Weapons Violations, Child Endangerment Allegations Lodged In Coachella

COACHELLA, CA — Two men were behind bars Monday on suspicion of weapons violations and child endangerment following reports of gunfire in Coachella.

Riverside County sheriff's deputies arrived at the 50000 block of Camino Coras in Coachella at 3:55 p.m. Sunday following reports of gunfire, according to a statement from the Thermal Station's Lt. Steve Davis. Deputies searched a home in the area and located four handguns, one rifle and ammunition, Davis said.

The deputies also found "evidence of multiple firearms being discharged" in a negligent manner, according to Davis.

There were no reports of any injuries.

Mecca resident Frank Molina, 38, and 46-year-old Coachella resident Bernardo Moreno of Coachella each were arrested at 11:55 p.m. and booked into the John Benoit Detention Center overnight on suspicion of negligent discharge of a firearm and willful harm to a child. Details about the alleged child endangerment were not immediately available.

Both were being held in lieu of $35,000 bail and were tentatively scheduled to appear in court Wednesday in Indio.

The investigation was continuing. Anyone with information on the case was encouraged to contact Deputy Preciado at Thermal Sheriff's Station at 760-863-8990.