UPDATED: Three displaced by Hemet blaze on Ivy Street

UPDATED: 07/08/2016 5:30 p.m. With interview from the fire victim.   Vanessa Marie Fuentes, whose home and car were destroyed by last night’s fire talked about her harrowing ordeal and how her family lost everything they owned, including their 8-week-old puppy, named Rosie. Fuentes explained she first became aware her home was on fire when her fiancé woke her up […]

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UPDATED: 5 officers dead, as many as 6 others shot during “peaceful protest” in Texas

UPDATE: 07/08/2016 1:57 a.m. Officials report suspect in negotiations with officers takes his own life by a self-inflicted gun wound.   UPDATE: 07/07/2016 12:50 p.m. Officials confirmed a fifth officer has died from wounds received during the shooting rampage. Four people have been detained who are believed to possibly be connected with the shooting. Police are also negotiating with a fifth suspect.   UPDATE: 07/07/2016 […]

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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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Officials investigating Moreno Valley murder-suicide

MORENO VALLEY – Officials from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Moreno Valley Police Station announced today, July 5 that they are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred in the 13200 Block of Wichita Way, in Moreno Valley. The incident occurred June 24, at about 9:52 a.m., according to Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Walter Mendez. Deputies were initially dispatched to the residence regarding a […]

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UPDATE #4: Man pins deputies down with gunfire inside residence, leading to officer involved shooting

UPDATE: 07/05/2016 11:40 p.m. With additional pictures.   UPDATE: 07/05/2016 12:15 p.m. With details and information from sheriff’s department. Original story and update below.    At about 3:50 PM, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Eastvale Police Station responded to the 5700 block of Westchester Way, to assist Cal Fire/Riverside County firefighters with a suicidal subject at the location, according […]

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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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