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San Bernardino County

# Coroner case #700904306–REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: back on 6/29/09 at approximately 3:30 p.m. Patricia Thelma McCombs, an 83 year old resident of Desert Hot Springs, CA was found deceased in an open field approximately 30 feet away from her vehicle which was off a dirt road near River Rd and Soto Ranch Rd in Needles. It appears she may have abandoned the vehicle to seek assistance from a local casino and collapsed. The cause of death is still under investigation. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Coroner Division is requesting assistance from the public in locating family members of Patricia Thelma McCombs, also known as Patricia Thelma Corbor-Dookie and Patricia Thelma Corbor. McCombs was a resident of Desert Hot Springs. Anyone with information is urged to call 909-387-2978 and speak to a Deputy Coroner. [070209 1510 SY]

# Coroner case# 700904369—-Back on 06-29-09, at about 9:00 PM, San Bernardino Police Department officers responded to the 600 block of West 16th Street for a shots fired call and upon arrival, three shooting victims were found. Pascual Popoca, age: 18, from San Bernardino was transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center and admitted in critical condition. he was subsequently pronounced dead on 7-1-09 at 5:00 PM. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. The San Bernardino Police Department is investigating the incident. [070109 2100 EM]

# Coroner case #700904369–On 7/1/09 at approximately 12:06 p.m., a 57 year old hispanic female of Las Vegas was traveling in a Silver 2006 Toyota Solara northbound in the #1 lane of the IS-15 Freeway south of Lenwood in Barstow. The Toyota Solara and a SUV traveling north in the #3 lane both attempted to merge into the #2 lane, noticed each other before colliding, and the driver of the Toyota overcorrected causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and roll several time. CHP and paramedics responded to the scene. The California Highway Patrol and paramedics responded to the scene. The driver of the Toyota was pronounced dead at the scene. Her passenger was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment. The name of decedent will be released upon notification of next of kin. CHP is investigating the accident. [070209 1600 SY]–Name released onh 7-1-09 at 2100 hours–Marisela Hernandez, age: 57, from Las Vegas.

# Coroner case 700904349–On 07/01/2009 at 3:31 AM, Edgar Hernanadez-Uribe, age:18, from Highland, was driving a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle eastbound on Interstate 10 east of Pepper Avenue in Colton when for an unknown reason he lost control of the motorcycle and was ejected. Paramedics responded and he was pronounced dead at the scene. CHP is investigating this collision. [070109 0610 EM]

# Coroner case #700903545- Request for public assistance in locating next of kin: Back on 5/27/09 Bernard Francis Musielak, 82 years of age, was found deceased of natural causes in his apartment in the 500 block of G Street in San Bernardino. The Sheriff’s Coroner Division is asking anyone with information about next of kin for Mr. Musielak to please call (909) 387-2978 and ask to speak with a Deputy Coroner. [063009 1649 SY]

# Coroner case# 700904315—-On 06-29-09, at about 9:00 PM, San Bernardino Police Department officers responded to the 600 block of West 16th Street for a shots fired call. Upon arrival, three shooting victims were found. All were transported to local hospitals. Ivory Lee Houston, a 32 year-old male resident of San Bernardino, was pronounced dead from his injuries at Loma Linda University Medical Center at 9:36 PM. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. The San Bernardino Police Department is investigating the incident. [063009 0333 EM]

# Coroner case #700904309–On 6-29-09 at 2:13 PM, fire personnel responded to a residential structure fire at a home in the 12000 block of 2nd Street in Yucaipa. After the fire was extinguished, the body of a female was found inside the residenc> burned beyond recognition. When identification has been determined and next of kin notified, her name will be released. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept. is investigating the incident. [062909 2100 EM]

# Coroner case #700904305–On 6-29-09 at 2:15 PM, a 24 year old female from Arleta, was a passenger in a 2006 Ford Fusion that was traveling southbound on Interstate 15, south of Bailey Road in Mountain Pass when the driver left the roadway and overturned. CHP and paramedics responded and pronounced the passenger dead at the scene When next of kin has been notified, her name will be released. CHP is investigating the collision. [062909 2100 EM]Next of kin has been notified and the name is now releaseable: Brenda Lissette Chavez[063009 1439 SY]

# Coroner case #700904293–On 6/28/09 at 11:00 PM, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies from the Victorville Station responded 14700 Cheyenne Place to check the welfare of a male believed to be suicidal. The male was located holding a knife. Following a confrontation an officer involved shooting occurred. Paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced Gabriel Munoz, a 41 year old resident of Victorvilledead on scene. An autopsy will be performed to determine exact cause of death. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Homicide Detail is investigating the incident. [062909 1356 SY]

# Coroner case 700904292–On 06/28/2009 at 8:18 PM, Anthony Amaya, age: 3, from San Bernardino was a rear passenger in a 2005 Chevy Malibu which had been traveling southbound on Interstate 215 to the westbound Interstate 10 interchange in the city of Colton when for an unknown reasons the vehicle rolled ejecting Anthony from the vehicle. Paramedics responded and transported him to the Loma Linda University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 9:05 PM. CHP is investigating the collision. [062909 0145 EM]

# Coroner case # 700904274—On Sunday, June 28, 2009 at about 4:00 am, deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station responded to a suspicious circumstances call behind a vacant business located on the 11700 block of 4th Street in Rancho Cucamonga. A security guard for the property was reporting a man down near the dumpsters of the business. Deputies arrived and discovered the body of a male subject obviously deceased. The Sheriff’s Homicide Detail responded to the scene and is conducting the investigation. Investigators believe the decedent to be a 59 year old, Caucasian transient. It appears he could have been at the location for some time. The exact cause of death will be determined at autopsy. [062809 0825 GB]

# Coroner case # 700904273– A 911 call was received on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 9:49 pm. Fire/rescue personnel from the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to the scene. After they extinguished the fire they found human remains with extensive thermal injuries in the residence. The decedent is believed to be a 51 year old, male resident of Victorville. The identity of the decedent is being withheld pending positive identification of the remains. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident. [062809 0825 GB] The fire occurred in the 200 block of E. Yermo Rd in Yermo, CA. Positive identification of the decedent has not been completed.

# Coroner Case #700904050 – Request For The Public’s Assistance: The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Coroner’s Division is requesting the public’s help in locating next of kin for Ronald Johnson also known as Franklin Joseph McCallester, a 54 year old White male. On Thursday, June 18, 2009, at about 8:55 AM, Johnson/ McCallester was found unresponsive in the 2100 Block of Foothill Blvd., in Upland. Officers with the Upland Police Department arrived on scene and confirmed the male was dead due to trauma to the body. Johnson/ McCallester was born in Florida and lived in the Inland Empire including Claremont and Upland areas. Johnson/ McCallester also resided in Orange County and possibly Texas. Johnson/ McCallester weighed 170 pounds and was six feet tall. Anyone having any information is asked to contact the Coroner Division at (909) 387-2978. [062609 1618 GB]

Riverside County

Coroner’s File Number:      2009-04825
Name of Deceased:     KAREN LEE HAMLIN
Sex / Age of Deceased:     FEMALE / 63 YRS
City of Residence:     DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Date/Time of Death:     07/01/2009,1555 HRS
Location of Death:     DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Date/Time of Injury:     07/01/2009, 1520 HRS
Location of Injury:     INTERSECTION OF PALM DR. AND VARNER RD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     YES
Agency Investigating:     CHP – INDIO
Comments:     FRONT PASSENGER OF AUTO BROADSIDED BY A SUV.

Coroner’s File Number:     2009-04769
Name of Deceased:     Larry Coronado PEREZ, JR.
Sex/Age of Deceased:     Male / 35  years old
City of Residence:     Perris, CA
Date/Time of Death:     06/29/2009 – 2346 Hours
Location of Death:     Inland Valley Medical Center 36485 Inland Valley Dr.
Wildomar, CA 92595
Date/Time of Injury:     06/29/2009 – 1749 Hours
Location of Injury:     Apartment Complex
951 Flannery St.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     Yes
Agency Investigating:     Riverside Co. Sheriff – Lake Elsinore, L09180058
Comments:     Riverside Sheriff-Lake Elsinore Station reported a homicide. Refer to Central Homicide Unit for further information.

Coroner’s File Number:     2009-04746
Name of Deceased:     Name withheld pending next of kin notification
Sex/Age of Deceased:     26 year-old female
City of Residence:     Temecula
Date/Time of Death:     Found: 06/29/09 @ 0626 hrs
Location of Death:     A business, 35600 Antelope Rd., Murrieta
Date/Time of Injury:     06/–/09 @ unknown time
Location of Injury:     Pending Investigation
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     No
Agency Investigating:     Murrieta Police Department, file # MR09-004031
Comments:     Suspicious death, pending further investigation.

*Coroner’s File Number:     2009-04725
Name of Deceased:     *Poole, Jr., Juzell Anthony
Sex/Age of Deceased:     24 year-old male
City of Residence:     Costa Mesa
Date/Time of Death:     06/28/09 @ 0825 hrs
Location of Death:     In front of a residence, 3100 block of Chardoney Wy., Mira Loma
Date/Time of Injury:     06/28/09 @ 0811 hrs
Location of Injury:     Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     Yes
Agency Investigating:     Central Homicide Unit / RSO-Jurupa Valley, file #E091790067
Comments:     Victim of a homicide.
*Updated:     06-29-09

Coroner’s File Number:     2009-04716
Name of Deceased:     Fermin Rodriguez FIGUEROA
Sex/Age of Deceased:     Male / Age 25 years
City of Residence:     Indio, CA 92201
Date/Time of Death:     06/27/2009 – 2024 hours
Location of Death:     Off Roadway
20 Yards West of Dillon Rd. and 54 Yards North of Silver Oak Ln.
Coachella, CA 92236
Date/Time of Injury:     06/27/2009 – 2009 hours
Location of Injury:     Off Roadway
20 Yards West of Dillon Rd. and 54 Yards North of Silver Oak Ln.
Coachella, CA 92236
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     Yes
Agency Investigating:     Riverside Co. Sheriff – Indio Station, Y09178049
Comments:     Operator of a sedan that left the roadway, broke a utility post, struck a tree, and drove over a barbwire fence. Partially ejected.