News From Around The County
MURRIETA — Sheriff’s officials today are investigating the death of an in-custody inmate at Murrieta’s Cois Byrd Detention Center. The adult male was found unresponsive early Saturday morning, Dec. 15. Despite life-saving efforts, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to sheriff’s officials, who say that no foul play is suspected in the inmate’s death. LEADING THE RCNS […]
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UPDATED: Monday, Dec 17, 8:30 a.m., With coroner’s release of information MENIFEE — Officials have identified a woman who died after being struck by a vehicle early Saturday evening, Dec. 15. The fatal accident, which happened in the area of Highway 74 and 3rd St., in Menifee, was the first of two pedestrians hit and killed in Menifee in less […]
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ANZA — A woman attacked by three dogs while reportedly hanging laundry on her own rural Anza property was airlifted in critical condition with injuries officials have described as “severe.” Images of the three dogs later released by Riverside County Animal Services showed one of the trio with blood stains covering its head and snout, and splashed across its chest. […]
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From Murrieta PD/Facebook – New Year’s is coming and it’s time to make your resolution. Are you going to start going to the gym, eat better, maybe keep it simple and just try and make better choices? #babysteps #abetteryou Whatever your resolution is, having goals is a good thing. #motivation #settingpersonalrecords Just remember to pace yourself. Being arrested twice in […]
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UPDATED: Saturday, Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m. See original story and photos below. LAKE ELSINORE — Sheriff’s officials investigating this morning’s shooting of two men have released additional details and information about the shooting, which they say left two victims with “life-threatening injuries.” The double shooting happened at Lakefront Plaza on the 31000 block of Riverside Dr., between Lincoln and Joy […]
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COACHELLA — A school bus driver who apparently suffered a medical emergency while transporting 35 students later died after bumping into the back of another bus early Friday morning, Dec. 14. This morning’s fatal incident happened in the parking lot of Coachella Valley High School, on the 83800 block of Airport Blvd., according to CHP. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: UPDATE: […]
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HEMET — A convicted felon and probationer with warrants for statutory rape and other charges was arrested after a dangerous vehicle pursuit early Wednesday evening, Dec. 12. The thirty minute chase that covered nearly 20 miles wound its way through the cities of Hemet and San Jacinto, as well as several unincorporated areas, including Winchester and Homeland, according to Hemet […]
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CASSEL — Emergency and power officials are responding to multiple reports of power lines down in Cassel and Old Station this afternoon, Friday, Dec. 14. The downed live wires in Cassell also reportedly started a small grass and brush fire in front of Cassel post office at 21594 Cassel Rd., between Kern Rd. and Manzanita Way. Hat Creek Resort in […]
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TEMECULA – The Embassy Suites by Hilton Temecula Valley Wine Country announced it is an official collection site for this holiday season’s Toys for Tots drive to collect toys to distribute to children in need. LEADING THE TEMECULA AREA HEADLINES: HIG announces $13 million sale of Temecula LA Fitness UPDATE: I-215 re-opened after officials coax suicidal woman to safety UPDATE: Report of “suspicious person” […]
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HEMET — Officials have confirmed at least one person died in an early morning residential blaze in Hemet Friday, Dec. 14. Area residents who woke to the fire reportedly tried to enter the burning home to save an elderly woman and dog trapped inside the blaze, but were forced back by intense heat and flames. This morning’s deadly fire, which […]
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