09/05/2026
Three Arrested in Riverside Inn Narcotics Investigation
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Three Riverside residents were arrested Tuesday after police investigating suspected narcotics activity at a Riverside motel reportedly recovered fentanyl, methamphetamine, fi****ms and other evidence associated with drug sales.
According to the Riverside Police Department, officers conducted surveillance at the Riverside Inn and Suites, located at 10705 Magnolia Avenue, at approximately 2:53 a.m. Aug. 25 as part of an investigation into illegal narcotics activity.
Officers observed a high level of activity associated with a particular room and contacted a man identified as 33-year-old Chad Davis of Riverside as he walked back to the room.
Police said Davis discarded a bag when he saw officers. The bag allegedly contained approximately 3.5 ounces of fentanyl and 1 ounce of methamphetamine.
Officers also located two fi****ms, additional narcotics and items that police said were indicative of narcotics sales.
Members of the department’s Gang Unit assisted with the investigation, which led detectives to additional rooms at the motel where police suspected narcotics sales were occurring.
Police subsequently obtained and served two additional search warrants, resulting in the recovery of approximately 30 additional grams of methamphetamine.
Three people were arrested on various narcotics and weapons-related violations. In addition to Chad Davis, police identified the other suspects as 38-year-old Travis Davis and 44-year-old Mario Aguilar, both of Riverside.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation is encouraged to contact Riverside Police Officer K. Swift by email at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).