SAN JACINTO: Man hospitalized in critical condition after dispute with neighbor turns violent
SAN JACINTO – An ongoing dispute between neighbors erupted in violence and left one man in critical condition Saturday, April 15. The violent incident happened on the 100 block of Sage Avenue in San Jacinto.
Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s San Jacinto Police Station and other emergency first responders were dispatched to the location about 6:15 pm, regarding reports of a battery that resulted in injures to one of the people involved in the dispute.
The investigation began after Riverside County emergency dispatchers received a 911 call from a citizen reporting a subject who was beaten unconscious during a dispute with his neighbors, Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Robert Duckett explained in a written press release after the incident.
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after he was beaten unconscious during a dispute with a neighbor. John Strangis photo
Deputies arrived at the residence within minutes and located the victim – who had already regained consciousness – and was waiting for authorities outside his residence.
Due to the severity of the man’s beating and injuries and the fact that the victim lost consciousness during the incident, American Medical Response medics transported the victim to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
The victim, who officials did not name for his own protection, “remains in critical care,” according to Duckett.
During their investigation, deputies determined “the victim had been involved in an earlier argument with neighbors, resulting in a physical confrontation,” Duckett explained. “During the assault, the victim temporarily lost consciousness.”
As of 4 a.m., Thursday, April 20, no suspects had been arrested and the investigation is active and ongoing.
No further updates regarding the victim’s condition or the status of the investigation were available.
Anyone with information about this incident or who witnessed the battery is encouraged to contact Investigator Medina or Investigator Janecka at the Hemet Sheriff’s Station (951) 791-3400. Callers can refer to incident file number I171050065 and can remain anonymous. Citizens may also submit a tip anonymously at www.wetip.com or by using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.
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Trevor Montgomery runs Riverside County News Source and Shasta County News Source. Additionally, he writes for Riverside County based newspapers, Valley News and Anza Valley Outlook and also writes for Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County.
Trevor 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 and breaking his back in an off-duty accident.
During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations, including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center and Lake Elsinore Station, along with 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 and Personnel/Background Investigations. He finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator and was a court-designated expert in child abuse and child sex-related crimes.
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 12 – soon to be 13 – grandchildren.