Authorities in Riverside County are actively searching for Martin Perez Jr., a 30-year-old man wanted for attempted murder after he allegedly fired at a deputy sheriff during an attempted traffic stop last week.
The incident began just after 6 p.m. when a motor deputy from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) attempted to stop Perez near Wineville and Limonite avenues in the Jurupa Valley, according to an RCSO news release. Instead of complying, Perez sped away, leading the deputy on a chase.
Perez turned onto a dirt access road adjacent to 68th Street, west of Pats Ranch Road, where he reportedly fired at the pursuing deputy. The chase continued until Perez drove into dense foliage near the Jurupa Valley Santa Ana River bottom. There, he abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot in an unknown direction.
Fortunately, the deputy was not injured in the shooting.
Perez is considered armed and dangerous. He is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing around 260 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. His last known address is in San Bernardino County.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about Perez’s whereabouts or any details that might assist in his capture to contact the Jurupa Valley Station Sheriff’s investigators at 951-955-2654.
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Press Release
Martin Perez, Jr. – Wanted for Attempted Murder
CASE: JV-241350217
UPDATED FLYER
DETAILS: On Tuesday 05/14/2024, at 6:09 p.m., a Riverside Sheriff’s motor deputy attempted a traffic enforcement stop on Wineville Ave. and Limonite Ave., Jurupa Valley. The vehicle failed to yield and entered a dirt access road adjacent to 68th St., west of Pats Ranch Rd., firing at the pursuing deputy before entering a dense foliage near the Jurupa Valley Santa Ana river bottom.
During the pursuit, the subject abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot in an unknown direction. The initial pursuing deputy did not sustain any injuries during the incident. JVS Investigators are looking for information that would assist in locating & arresting the subject.
Please contact the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station with any information (951) 955-2654