News From Around The County
RIVERSIDE — Officers who responded to a Riverside home to check on the welfare of an elderly woman found themselves in the middle of a murder investigation after finding the victim’s lifeless body early Tuesday morning, Feb. 12. A parolee has since been arrested for the woman’s murder, which happened at Silvercrest Senior Residence, in the 3000 block of Orange […]
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FULLERTON — Authorities are investigating the in-custody death of a man who was apprehended last Monday after going on a violent neighborhood rampage and attacking City of Fullerton police officers who responded to the scene. During last week’s melee, officers deployed several less-lethal options, including firing a “sponge gun” and multiple tasers while trying to gain control of the violent […]
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From Murrieta Police Department: In today’s “Lighter Side of the News…” – Friday evening Officer Bock was in the right place at the right time – depending on what side of the story you’re on. Dispatch had received a report of suspicious activity in the shopping center along Madison Avenue. The caller stated that they had witnessed a male running […]
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UPDATED: Sunday, Feb. 17, 8 a.m. See original story and all photos below. RIVERSIDE — Authorities have identified a man who was arrested after he allegedly stabbed two bouncers at Duke’s Bar & Grill, a popular night club near UCR Riverside. The man also allegedly fired a handgun at the bouncers, but was ultimately overpowered and subdued by bouncers and […]
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SAN JACINTO — As heavy rains pounded Riverside County and surrounding regions yesterday, Thursday, Feb. 14, dozens of first responders were called in to assist during multiple San Jacinto area swift-water rescues. Three separate rescues were reported over the course of a few hours and all happened with a ten-mile radius. Other swift-water rescues were reported throughout Riverside County and […]
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SHASTA LAKE — Several days of continuous snowfall are suspected of causing multiple boats harbored at Shasta Lake to become over-weighted and top-heavy, with numerous boats in one harbor alone that are listing heavily, taking on water, or sinking. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Redding PD’s UAV’s prove critical during major incidents Man who fatally shot Anderson roommate arrested Oak Run […]
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MENIFEE — A motorist who had reportedly exited his vehicle and was trying to help a dog out of the roadway was fatally struck by a vehicle in Menifee early yesterday evening, Thursday, Feb. 14. The deadly accident happened on State Hwy 74 between Menifee and Briggs roads. The victim, later identified as Abel Soto, 25, of Corona, succumbed to […]
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BEAUMONT — An allegedly intoxicated man causing a disturbance and seen waving what was believed to be a handgun was arrested after causing a scare outside a Beaumont business yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, Feb 13. The incident, which sent area shoppers scrambling for safety, happened in the 1600 block of E. 6th St., near N. Highland Springs Ave., according to Beaumont […]
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BANNING — A large portion of Hwy 243 between Banning and Mountain Center has been closed indefinitely after sections of the two-lane mountain roadway were swept away earlier today, according to a CHP incident log for the San Gorgonio Pass area. The road closures are due to ongoing heavy rains and flooding that continue to pound the Riverside County area […]
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UPDATED: Thursday, Feb 14, 2:45 p.m., With additional road closure information. RIVERSIDE COUNTY — With heavy rain continuing to fall throughout Riverside County and surrounding areas, flash flood warnings have been issued for the Holy Fire burn areas of Riverside and Orange counties. Although the flash flood warnings were expected to continue through this morning, the National Weather Service has […]
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