News From Around The County
HEMET — A woman, convicted barely one month ago of possession of methamphetamine for sales, was arrested again earlier today when she tried to flee from officers who stopped her while she was riding a bike. The alleged suspect, already on probation for last month’s arrest and conviction, was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm with an altered […]
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COACHELLA — A man and woman were arrested at the conclusion of a traffic stop after officials found they were driving a stolen car and were in possession of an illegal, sawed-off rifle, ammunition, drugs, and narcotics paraphernalia, Thursday, Apr. 26. The traffic stop and arrest happened in the area of Vineta Lane and Genoa Street, northeast of Avenue 52 and Shady […]
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UPDATED: Sunday, Apr.. 29, 1 A.M., With video of apprehension UPDATED: Friday, Apr. 27, 7:30 p.m., With additional information and interviews UPDATED: Friday, Apr. 27, 4 a.m., With information regarding suspect’s release SEE ORIGINAL STORY BELOW MENIFEE — A Menifee man, accused of sexually assaulting a young girl during her brother’s baseball practice at Menifee’s La Ladera Park has been released […]
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UPDATED: Monday, Apr. 23, 11 p.m., With PSI video from scene. HEMET — A violent disturbance and reported stabbing at a Hemet residence led to a brief but tense standoff, foot chase, and eventual arrest of two people involved in the volatile incident. The investigation began earlier this evening on the 4100 block of Amber Ridge, northeast of Mustang Way and S. […]
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MURRIETA — An elderly woman was rescued Saturday afternoon from a remote, hiking trail in the hills west of Murrieta and Temecula. The unincorporated area is home to a number of popular, well-traveled hiking trails, including Sylvan Meadows, Santa Rosa Plateau and Hidden Valley Trails among others. Emergency first responders were dispatched to the Vernal Pool Trail, in the area of Rancho California and Tenaja Roads, shortly before […]
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UPDATED: Monday, Apr. 23, 6 p.m. With additional info from CHP UPDATED: Monday, Apr. 23, 1 a.m. With video from scene UPDATED: Sunday, Apr. 22, 11:57 p.m. With additional photos SEE ORIGINAL REPORT BELOW SAN JACINTO — California Highway Patrol has released additional information about a fatal, head-on collision that happened last night on Sanderson Avenue. The deadly wreck happened […]
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MORENO VALLEY — A woman escaped injury earlier this evening after losing control of her car, plowing through a caution sign, and overturning in a field adjacent to Gilman Springs Road. The non-injury, rollover wreck happened between Bridge Street and Hwy 79, in an unincorporated area near Mystic Lake, between Moreno Valley and San Jacinto. SEE ALSO: BREAKING: SAN JACINTO: Man, possibly DUI […]
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RIVERSIDE — Officials are investigating a shooting after a man was found in critical condition, trapped inside an overturned car, Saturday evening, Apr. 21. The overturned vehicle was found in the area of Fern Avenue, between Madison and Grace Streets, in Riverside’s Casa Blanca neighborhood. Riverside Police and Fire officials along with other emergency first responders were dispatched to the scene about 8:13 p.m., after […]
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SAN JACINTO — Last Friday the 13th was a very unlucky day for dozens of drivers who were too distracted by their cell phones to notice a smiling and waving undercover sheriff official on a street corner holding a sign warning that cell phone users were about to receive a ticket. “I’m a cop!” the sign advised. “If you’re using […]
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MORENO VALLEY — Reports of gunfire and a large brawl involving dozens of teens and young adults inside Moreno Valley Mall’s food court brought deputies racing to the location Friday evening, Apr. 20. Although initial reports of gunfire were later determined to be the sound of chairs and tables being thrown at security personnel trying to break up the melee, several people were detained during […]
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