Month: April 2019

UPDATE: FAA confirms rare WWII-era “flying wing” crashed into CRC prison in Norco, pilot killed

UPDATED: Monday, April 22, 3:20 p.m., With confirmation of plane involved, witness accounts, and other details UPDATED: Monday, April 22, 4:11 p.m., With confirmation of pilot’s death See Original Story and updates below NORCO — As officials are beginning to investigate today’s crash of a plane into the prison grounds of Norco’s California Rehabilitation Center, FAA officials have confirmed the […]

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Bicyclist ID’d, man arrested, after fatal JV hit and run

JURUPA VALLEY — A bicyclist was run down and killed by a hit and run driver in Jurupa Valley who was later identified, arrested, and charged in the man’s death. The deadly collision happened late Saturday evening, April 20, on Van Buren Blvd. just north of Limonite Ave. The alleged suspect was arrested about three miles from the scene of […]

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Feisty french fry-feasting ferret finds new forever home

In “Today’s lighter side of the news…” A feisty, black-footed ferret found flung on the footsteps of Banning City Hall last month has found a new home at Phelan’s Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the lives of abused, neglected, and abandoned exotic animals through rescue, rehabilitation and education. The frisky, four-legged fur-ball was […]

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Dozens sickened, one hospitalized, after thieves unleash bear spray at JV Kmart

JURUPA VALLEY — More than two-dozen employees and patrons of a Jurupa Valley Kmart had to be treated for exposure to bear spray after a pair of thieves unleashed the irritant on store employees who tried to stop the duo from stealing merchandise Saturday afternoon, April 20. According to officials, paramedics treated 25 to 30 people at the store, including […]

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No injuries after Indio officers exchange gunfire with gun-wielding man

BERMUDA DUNES — A man who engaged officers in a shooting at a Bermuda Dunes apartment complex Friday evening, April 19, was later arrested and has been charged with six felonies and two misdemeanors related to the incident. Neither the suspect or any of the involved officers were struck by the gunfire, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Tasers, […]

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RSO celebrates 4/20 by raiding Anza illegal grows, “tons” confiscated

ANZA — Under the guidance and direction of recently elected Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, officials from multiple agencies conducted a coordinated marijuana eradication operation throughout the Anza Valley today. April 20, or 4/20 – pronounced four-twenty – is slang in cannabis culture for the consumption of marijuana and also refers to annual cannabis-oriented celebrations that take place world-wide on […]

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BB gun-wielding Hemet man safely detained, hospitalized for evaluation

HEMET — A Hemet resident was safely detained and later hospitalized for a mental health evaluation after the man’s mother called 911 to report her son was acting erratically at the family’s residence and was possibly armed with a handgun. The woman’s call for help this morning, Saturday, April 20, brought officers from around the city, who eventually located the […]

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Enjoy a good laugh with Murrieta PD’s Weekly Roundup 4/18

From Murrieta PD/Facebook In “Today’s Lighter Side of the News…” – Thursday afternoon Officer Baker responded to a local big box store regarding a male at the location attempting to return items that he had not purchased. #thatsnothowthatworks Officer Baker quickly recognized the subject in question as they had had several encounters in the past. #heyIknowyou Officer Baker located heroin, […]

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Tasers, pepperballs, bean-bag shotgun used to subdue gun-wielding Hemet man

HEMET — A probationer who was seen walking through a Hemet neighborhood with a handgun was arrested after resisting officers Friday morning, April 19. According to witnesses at the scene, officials who responded to the incident used Tasers, pepperball rifles, and a bean-bag shotgun to subdue the uncooperative subject. Officers recovered a handgun at the scene and later reported the […]

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Community reporters thwart SJ man’s attempt to steal car

SAN JACINTO — A man who first stripped and then stole a car in San Jacinto Saturday afternoon, April 13, was arrested after a trio of community reporters spotted the alleged suspect’s suspicious activity and called 911. While waiting for officials to arrive, the three confronted the alleged thief, live-streaming their encounter with the man on social media. They continued […]

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