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SBSD - Central
Thursday April 29th, 2021 :: 08:41 a.m. PDT

Advisory

Deputies arrested Linda & Alonzo Turpeau of Lake Elsinore for ID theft, money laundering and grand theft

 
DATE/TIME: April 28, 2021/ 9:50 a.m.
 
INCIDENT:   PC 530.5, Identity Theft
                     PC 186.10(a), Money Laundering
                     PC 487, Grand Theft
                     PC 115, File Fictitious Document
 
LOCATION: Lake Elsinore, CA
 
SUSPECT(S): Linda Turpeau, 41-years-old, resident of Lake Elsinore, CA
                        Alonzo Turpeau, 69-years-old, resident of Lake Elsinore, CA
 
 
SUMMARY:
In October 2020, a resident of Loma Linda reported he was a victim of identity theft. Through investigation, deputies identified the suspects as Alonzo and Linda Turpeau, a married couple who reside in Lake Elsinore, CA.  
 
On April 28, 2021, the Central Station Detective Bureau served a search warrant at the suspects residence located in the 35000 Block of Desert Rose Way in the City of Lake Elsinore.  Evidence was located that indicated there may be several other victims. Alonzo and Linda Turpeau were arrested and booked at the West Valley Detention Center where they are being held in lieu of $200,000. bail.
 
Anyone with information related to this case or who believe they may be victims are urged to contact Central Station, Deputy B. Ortiz at (909)387-3545.
 
We urge the public to call or text law enforcement when they see suspicious activity.   Witnesses and victims of crime can call Central Station at (909) 387-3545. Callers who want to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or they can use www.wetip.com. 
 
 
Refer:              Deputy B. Ortiz
 
Station:            Central Station
 
Phone No.       909-387-3545
 
Case No.         152001873
 
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department                       

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