Stolen Credit Cards, Identity Theft, Drugs: Two Suspects Arrested In Sonoma

SONOMA VALLEY, CA — Two suspects have been arrested in a spate of identity and mail thefts involving more than 90 people.

Sonoma County Sheriff deputies from the Sonoma Valley Substation and the Sonoma Police Department on Thursday searched a home in the 800 block of Boyes Boulevard.

They recovered credit cards, checks, and mail belonging to more than 90 people, according to a statement from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. They also found narcotics and drug paraphernalia accessible to a minor.

Deputies arrested 21-year-old Keny Castaneda-Tellez, on suspicion of identity theft, credit card theft, unlawful use of a credit card, possession of drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and child cruelty.

They also arrested 35-year-old Eriberto Bejines Nov. 10 on suspicion of possessing of stolen property, misappropriation of lost property, identity theft, and credit card theft. Bejines also had two outstanding arrest warrants related to narcotics, according to the sheriff's office.

Both suspects were transported to the Sonoma County jail. Bejines was released from custody. Castaneda-Tellez remains in custody. His bail was set at $50,000.