News From Around The County
RIVERSIDE — Authorities have released few details but have confirmed they are investigating the death of an inmate who had been in custody at Riverside’s Robert Presley Detention Center. The man died Monday evening, March 11, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Sex offender arrested after parents thwart attempted kidnap of children, 3 and 4 Search for woman ongoing […]
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UPDATED: Saturday, March 16, 9:30 a.m. See Original Story below. MORENO VALLEY — Authorities are continuing to investigate and a grieving family is asking for answers after the fatal shooting of a San Bernardino County man at Moreno Valley’s Sunnymead Park last Tuesday, March 12. Neither Riverside County Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit or Moreno Valley Police Department officials have released […]
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PERRIS — Authorities are searching for a woman they allege tried to run down a deputy in a stolen vehicle early this morning, Wednesday, March 13. A deputy who was nearly struck by the stolen SUV opened fire at the woman, who managed to flee the area and evade apprehension. The shooting happened near the intersection of La More and […]
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HEMET — A possible car to car shooting inside Hemet’s gated Willowalk community caused two nearby schools to be placed onto precautionary lock down earlier today, Tuesday, March 12. Because the shooting happened within close proximity to West Valley High and Harmony Elementary schools, both campuses were reportedly locked down for a short period, while officers combed the area looking […]
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RIVERSIDE — A motorcyclist died in what is believed to have been a single-vehicle crash in Riverside earlier this afternoon, Tuesday, March 12. The deadly accident, which caused a SigAlert to be issued, happened on the eastbound 91 Freeway, just west of University Ave., according to a CHP incident log. Although the freeway has since been reopened, the University off […]
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REDDING — A home sustained major damage when a Redding man swerved to avoid a deer and smashed through the front door of a residence yesterday afternoon, Monday, March 11. According to CHP-Redding, the home was unoccupied at the time and the agency did not report any injuries. LEADING THE LOCAL HEADLINES: UPDATE: No victims found in car that crashed […]
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A wild pursuit that traveled from Menifee to Hemet ended when a felon fleeing in a stolen car crashed into two other vehicles and a wrought iron fence before fleeing on foot into a residential neighborhood Sunday afternoon, Mar. 10. The man, who was later determined to be a fugitive from justice, was apprehended with assistance from a sheriff’s K-9. […]
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LAKE ELSINORE — Details are beginning to emerge after a registered sex offender tried to snatch two young children from a Lake Elsinore park this morning, Monday, Mar. 11. Today’s terrifying incident happened at Rosetta Canyon Sports Park, south of Rosetta Canyon Dr. and Ardenwood Way. The alleged suspect was reportedly apprehended by several witnesses and citizens – including an […]
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JURUPA VALLEY — Two people were injured, including one who was hospitalized with serious injuries, after a two-vehicle traffic collision in Jurupa Valley Sunday morning, March 10. Yesterday’s major-injury crash happened at the intersection of Limonite Ave. and Archer St., just west of Van Buren Blvd. Two injured after Jurupa Valley major-injury crash Limonite Ave. has been the site of […]
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A PG&E aviation crew created a minor buzz in the Burney and Johnson Park area this afternoon, as area residents excitedly watched, filmed, and photographed, a PG&E helicopter make dozens of passes between the two small, Intermountain communities today, Sunday, Mar. 10. Photographs and videos taken by area residents and shared with SCNS showed the aviation crew ferrying hoisted and […]
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