Beaumont man who jumped in front of big rig killed, suicide suspected

BEAUMONT, Calif. — Authorities say that evidence and witness statements at the scene of a deadly accident involving a tractor trailer that ran over a Beaumont man suggested that the man may have purposely thrown himself in front of the oncoming big rig Tuesday afternoon, May 11. The deadly incident happened along Highland Springs Avenue between 6th Street and the […]

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Citing COVID concerns, 2021 Shasta County Peace Officer Memorial events cancelled

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Citing COVID concerns, the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office announced today that this year’s planned National Police Week commemorative events honoring Shasta County law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty have been scrapped. “Due to the COVID Pandemic, it has been decided with great sadness that the in-person ceremony, memorial run, and […]

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Shasta County’s Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Permit process transitioning to online system

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Beginning Monday, May 17, to streamline the process for issuing Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) licenses the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office will be transitioning to a new online system. This system, called “Permitium”, will allow the public to go online 24 hours a day, turn in new and renewal applications electronically, and submit payment. The link to this […]

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Social media letter to Murrieta burglar who dropped cell phone leaves area residents laughing

MURRIETA, Calif. — In a tongue-in-cheek social media release, Murrieta Police Department wrote an open letter to the suspect of a vehicle burglary who accidently dropped her cell phone inside a vehicle she is suspected of burglarizing.  The letter, which was addressed to “Cristina”, humorously asked, “How weird is that? I mean, how on Earth would your phone get into […]

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UPDATE: Two more 91 Freeway BB gun shootings bring three day total to six victims

UPDATED: Wednesday, May 12, 11:30 a.m. See Original Story below. RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — California Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate a three day series of freeway BB gun shootings that have now left six victims with damaged vehicles, after their windows were shot out at various locations along the 91 Freeway. The first shooting was reported Sunday May 9, […]

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El Cerrito murder investigation continuing after man, 28, fatally shot

EL CERRITO, Calif. — Authorities have released very few details after a man was fatally shot in El Cerrito early Saturday morning, May 8. Officials who are continuing to investigate the deadly shooting, which happened in the 19000 block of Washington Street, south of El Cerrito and Temecal Canyon roads, have said that no arrests have been made. LEADING THE […]

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San Jacinto “Quality of Life” operation yields 51 warrants, 24 arrests, 3 stolen vehicles

SAN JACINTO, Calif. — Responding to recent complaints and growing concerns regarding area homeless and criminal activity including theft, stolen vehicles, indecent exposure, assaults, and disturbing the peace, officials from multiple agencies in San Jacinto recently conducted a day-long “Quality of Life” enforcement operation. The eight-hour operation, which was conducted on Friday, May 7, resulted in more than 50 arrest […]

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“Rolling around in traffic”, man fatally run over in Riverside

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Authorities say a transient who was possibly under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and was seen rolling around in the lanes of traffic was fatally struck in Riverside Sunday evening, May 9. The deadly accident, which remains under investigation, happened on Magnolia Avenue south of Elizabeth Street, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Deputy fatally […]

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