Caustic Chemical-Assault Gang Member Suspect Apprehended and Arrested
Photo: Mario Zamarripa
LA QUINTA – The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force set out on Wednesday 5/15/19 to locate the perpetrator of a violent gasoline dousing the day before. An anonymous victim was assaulted and doused by criminal street-gang member Mario Zamarripa (39) of La Quinta.
As Task Force officers arrived at a residence on the 51000 block of Avenida Martinez in La Quinta at 3:45 PM, the suspect fled on foot. His attempt to flee was immediately shut down.
“Zamarripa was arrested and charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Assault with a Caustic Chemical, Domestic Violence, Child Endangerment, Vandalism and Resisting Arrest,” said Sergeant Paul Heredia. “He was booked at the Indio Jail.”
The Task Force is committed to creating safe and secure neighborhoods free of violent crime and gang activity. You are urged to give any information about this crime (File #LA191340010) to CVVCGTF member Officer Chacon at (760) 836-1600. For non-emergency information regarding gang activity, submit via the online Gang Task Force Tip Form Opens in New Window or call 951-922-7601.
The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner advises that citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.
