News From Around The County
SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Authorities today were saddened to announce that a second person has died as a result of a four-vehicle rollover collision that happened in San Jacinto two weeks ago. The now double-fatal crash, which had already claimed the life of an 88-year-old Nuevo man, happened near the border of San Jacinto and Lakeview early Thursday morning, March […]
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WOODCREST, Calif., — Authorities say a motorist was critically injured in a two-vehicle rollover crash that left one vehicle wrapped around a traffic signal pole in the unincorporated community of Woodcrest Friday evening, March 25. The accident occurred at the intersection of Van Buren Boulevard and Canyon View Drive and forced the hours-long closure of the intersection while officials worked at the […]
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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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TEMECULA, Calif., — Authorities say an AMR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) was arrested after allegations of sexual assault surfaced against him Friday, March 25. The alleged incident occurred during a medical aid call within the city of Temecula while the underage victim was being transported in the back of an ambulance to an unspecified hospital. Officials have since said they […]
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PERRIS, Calif., — Although very few details have been released, authorities today confirmed that a pair of Perris sisters were arrested yesterday morning for their alleged involvement in the death of a Moreno Valley man Thursday, March 24. Officials have not said how or if the sisters and victim knew each other, what may have led to the fatal encounter, or […]
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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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RIVERSIDE, Calif., — Authorities say a tip regarding the ongoing sale of narcotics led to a search warrant and the arrest of a Riverside man, Thursday, March 17. During the service of the search warrant, officers discovered and seized a significant quantity of Xanax bars, along with heroin and rock cocaine. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Victorville man arrested after using […]
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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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LA QUINTA, Calif., — Authorities say an unattended death investigation in La Quinta led to the arrest of a woman who now stands accused of the murder of one of her elderly relatives. The alleged suspect, 59-year-old Sally Martha Webster, was arrested on March 18, the day after reporting the passing of 85-year-old Rosemary Webster. Although officials have said that […]
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RIVERSIDE, Calif., — Authorities say a Victorville man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault and robbery that occurred in Riverside on Monday, March 7. According to officials, the alleged suspect had used a popular dating app to lure the victim to a location where he attempted to rape and then robbed her at gunpoint. Officials say that […]
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