Category: Hemet / San Jacinto

DUI alleged after local man seen recklessly driving at Valley Wide Park before solo-vehicle rollover

SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Authorities say a suspected drunk driver was arrested after a solo-vehicle crash that occurred in the parking lot of Valley Wide Regional Park in San Jacinto Friday afternoon, March 4. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Local man, 28, ID’d after Riverside 3-vehicle rollover collision Excessive speed suspected in Jurupa Valley crash that killed Riverside driver, critically injured […]

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DUI alleged after San Jacinto head-on crash that seriously injured other driver

SAN JACINTO, Calif., — A two-vehicle head-on collision in San Jacinto led to the arrest of a suspected drunk driver and another driver being seriously injured and hospitalized late last night, Sunday, March 6. Although the crash, which happened on N. State Street, south of W. Community College Way, forced the hours-long closure of State Street, no significant delays in […]

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Wanted firearm-wielding Hemet carjacking suspect shot by Gang Task Force officials during apprehension

HEMET, Calif., — Authorities say a wanted Hemet felon and suspected carjacker who fled from Riverside County Gang Task Force members was apprehended after Task Force officials opened fire on the firearm-wielding man Wednesday afternoon, March 2. The felon, who was struck by the officers’ and deputies’ gunfire, was wanted on three felony warrants for carjacking, robbery, drugs, and weapons […]

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Man shot multiple times after money-related argument between Hemet roommates erupts into violence

HEMET Calif., — Authorities say a disagreement between roommates turned violent and led to one of the men chasing and shooting the other man multiple times in a Hemet residential neighborhood late Wednesday afternoon, March 2. Both men were taken to area hospitals for treatment after the violent encounter, which happened in the 300 block of W. Kimball Avenue, between […]

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Woman who resisted purse snatcher shot outside Hemet business

HEMET, Calif., — Authorities today are continuing to search for a gunman who opened fire on a woman while robbing her of her purse outside a Hemet business late Monday afternoon, Feb. 28. The robbery and shooting happened at the Certified Smog Test and Repair, located to the front of the DMV in the 1200 block of S. State Street, […]

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Robbed of skateboard and pushed into oncoming traffic, Hemet teen critically injured – Suspects and witnesses sought

UPDATED: Wednesday, March 2, 12:05 p.m., With GoFundMe link. Originally Published: Tuesday, March 1, 10:31 a.m. HEMET, Calif., — Authorities today are continuing to investigate the robbery and attack of a 15-year-old boy who was confronted by a group of juveniles who stole his skateboard before pushing him into oncoming traffic Monday afternoon, Feb. 28. Officials say the teen was […]

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Trio of teens nabbed after high-speed pursuit ends with crash into San Jacinto business

SAN JACINTO, Calif., — A trio of teens who led deputies on a high-speed pursuit that ended when the vehicle they were in crashed into a San Jacinto business were apprehended last night, Monday, Feb. 21. Although none of the teens were injured in the accident, the business the vehicle crashed into, SJ Sports Shop, located in the 100 block […]

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Local woman, 33, ID’d after fatal San Jacinto head-on collision

SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Authorities say a local woman was killed in a two-vehicle head-on collision in San Jacinto early Saturday morning, Feb. 19. The deadly crash, which sent another motorist to the hospital, happened on N. Sanderson Avenue north of W. Ramona Expressway, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Trio of teens nabbed after high-speed pursuit ends with […]

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Video reveals chaotic Beaumont shooting as officials race to save officer crushed underneath overturned vehicle

BEAUMONT, Calif., — Newly released video footage of a deadly officer and deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Beaumont last December is helping to shed light on the circumstances that led to the death of a wanted felon. The video also showed the simultaneous and heroic rescue of an officer – amidst heavy gunfire – who was left trapped and injured […]

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Six injured after vehicle careens off Hwy 79 while traveling through Lamb Canyon

BEAUMONT, Calif., — Authorities say six people were hospitalized after a vehicle careened off Hwy 79 south of Beaumont Tuesday morning, Feb. 15. Initial and unconfirmed early reports from the scene indicated several people may have been ejected from the small passenger vehicle as it overturned multiple times down a steep and rocky embankment while traveling through Lamb Canyon, just […]

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