Series of San Jacinto sexual assaults leads to Hemet man’s arrest

SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Residents of the San Jacinto valley are breathing a sigh of relief today after a sexual predator, who officials allege sexually assaulted multiple women over the last five months, was identified and apprehended yesterday afternoon, according to an updated sheriff’s release that was issued today. The series of sexual assaults, each of which happened in the […]

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San Jacinto sexual assault suspect remains at large, “multiple” traumatized victims left in his wake

UPDATED: Friday, Sept. 3, 12:15 a.m., To include most recent Sheriff’s flier. SAN JACINTO, Calif. — A series of sexual assaults, which have all happened along the same San Jacinto public walking trail over the last five months, have left area residents wary of using the popular trail and fearful of when the next attack may occur. Each of the […]

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Witness reports man was “going around 120 mph” before deadly fiery wreck in Homeland

HOMELAND, Calif., — Authorities say speeding and reckless driving may have led to a fiery, rollover wreck that killed a local man early Monday morning, Aug. 23. The fatal, solo-vehicle accident happened along Highway 74/Florida Avenue near Cortrite Avenue, when the speeding vehicle plowed into a concrete barrier within a construction zone and overturned into a power pole, causing the […]

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UPDATE: Swift arrest after Hemet shooting leaves one woman dead, another critically injured

UPDATED: Tuesday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. See Originally Story below. HEMET, Calif., — Authorities today announced the arrest of a man suspected of shooting two women in Hemet Sunday evening, Aug. 16. One of the women passed away at the scene and the other remains hospitalized in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, according to officials; who said they have still […]

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San Jacinto man attacked, suffers life-threatening injuries

UPDATED: Monday, Aug. 16, 2 p.m., With photos, additional details provided by Hemet News Originally Published: Monday, Aug. 16, 9:03 a.m. SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Authorities say a local man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was attacked in broad daylight outside a San Jacinto apartment complex yesterday afternoon, Sunday, Aug 15. The attack, which remains under investigation and has not […]

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Hemet man ID’d after fatal head-on crash on Winchester Road

MURRIETA, Calif., — Although no details have been released as to how a fatal, head-on traffic collision occurred in Murrieta yesterday afternoon, Thursday, Aug. 12, officials today identified the driver who was killed in the accident. The deadly collision, which forced the hours-long closure of Winchester Road, happened just south of Briggs Road, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: […]

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Fight with armed security guard outside Hemet Taco Bell leads to fatal shooting

HEMET, Calif., — Authorities today are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting of a man by an armed security guard outside a Hemet Taco Bell late last night, Friday, Aug. 6. The man killed in the shooting had reportedly urinated in full-view of the fast-food restaurant’s patrons and allegedly fought with a security guard who tried to confront him, leading […]

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Out of jail on bail on other charges, embattled San Jacinto councilmember arrested again – Bail now set at $5 million

SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Out of jail on bail and awaiting trial on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from his alleged involvement in the operation of an illegal cannabis dispensary in San Jacinto, embattled City of San Jacinto City Councilmember Joel De Anda Lopez was arrested again Thursday after deputies investigated a “series” of domestic violence related allegations against […]

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San Jacinto man dies after fiery crash into tree in Temecula

TEMECULA, Calif., — Authorities say a speeding driver was killed after a fiery, solo-vehicle wreck into a Temecula tree Sunday afternoon, Aug. 1. The deadly accident, which caused the hours-long closure of Rancho Vista Road, happened near the Ronald Reagan Sports Park, according to sheriff and fire officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Attempting to leap from moving car during Riverside pursuit, […]

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Wanted San Jacinto felon arrested after lengthy high-speed pursuit has long criminal history

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif., — Authorities say a wanted San Jacinto felon with multiple felony warrants for crimes including hit and run resulting in death or serious bodily injuries, possession of a stolen vehicle, and others was arrested after a dangerous vehicle pursuit in a stolen vehicle Wednesday evening, July 28. The lengthy chase traveled through numerous Riverside County cities and […]

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