Suspect Arrested for Attempted Murder 

November 15, 2026 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on October 18, 2026, at 6:19 p.m., deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to the 84000 block of Avenue 52, in Coachella, regarding a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival, deputies searched the area but were unable to locate any victims or suspects. During the investigation, deputies located a victim who was uninjured. Thermal investigators assumed the case, and identified the suspect as Carlos Efren Beltran-Garcia, a 20-year-old resident of Thermal.

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, Thermal investigators, in conjunction with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office - Gang Impact Team, conducted a traffic stop at 66th Avenue and Fillmore Street in Thermal, where Beltran-Garcia was taken into custody without incident. Investigators later served a search warrant in the 68000 block of Pierce Street in Thermal and collected evidence. Beltran-Garcia was transported and booked at the John Benoit Detention Center for attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. This is an ongoing investigation, and no further details are available at this time.

Anyone with information about this investigation is encouraged to contact Investigator Davis-Arden of the Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling 760-863-8990. Call Valley Crimestoppers at 760-341-7867 if you wish to remain anonymous.

Reporting Supervisor: Sergeant Oscar Gutierrez

File # Y262910032

Source & photo: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office