• Press Release: RSO Drug Paraphernalia and Stolen Gift Cards

RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Sheriff Chad Bianco

Station Lake Elsinore Agency

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

Press Release:

Type of Incident:	Fraud, Identity Theft, Burglary
Date Written:	July 23, 2020	Time Written:	11:30 A.M.
Date of Incident:	July 18, 2020	Time of Incident:	7:01 A.M.
Location of Incident:	22000 Block of Bundy Canyon Road, Wildomar
Reporting Officer:	Sergeant Veronica Amparano #3218
File Number:	WI202000008

Details:

On Saturday, July 18, 2020, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station conducted an occupied vehicle check in the 22000 Block of Bundy Canyon Road, Wildomar.

The driver, Jonathan Leo Ruggles, a 40-year-old resident of Lake Elsinore, was contacted. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was located in plain sight inside the vehicle. Deputies searched the vehicle and located stolen merchandise, personal identifying information not belonging to Ruggles and over 400 gift cards from various stores. 

Jonathan Leo Ruggles, was arrested and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for the above listed charges.

This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with further information is asked to contact Deputy Jackson and Deputy Lequire at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.

As a reminder, "Community Policing" involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members.  Business owners and residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff's Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.

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