Fugitive Arrested for Attempted Murder of Riverside County Deputy

Fugitive arrested for attempted murder of Riverside County deputy

After spending more than a year on the run, a fugitive wanted for the attempted murder of a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy has been arrested. The suspect, Martin Perez Jr., 31, of Jurupa Valley, is wanted for a shooting incident dating back to May 14, 2024. Shortly after 6 p.m. that day, a motor deputy attempted to pull Perez over near Wineville and Limonite Avenues in Jurupa Valley, but he refused to yield, leading the deputy on a pursuit. P…

Fugitive wanted for shooting at Riverside County deputy is caught in Mexico

He was apprehended by Mexican authorities in Tepic, Nayarit in central Mexico on Thursday and handed over to Riverside County authorities.

Fugitive Wanted for Shooting at Jurupa Valley Deputy Is Caught

A 31-year-old man wanted for the attempted murder of a Riverside County Sheriff’s Office deputy was caught in Mexico and returned to Riverside County to face charges, authorities said Friday. Members of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit and Riverside County Gang Impact Team took custody of Martin Perez Jr. at the San Ysidro Port of Entry Thursday, according to the District Attorney’s Office. The United States ci…