November 13, 2008 by Bill Gould, Publisher.

At 2:30 am on 11-12-2008, Murrieta Police Department officers responded at the request of Murrieta Fire Department personnel to 40165 Murrieta Hot Springs Road regarding a fire and sprinkler activation coming from the “Postal and More” business in Suite G. Officers arrived on scene to assist and immediately discovered what they believed to be an arson scene at the back of the building.


Officers found the rear metal door to the business had been breached and a small opening was created by the suspect. Officers also discovered a burnt piece of cardboard at the exterior base of the door. It was later determined an accelerant was poured into the interior of the business through the opening in the door created by the suspect The accelerant was then ignited and paper and cardboard items stored inside the business quickly caught fire. The fire was suppressed by the fire sprinkler system. At least five adjacent suites sustained substantial and costly water damage.

Arson Investigators from the Fire Department and Detectives from the Police Department are investigating several leads including reviewing video surveillance footage. Anyone with any information about the arson, please contact Det. Phil Gomez at 951-461-6356.

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November 13, 2008 by Bill Gould, Publisher.

Murrieta, California - On 11/12/08 at 3:58 pm, Murrieta/Temecula Gang Task Force Officers were traveling northbound Jefferson Avenue near Magnolia Street in an unmarked police vehicle, when they observed a green Ford Ranger stopped southbound Jefferson Avenue just north of Magnolia Street. The driver appeared to be engaged in conversation with two female juveniles, whom were on the east sidewalk of Jefferson Avenue. The juveniles did not appear comfortable with the contact; therefore, the officers stopped their patrol vehicle between the Ford Ranger and the juveniles. As the police cruiser pulled up, the driver of the Ford Truck drove southbound on Jefferson Avenue toward Magnolia Street.

The officers made a u-turn, allowing them to maintain visual contact with the Ford Ranger. The officers identified themselves to the juveniles as police officers, and inquired with the juveniles about the conversation with the driver of the Ford Ranger. As the officers were attempting to speak with the juveniles, they saw the Ford Ranger make a u-turn to travel northbound on Jefferson Avenue back toward the juveniles. An officer exited the passenger side of the patrol vehicle and made contact with the driver of the Ford Ranger. The driver of the patrol vehicle maneuvered behind the Ford Ranger, at which time the two juveniles ran southbound on Jefferson Avenue toward Magnolia Street. Additional officers responded to the scene to assist with the investigation, and to care for the safety of the juveniles.


The driver was identified as Wade Gluyas. Gluyas is a 50 year old white male with a beard, black and gray short hair, 5’11” tall, and weighed approximately 260 pounds. Gluyas alleged he has witnessed the juveniles walking home in the past, and was concerned for their safety. Further investigation revealed pornography magazines in the vehicle, depicting young adults and general magazines of pregnant females. Gluyas was arrested and booked into the Southwest Detention Center on suspicion of child annoying.

Mr Gluyas, according to City Of Murrieta minutes, spoke at the City Council meeting on December 3 2003 in favor of traffic restrictions in and around the Murrieta Valley High School Campus, specifically at the intersection of Vineyard and Douglas, only about 1/2 a mile from the intersection he was arrested at. At the time, neighbors were complaining about traffic from the school and people cutting through their tracts. Due to concerns that Mr Gluyas might have been involved in this type of behavior before the Murrieta Police Department asks that the public call and report any incidents involving the described vehicle or driver to the Murrieta Police Department at (951) 304-COPS.

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November 12, 2008 by Bill Gould, Publisher.

Murrieta, California - I attended the Veterans Day Parade in Downtown Murrieta this past Tuesday, with Jeney and Apryl. This is an event that thrilled a crowd of thousands. We had coffee at Terry’s Coffee Trader and enjoyed some fresh fruit from Old Murrieta Plowboys market; 24683 Washington Ave, Murrieta Caifornia 92562. In case you ever need it, the phone number is 951-461-2777. This is a place I highly recommend based on great fresh fruit in a cool, old school, open market style of days past.


The parade was a blast, with all sorts of World War 2 vehicles with hometown bands and performance groups as well. You might even be able to see my daughter marching in the parade with her baton. It was a good time had by all, enjoy the video.

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