UPDATED: Black Lives Matter IE claims no affiliation with Saturday’s planned protest in Riverside

UPDATED: 07/14/2016 10:30 With a letter/post from Black Lives Matters member Matthew Young and my response to him. SEE ORIGINAL POST BELOW SEE ALL E-MAIL CORRESPONDENCE BELOW AFTER ORIGINAL REPORT From Mr. Young: ATTENTION! A WORD OF WARNING FROM BLACK LIVES MATTER IE CONCERNING SATURDAY’S PROTEST! We have already expressed concern about the apparent planned action this Saturday involving shutting down […]

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Accused Riverside child molester located, arrested in OK

In late 2015 the Riverside Police Department METRO / SWAT Team concluded an investigation into the whereabouts of Josue Mejia, a 33-year-old male who sexually assaulted a 13-year-old female. The young victim told investigating officers and detectives that during the assault she feared for her life. She also said if a relative had not arrived home unexpectedly, the assault would […]

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UPDATED: Navy member from Riverside arrested after fatally stabbing girlfriend, vehicle pursuit

RIVERSIDE – A member of the US Navy suspected of stabbing his girlfriend to death in the City of Riverside Sunday, July 10, was apprehended this morning; the day after he fatally stabbed his girlfriend. He was arrested after leading authorities on an early morning pursuit from San Diego back to the City of Riverside, where the deadly stabbing occurred, according to […]

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Two men arrested while burglarizing Riverside church

RIVERSIDE – An early morning burglary at St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church, in the 4700 block of Canyon Crest Drive, in Riverside Friday, July 8, ended with the arrest of two men who had broken into the church to steal items from the location, according to riverside Police officials. Following an investigation, Daniel H. Chun, 29, and Willy Leader Methu, 30, both […]

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Riverside “Safe In His Arms” police memorial vandalized, suspect arrested

RIVERSIDE – Officers from the Riverside Police Department arrested a transient Friday, July 8, at about 2:15 p.m., after a witness saw the woman vandalizing the “SAFE IN HIS ARMS” police memorial monument at the Riverside Police Department’s Orange Street station, at 4102 Orange Street, in Riverside. A witness who saw the female ripping off and breaking some of the tiles […]

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Stolen boxes of cigarettes leads to felony arrest in Riverside

RIVERSIDE – A man needing a severe nicotine fix stole several boxes filled with cartons of cigarettes Wednesday, July 6, at about 8:00 a.m., leading to his arrest by a Riverside Police officer several hours later. After an investigation William Hill III, 53, of Riverside, was located several hours later. He was arrested and booked into jail for one felony and […]

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Two jump from moving car during Riverside traffic stop, both arrested

RIVERSIDE – Officers from Riverside Police Department got a surprise when they attempted to stop a vehicle for a minor vehicle code violation Sunday, July 3,  and the driver and passenger both jumped from the car as it was still moving and fled on foot. Despite their attempt to flee from the officer, officers apprehended both subjects they were both […]

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11 weekend holiday incidents and arrests from Riverside PD

From Riverside Police Incidents Log “Here are summaries of a few incidents our Riverside Police Officers handled this past 4th of July weekend,” RPD. FRIDAY Friday afternoon, July 1, 2016 at about 1:15 p.m., officers contacted five subjects in vacant house located in the 5000 Block of Rose Avenue. One of the subjects was seen getting property out of a […]

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UPDATE: Pot dispensary employee survives shootout, attempted robbery

UPDATE: 07/04/2016 An employee from the Riverside Cannabis Club confirmed this afternoon that the employee involved in last Saturday’s attempted robbery and shootout with several suspects survived his injuries but would provide no further information. The dispensary has remained opened for business since the incident. RVERSIDE – An employee from a medical marijuana dispensary was critically wounded when he exchanged gunfire […]

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Two severely burned after butane hash oil lab explosion at Riverside home

RIVERSIDE – Two people suffered extensive burns and a house was badly damaged when a marijuana butane hash oil lab exploded in the 3600 block of Castle Reagh Place, in Riverside. The explosion and injuries occurred Monday, July 4, at about 1:11 a.m., The City of Riverside Public Safety Communications Center received numerous calls reporting multiple loud explosions and flames […]

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