News From Around The County
REDDING, Calif. — Two men were arrested after a probation search at Motel 6, located at 1250 Twin View Blvd., uncovered two handguns, along with heroin, marijuana, paraphernalia, and other items associated with drug sales, Saturday evening, Oct. 25. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Disagreement over chainsaws leads to gunfire inside Burney home Found with meth in stolen car, Anderson probationer […]
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UPDATED: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 11:45 a.m., With coroner’s release of information. MENIFEE, Calif. — Authorities say a man was killed in a solo-vehicle rollover accident in Quail Valley, Friday evening, Oct. 23. The deadly accident happened in the area of Goetz and Manganese roads. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Hemet motel room explosion brings huge response $2 million bail for Moreno Valley […]
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ANDERSON, Calif. — Authorities say an Anderson probationer found inside a stolen vehicle while in possession of methamphetamine was arrested Saturday evening, Oct. 24. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Argument between boys, 15, ends in fatal COSL shooting Trio of SR-299E crashes in Bella Vista strain emergency resources Disagreement over chainsaws leads to gunfire inside Burney home Redding PD discusses the […]
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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — Authorities say an investigation that began in late September led to the Oct. 23 arrest of a Moreno Valley man, now charged with multiple counts related to the sexual abuse of a child. Although officials have not specified how Mejia knew his victim, his charges suggest that he is related to the victim, who was younger […]
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EASTVALE, Calif. — Featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store and the latest in wholesome, innovative products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based and gluten-free selections, Sprouts Farmers Market has announced they will be opening a new store in Eastvale on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The new store, located at 13984 Limonite Ave., will expand local […]
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BELLA VISTA, Calif. — Authorities are continuing to investigate a trio of accidents that happened within miles of each other on SR-299E in the Bella Vista area, Friday evening, Oct. 23. The winding, two-lane mountain roadway has been the scene of multiple recent major injury and fatal collisions, including a deadly, two vehicle, head-on crash east of Moose Camp Rd., […]
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CITY OF SHASTA LAKE, Calif. — Authorities say a fight between two teens led the next day to the fatal shooting of one of the boys and the arrest of the other Friday, Oct. 23. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Redding PD discusses the Neighborhood Police Unit and the vital role it plays Disagreement over chainsaws leads to gunfire inside Burney […]
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REDDING, Calif. — In spite of recent calls for defunding police departments across the country which have led the headlines for months, nationwide polls show that most Americans overwhelmingly agree that patrol officers are invaluable and an absolute necessity to ensure the safety and security of the residents they serve. However, with a seemingly never-ending stream of 911 calls, today’s […]
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REDDING, Calif. — Although earlier budget cuts had axed the Redding Police Department’s former Neighborhood Police Unit (NPU), after seeing a significant rise in crime and quality of life issues in their city, in January 2016, the department re-established the specialized, five officer team. Consisting of four officers and a supervisor, Redding PD’s NPU focuses on solving long-term problems through […]
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BURNEY, Calif. — Authorities say a convicted Burney felon who is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition was arrested after firing a rifle at his roommate during a disagreement involving two chainsaws early Thursday evening, Oct. 22. The violent encounter and arrest happened at a private residence on the 37000 block of Bue Way, southwest of Grogan St. and Birch […]
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