Deputy accused of attempted murder

MENIFEE – A Riverside County Sheriff’s Department correctional deputy finds himself on the other side of the law.

Investigators say that Arnulfo Moreno, 31, sexually assaulted and attempted to murder a woman Thursday. The alleged domestic violence occurred at a residence in Menifee.

Moreno fled in a black pick-up truck and was able to avoid arrest.

Moreno had worked with the RSO as a correctional deputy the past 16-months.

The victim’s identity, her condition and the nature of her injuries were not disclosed.