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May 11, 2016 Sgt. G. Paiz On Monday May 09, 2016, at about 1403 hours, Officers were dispatched to the 11900 Block of Palm Drive, regarding a robbery that had just occurred. The victim said two suspects, a male and female, robbed her of her purse and its contents, at gunpoint. The suspects were last seen running north from the location. The victims property along with the weapon were dumped at a nearby trash bin. An area check was conducted but the suspects were not found. On Tuesday May 10, 2016, at about 1157 hours, the robbery suspects were detained to the front of 7-11, 65971 Pierson Blvd. One of the suspects had the victims stolen property on their possession. The suspects were arrested, booked and transported to RCJ-Banning. Suspect-Marcus Eugene Benavidez-Downing 38 years old M, H, 5-7, 250, Bro , Blk, Desert Hot Springs resident Suspect-Marlena Contreras 27 years old F, H, 5-5, 200, Bro, Bro Desert Hot Springs resident

May 11, 2016 Sgt. G. Paiz On Monday May 09, 2016, at about 1403 hours, Officers were dispatched to the 11900 Block of Palm Drive, regarding a robbery that had just occurred. The victim said two suspects, a male and female, robbed her of her purse and its contents, at gunpoint. The suspects were last seen running north from the location. The victims property along with the weapon were dumped at a nearby trash bin. An area check was conducted but the suspects were not found. On Tuesday May 10, 2016, at about 1157 hours, the robbery suspects were detained to the front of 7-11, 65971 Pierson Blvd. One of the suspects had the victims stolen property on their possession. The suspects were arrested, booked and transported to RCJ-Banning. Suspect-Marcus Eugene Benavidez-Downing 38 years old M, H, 5-7, 250, Bro , Blk, Desert Hot Springs resident Suspect-Marlena Contreras 27 years old F, H, 5-5, 200, Bro, Bro Desert Hot Springs resident

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CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE INCIDENT: Robbery/Attempted Murder with Shots Fired — Suspect Identified and Wanted DATE OF INCIDENT: November 4, 2009/07:30 AM SUSPECT: William Benjamin Washington, 8-4-90, Male, Black, 5-10, 150 lbs, Black hair, Brown eyes; Tattoos, all on his arms: "Lakresha", "Clay", "Solo the Champ", "12th St. Hustler"; Address: Transient, DHS/Cathedral City/Palm Springs DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT At approximately 07:30 AM on Wednesday, November 4, a Black male subject, later identified as William Benjamin Washington, was seen "manhandling" a Black female at the bus stop located in the area of Palm and Ironwood. When she refused his request to give him money, he wrestled her purse away from her. A citizen decided to intervene. Washington pulled out a handgun, aimed at the citizen, and fired several rounds at him. The citizen was not hit. Washington ran from the area and we were unable to locate him. We were, however, able to identify him through our investigation. Washington is a member of a criminal street gang and is considered armed and dangerous. If you have any information regarding Washington or his whereabouts, please contact the DHS Police Department as soon as possible—you can remain anonymous. Any questions regarding this press release should be directed to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department, Detective Gus Paiz, Detective Larry Essex, or Detective Sergeant Dan Bressler. We can all be reached at 760-329-6411 x325, 322 and 315 respectively. Dispatch Tel: (760) 329-2904