On Friday night, the tranquility of Lake Mathews was disturbed by the roar of machinery as two dump trucks unloaded debris onto the scenic surroundings. At 9:52 p.m., after receiving a report of illegal dumping, deputies from the Lake Mathews Sheriff Station raced to the intersection of Lake Mathews Road and Estelle Mountain. There they found and stopped two dump trucks caught in the act. The drivers, now identified as 32-year-old Delfino Cervantes and 24-year-old Marcelo Lozada of Santa Ana, were subsequently arrested and charged with illegal dumping, as reported by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Delfino Cervantes and Marcelo Lozada were taken to Robert Presley Detention Center, where they were booked for their crimes. Following the arrests, deputies worked alongside code enforcement officers to address the removal of the illegally dumped concrete and debris, as per the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. As details emerge from this environmentally callous act, the Lake Mathews community is once again reminded of the importance of "Community Policing" and the role citizens play in safeguarding their environment.
Indeed, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department emphasizes this communal responsibility, urging residents to report any instance of criminal activity directly to law enforcement. Whether it's by calling the Sheriff's Dispatch or in emergencies, dialing 911, everyone has a part to play in maintaining the sanctity of their neighborhoods. The department has also extended an invitation for anyone with further information about this incident to contact Lieutenant Dekker at the Lake Mathews Sheriff's Station, with contact details provided on their official website.
