area.

Please plan accordingly, avoid the area if possible, and use alternate routes.

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Shopping today? Here are some important tips to follow for a safe shopping experience.

The deals are great, but stay alert and be patient with others.

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Arrested: 
• Timothy Lee Petterson (37) - charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance for Sale, Identity Theft, Burglary Tools, and multiple priors. 
• Bobby Joe Martinez (49) - charged with PRCS Flash Incarceration.

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On Nov 7, 2025, the Inland Empire Financial Crimes Task Force - working alongside the Central Probation & Compliance Team - conducted organized probation checks targeting individuals with prior convictions for mail theft and identity theft.

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🔹 Address #2 (Romoland):
Investigators located stolen mail, mail theft tools, fraudulent keys, stolen credit cards, identity theft documents, and 29.12 grams of methamphetamine.