Four suspects were arrested on suspicion of fraud in Hemet, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced Sunday.
Deputies from the Hemet Sheriff Station served a search warrant regarding a fraud and narcotics investigation in the 34000 block of Lyn Avenue, south of Highway 74 and west of California Avenue, around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the department.
During the search, deputies allegedly found counterfeit identifications, counterfeit checks and the machines used to make them. Among the identification cards being counterfeited were state and federal military identification cards, per the department.
Deputies allegedly also found several stolen mail items, key passports and credit cards. The suspects were allegedly found in possession of altered tools, granting them the means to open community mailboxes, the department announced.
Methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms and fentanyl pills were allegedly confiscated.
According to Sergeant Matthew Cramer, the four suspects identified as Steven Burroughs, 35, of Hemet; Kayley Lopez, 32, of Colton; Charles Smith, 44, of Hemet; and Hector Mendez, 37, of Hemet were allegedly involved in extensive check fraud, counterfeiting and an identity theft ring.
They were booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center.
Anyone with additional information regarding this case was encouraged to contact Deputy Roberto Valentin at 951-791-3400.