Division of Adult Parole Operations, Law Enforcement Operations

DAPO’s Operation Desert Guardian results in 9 arrests

August 10, 2026

The Riverside District of the Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO) conducted Operation Desert Guardian, a compliance sweep resulting in nine arrests.

The July 23 compliance operation was held with the assistance of other state, city and county law enforcement agencies.

Those involved included DAPO’s Community Compliance Unit, Office of Correctional Safety’s Felony Apprehension Team, Ironwood State Prison’s Investigation Services Unit, Riverside County Sheriff’s Gang Task Force Unit and the Cathedral City Police Department. CDCR’s Division of Adult Institutions’ Transportation Team also assisted in the operation.

Parole agents assigned to the Palm Springs Unit and Palm Springs GPS Unit were key members of the team.

Operation Desert Guardian focused on 33 supervised persons resulting in nine supervised persons being arrested. The arrests were made for various penal code violations as well as violating conditions of parole including possession of:

methamphetamine
weapon (knife)
ammunition
drug paraphernalia
pornographic material by a sex offender on parole
and alcohol as a special condition of parole.

The recent parole compliance operation was a success due to strong collaboration and commitment of law enforcement and community partners. DAPO thanked participating agencies who contributed personnel, expertise and resources to support the effort.

CDCR Transportation Unit with sheriff's deputies and parole agents during Operation Desert Guardian.

Through a shared commitment to public safety and offender accountability, the operation strengthened compliance efforts and reinforced the value of coordinated enforcement.

The professionalism and teamwork demonstrated throughout the operation exemplify the importance of partnerships in achieving our common mission towards safer communities.

Story by Ronald Warner, Parole Administrator, Riverside District
Submitted by Karen Reed, Chief Deputy Regional Administrator

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