Month: May 2017

VALLE VISTA: “Fun Run with First Responders” perfect way to end school’s first “100 Mile Club” challenge

Emergency first responders joined Valle Vista Elementary School students for the “Fun Run with First Responders” event. Front row from left to right: Deputy Roger Loza, Hemet Police Chief Dave Brown, Hemet Fire Chief Scott Brown and Riverside Sheriff’s Captain Leonard Purvis pose with students. Principal Christine Ramirez is seen on the left side of the group. HUSD photo VALLE VISTA – […]

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RIVERSIDE: Hair salon employee arrested, accused of lewd acts with a minor

RIVERSIDE – A hair salon employee was arrested Friday, May 5, the day after he allegedly sexually assaulted a minor at the salon where he worked. The incident, which was reported Thursday, May 4, allegedly happened at a business in the 10300 block of Arlington Avenue in Riverside. After an investigation, officers arrested Esteban Garcia Melchor, 49, of Riverside, Riverside Police Officer […]

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RIVERSIDE: Probationer arrested after compliance check

RIVERSIDE – Police officials yesterday announced the arrest of a probationer, who was found in possession of narcotics, illegally modified and stolen weapons and ammunition. The man was arrested Wednesday, May 3, in the 8700 block of Bruce Avenue in Riverside. At the end of the compliance sweep officers arrested Joe Louis Moore, 32, of Riverside. He was booked into the Southwest […]

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Rancho Cucamonga: 210 Freeway rollover leaves one dead, one critically injured

RANCHO CUCAMONGA – Officials are investigating after one person died and another was left in critical condition after a driver reportedly lost control, overturned and smashed into a light pole Friday night May 12. The deadly wreck happened on the westbound 210 Freeway, at the Archibald Avenue off ramp. California Highway Patrol officers, Rancho Cucamonga firefighters and American Medical Response medics responded to […]

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TEMECULA: Man, accused of committing lewd acts, arrested for indecent exposure

TEMECULA – A man suspected of committing lewd acts was arrested for indecent exposure May 3. Deputies arrested the alleged suspect at a business near Pujol Street, south of Felix Valdez Road, in Temecula. After an investigation, sheriff’s officials arrested Gilberto Marquez, 48, of Temecula. He was booked into the Southwest Justice Center on suspicion of indecent exposure, Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Steve […]

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HEMET: Purse snatch victim’s daughter chases down suspects, recovers mom’s purse

HEMET – Several juveniles were detained and a stolen purse was recovered after numerous juveniles ran into an open garage, snatched a purse and ran off into a dark neighborhood. The residential burglary happened in the 900 block of Mayberry Avenue at the intersection of S. Santa Fe Avenue in Hemet. City of Hemet police officers were dispatched to the home […]

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PERRIS: Marijuana impairment leads to DUI charges after minor-injury collision

PERRIS – A two-vehicle wreck resulted in the arrest of a man, accused of driving while under the influence of marijuana Wednesday, May 10. The accident happened on the 1100 Block of N. Perris Boulevard, near Nuevo Road, in Perris. After investigating the cause of the minor-injury traffic collision, officials arrested Salvador Velazquez-Madrigal, 20, of Perris, Riverside Sheriff’s Sgt. Jason […]

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WOODCREST: Girl kidnapped, sexually assaulted, after meeting man on social media

WOODCREST – Sheriff’s officials are seeking additional possible victims after they arrested a man they allege kidnapped and sexually assaulted a teenage girl after meeting the juvenile online via social media. Investigators arrested the man Wednesday, May 10, after a girl who lives in the Woodcrest area told her parents about the alleged incident, according to sheriff’s officials. After investigating the reported […]

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VALLE VISTA: Family pet believed killed in fire that destroyed mobile home

VALLE VISTA – At least one person was left homeless and a dog was believed to have perished after a fire broke out inside a residence, Wednesday, May 11. The fire, that destroyed a mobile-home, erupted at the Pueblo Sereno Mobile Home Park on the 25000 block of Lincoln Avenue in the unincorporated community of Valle Vista. Twenty-four firefighters from eight engine companies responded […]

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HEMET: “Possible threat” forces temporary lock down at middle school

HEMET – A Hemet middle school was placed on temporary lock down this afternoon after City of Hemet police officers were notified regarding a “possible threat” at the school, according to District officials. The incident and lock down happened at Acacia Middle School Friday, May 12. The school is located at 1200 E. Acacia Avenue in Hemet. Police officers were dispatched […]

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