Riverside Cop Arrested on Robbery and Kidnapping Charges
Persons Arrested by Him May Have Their Criminal Cases Reviewed for Possible Dismissal
Moreno Valley police arrested an off-duty Riverside, CA police officer in October on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping, among other charges. The Press-Enterprise reported that the two cities are investigating whether David Ray Reeves, Jr., 28, of Moreno Valley may have been involved in a string of other robberies, Moreno Valley police sergeant Jaime Briones said. Reeves, a seven-year police veteran of the Riverside Police Department, allegedly held an Auto-Zone customer who was working on his car outside the store at gunpoint then entered the store and ordered employees to empty the safe. Employees overpowered the renegade cop, causing minor facial injuries, and subdued him until police arrived and took him into custody.
Upon his arrest, Reeves was also found to be in possession of a stolen, illegal assault rifle not related to his police duties, Briones said. Reeves is currently being held on $250,000 bail and his employment with the Riverside Police Department was terminated the day after his arrest.
How ironic it is that this police officer finds himself in the same position as many of the people he has arrested over the past seven years—he’s looking for an experienced Riverside criminal defense attorney to help him avoid a lengthy prison sentence. It is critical for any person who was arrested by this officer to contact our office so we can determine if this officer’s recent arrest can change the outcome of their criminal case.
It is important to contact a criminal defense attorney who would pursue every avenue of defense for your case. If you or someone you love has been accused of a crime in California, contact the experienced Southern California criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich today at 1-888-749-0034 for a free case consultation. We can help you.
