Hemet bicyclist, 74, killed after veering in front of motorist in San Jacinto

SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Authorities say an elderly bicyclist was killed when he veered his bike into oncoming traffic and was struck by a passing motorist in San Jacinto early Saturday evening, March 26. The deadly collision occurred on Lake Park Drive south of Soboba Road and forced the hours-long closure of Lake Park Drive, according to officials. LEADING THE […]

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Hemet man accused of murdering cellmate ordered to stand trial

INDIO, Calif. — A felon in custody on a fugitive from justice warrant who stands accused in the bludgeoning death of his cellmate while being housed at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio last July was ordered yesterday to stand trial for the man’s brutal murder. The murdered inmate, John Hemmer, 48, of South Dakota, was awaiting trial after […]

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MSJC celebrates groundbreaking of new $39M STEM building and opening of Animatronic Makerspace

SAN JACINTO, Calif., — More than 200 people gathered together yesterday to help Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) celebrate the groundbreaking of a new nearly $40 million Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) building and debut of its new Animatronic Makerspace at its San Jacinto Campus. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: La Quinta woman arrested after 85-year-old relative’s murder 9 people […]

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New details released after second deadly Ramona Expressway accident on same day claims life of Nuevo man, 88

UPDATED: Sunday, March 20, 9:36 a.m., With Sheriff’s release of information. Originally Published: Saturday, March 19, 11:52 a.m. See Original Story below. SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Sheriff’s officials today released new information regarding the cause of a deadly four-vehicle collision near the border of San Jacinto and Lakeview early Thursday morning, March 17. The multi-vehicle crash claimed the life of […]

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San Jacinto man, 21, ID’d after fatal Ramona Expressway head-on collision in Nuevo

NUEVO, Calif., — Authorities say a San Jacinto man was killed in a three-vehicle head-on collision in Nuevo early Thursday morning, March 17. The deadly collision happened on a notoriously dangerous section of Ramona Expressway near Hansen Avenue / Davis Road, an area known for speeding, illegal passing and impatient/distracted driving that has claimed many lives over the years. (See below […]

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Southwest RivCo probation and parole sweep yields 42 arrests – Stolen vehicle, firearms, narcotics also seized

MENIFEE, Calif., — Authorities say a large-scale, multi-agency probation and parole compliance sweep conducted on Wednesday, March 9, led to the arrest of 42 subjects who were either found to be in violation of the terms of their parole or probation, who were engaged in criminal activities, or who were actively being sought for earlier violations or warrants. Around 160 […]

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Out of jail on bail after violating DV restraining order, recently censured SJUSD Board Trustee arrested again

SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Details are beginning to emerge after a sitting member of the San Jacinto Unified School District Board of Trustees – who was recently censured by other board members for alleged “unacceptable conduct” – was arrested last Saturday, March 5 on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. The arrest was related to violating a domestic violence restraining order, […]

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Hemet man found with unregistered weapons & high-capacity magazines arrested in Cabazon

CABAZON, Calif., — Authorities say a Hemet man is facing more than a dozen felony charges after being found sitting inside a vehicle where multiple unregistered weapons and high-capacity magazines were discovered in his possession Wednesday evening, March 9. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Hemet murder leads to local man’s swift arrest Local man, 28, ID’d after Riverside 3-vehicle rollover collision Men […]

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Facing 65 felony charges involving sex crimes against three children, San Jacinto fugitive nabbed in Rosarito, Mexico

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif., — Authorities say a former San Jacinto man facing sixty-five felony charges involving sex crimes against three minors, who became a fugitive from justice when he twice failed to appear in court to answer his charges, was apprehended in Mexico earlier this week. The man, 77-year-old Harry Arlington Durette, has since been extradited back to Riverside County […]

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Hemet murder leads to local man’s swift arrest

HEMET, Calif., — Authorities say a man was arrested for murder after an assault with a deadly weapon left another man dead in an unincorporated part of Hemet late Tuesday evening, March 8. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Motorcyclist airlifted after Aguanga crash Local man, 28, ID’d after Riverside 3-vehicle rollover collision DUI alleged after local man seen recklessly driving at […]

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