Incident Overview

On Tuesday morning, Riverside police made a surprising discovery during a traffic stop on Jurupa Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard. They apprehended 52-year-old Joaquin Jimenez after uncovering a substantial collection of stolen tools and construction materials in his van.

Details of the Traffic Stop

The traffic stop occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m. Upon inspection of Jimenez’s vehicle, officers found evidence seemingly linked to a theft from a nearby construction site earlier that day. In addition to the stolen property, police also seized illegal substances and weapons.

Items Discovered

Among the items recovered were:

• Stolen tools and construction materials
• Suspected methamphetamine
• A drug pipe
• A homemade zip gun
• Other believed-to-be stolen items

Criminal Background

Jimenez’s arrest marks another incident in a history of prior thefts and drug possession, as noted by the Riverside Police Department. Following his arrest, he was taken into custody, where he is currently being held without bail.

Ongoing Investigation

As the investigation continues, authorities are looking to gather more information related to this case. The Riverside Police Department urges anyone with relevant details to come forward.

If you have any information, you can contact the Riverside Police at 951-826-5700.