“Excellent work by state and local law enforcement officers. This is about stolen vehicles, public safety and arresting suspects who put Californians in harm’s way. We very much appreciate the efforts of every organization and officer involved.”
CSLEA President Alan Barcelona
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – On August 26, 2025, the Riverside Auto Theft Interdiction Detail (RAID) task force partnered with the
- California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Inland and Southern Divisions,
- California DMV Investigations,
- California Department of Insurance,
- Long Beach Police Department,
- Riverside Police Department,
- Anaheim Police Department,
- San Bernardino County Auto Theft and Gang Task Forces,
- and the National Insurance Crime Bureau,
to serve 12 simultaneous search warrants at residences and businesses associated with the criminal enterprise Long Beach Performance, which spans Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties. As a result, RAID recovered 11 stolen vehicles, 31 firearms, and arrested six of the organization’s members.
The investigation began in December 2024. During this nine-month investigation, RAID investigators uncovered a sophisticated criminal organization and network engaged in:
- vehicle theft,
- alteration of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs),
- fraudulent DMV documentation,
- sales of stolen vehicles,
- and trafficking of narcotics and firearms.
Investigators have identified numerous vehicles, estimated to be worth more than $1.25 million, associated with this organization.
“This investigation underscores the dedication of RAID and our allied partners to identify, investigate, and dismantle organized criminal enterprises operating across county and state lines,” said CHP Lieutenant Kraig Palmer, RAID Task Force Commander. “The operation reflects our commitment to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security to the people of California. We are committed to protecting our communities by holding offenders accountable, while working collaboratively with our partners to ensure a safer California.”
