News From Around The County
BEAUMONT — A woman has died from injuries she sustained when she was struck by her own vehicle at a Beaumont restaurant drive-through Saturday afternoon, Dec. 8. The bizarre and deadly accident happened at the 2nd Street Marketplace on the 1400 block of the E. 2nd Street. Officials investigating the incident later determined that when the victim exited her vehicle, […]
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RIVERSIDE — As many as five victims and a dog were reportedly plucked from the Santa Ana River during swift water rescues near the Main St. bridge in Riverside, Thursday evening, Dec. 6. The rescue was initiated after heavy rains caused the river bottom to become engorged with fast flowing water, stranding several people who were believed to have been […]
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UPDATED: Sunday, Dec. 9, 12 p.m., With photos from scene. HAT CREEK — A woman who managed to pull herself from her wrecked rental vehicle is headed to a rendezvous point in Burney where she is expected to be airlifted to Mercy Medical Center in Redding, according to official radio traffic and a California Highway Patrol incident log. The victim […]
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ANDERSON — Using the innovative approach of enlisting the help of area residents, Anderson Police Department is seeking volunteers from all areas and neighborhoods within the city to help with a sting operation aimed at curtailing the theft of packages left on porches and by front doors by delivery drivers. Volunteers’ homes do not need to be equipped with front […]
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JOSHUA TREE — A California Highway Patrol officer and Joshua Tree resident was arrested Friday, Dec. 7, after a months-long investigation into allegations that he was engaging in sexual misconduct and child molestation involving at least two girls, as young as 14-years-old. Officials believe there could be additional victims who have not yet come forward or been identified and have […]
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HEMET — Details are beginning to emerge after a Hemet man led Hemet police officers on a dangerous, high-speed pursuit yesterday afternoon, Thursday, Dec. 6. The chase wound its way through residential neighborhoods and along city streets, where the fleeing man crashed multiple times before he was apprehended after attempting to flee on foot from, and then fighting with, pursuing […]
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HEMET — A brightly-colored red sweatshirt, complete with a laughing Elmo character, helped police officers investigating a strong-arm robbery locate and identify two alleged robbery suspects, Thursday morning, Dec. 6. Yesterday morning’s robbery happened on the 100 block of S. Buena Vista St., between Florida and Kimball avenues. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Trio in stolen truck arrested outside Hemet bank […]
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HEMET — Two men and a woman were arrested in Hemet earlier today after the trio was found inside a stolen pickup truck during a routine vehicle check. The check that led to today’s arrests happened in the parking lot of Provident Bank at 1690 E. Florida Ave., between San Jacinto and Girard streets. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Riverside attorney […]
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MORENO VALLEY — Law enforcement agencies from throughout southern California came together in Moreno Valley to conduct a commercial vehicle checkpoint Tuesday, Dec. 4. The operation happened on Cactus Ave., between Elsworth and Graham streets. During the “highly successful” five-hour checkpoint, 91 commercial vehicles were stopped and inspected, resulting in 141 citations issued, three vehicles impounded, and eleven trucks being […]
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REDDING — A 61-year-old Redding man is in critical condition after he was struck by a pickup truck while attempting to cross the road, early Tuesday evening, Dec. 4. The major-injury accident happened near the intersection of South and California streets, according to Redding PD. LEADING THE REDDING HEADLINES: Man threatens to sexually assault girl, 4, while masturbating in her […]
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