15-year-old arrested in Hemet after man stabbed, critically injured
Office flooded into the neighborhood where Thursday’s stabbing happened. John Strangis screen shot image
HEMET – A 15-year-old juvenile male was arrested and charged with attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed and critically injured a man Thursday, Sept. 8. The stabbing incident happened in the area of Valley View Drive and West Latham Avenue.
City of Hemet emergency dispatchers received a 911 call at about 1:56 a.m. regarding the report of a man down in the area of the 200 block of N. Western Avenue, which is located within close proximity of where the stabbing reportedly occurred.
When officers and other emergency first responders arrived they found a 28-year-old male suffering from multiple stab wounds.
The victim was transported to a hospital in critical condition. John Strangis screen shot image
Paramedics transported the victim to an area hospital where he is still undergoing treatment for his extensive stab wound-related injuries. The victim’s condition has been listed as critical. The investigation is still ongoing and the victim’s name has not been released.
During their investigation, officers developed investigative leads that indicated the crime had occurred in the area of Valley View and Latham Ave. Officers subsequently located an apparent crime scene at that location.
Investigators responded to the crime scene and took over the investigation.
Officials spent several hours investigating the stabbing incident. John Strangis screen shot image
Based on witness statements and evidence collected at the scene, officials identified and detained the 15-year-old as a possible suspect in the incident. The teenager was booked into custody at Juvenile Hall.
The Hemet Police Department has asked that anyone who was in the area at the time of the stabbing, or who may have information related to this incident, to contact Hemet Police Investigator Jessica Tuttle at (951) 765-2422. Callers can remain anonymous.
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Trevor Montgomery spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg in an off-duty accident.
During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations, including the Robert Presley Detention Center, the Southwest Station in Temecula, the Hemet Station, and the Lake Elsinore Station, along with many other locations.
Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, Personnel and Background Investigations and he finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator.
Trevor has been married for more than 26 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and has 13 children and 10 (soon to be 12) grandchildren.
What is happening in Hemet? This has to be one of the highest crime rate cities In America. Not safe on our streets!!!
The city swindals all of the budget money where have you been? That is why they are in debt, and now always wanting to raise taxes. They want to the community to pay for it. Mayor Krupa was a waste of time, the entire counsel are waste , so is the chamber. They sit on their fat asses all day and waste time and money. The city barely upgraded their computers last year for crying out loud. Oh and Dont slam them because they don’t like people knowing the truth. Hemet is just as corrupt as San Jacinto. They both work together like crime familys.
Oh, and let’s not forget downtown with its fake businesses that look like they are real only because they paint the windows to look legit. It is like a scene out of a horror movie. Everything about HEMET says crime and corruption. The city is cheap and so are 99.9% of the business owners. The people who go to these Art council events, buy sandwiches, or crap even get their hair done at the salon are getting totally ripped off. You can find better deals in Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee without the hassle of running into scum lowlife business owners and City officials.