Suspect Arrested for Distributing Marijuana to Minors 

February 27, 2025 – Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials report that in December of 2024, Lake Elsinore Station patrol deputies responded to a call for service regarding the sales of marijuana vape pens to minors. The Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station Special Enforcement Team launched an in-depth investigation. The investigation revealed Saul Perez, a 21-year-old resident of Lake Elsinore, was using social media applications to advertise and facilitate marijuana and nicotine vape pens to minors.

On February 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., Perez was detained during a traffic stop, and a search warrant was served at his residence. 261 nicotine and marijuana vape products, about one-half pound of marijuana, two digital scales, and $5,050 in United States currency were seized from the suspect’s vehicle and residence.

Perez was booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for selling marijuana to a minor, selling tobacco products to a person under the age of 21, possession of marijuana for sale, and selling marijuana without a license.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office takes a hard stance in ensuring the safety and well-being of our youth in the areas we serve. Alleged crimes of introducing harmful contraband to our younger generation will be investigated immediately, and swift action will be taken. Anyone with further information on this case is encouraged to contact Deputy Pohlman at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station at 951-245-3300.

Reporting Supervisor: Sergeant Jarrod Meissen

File # WI243490020

Source: Riverside County Sheriff's Office