Bianco – Riverside County News Source

New videos, details released after Eastvale hostage standoff that left deputies pinned under heavy fire

January 2, 2021 Trevor Montgomery

EASTVALE, Calif. — Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco on Wednesday released several video and audio clips along with new details regarding a barricaded hostage standoff and deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Eastvale early Saturday morning, Nov. 14. In Wednesday’s Critical Incident video release, Sheriff Bianco explained that the incident, which began as an unknown trouble call and ended with the […]

Attorneys dispute facts after new details, videos released following Riverside County in-custody death

December 22, 2020 Trevor Montgomery

UPDATED: Thursday, Dec. 24, With additional information from attorneys representing Serrano’s family. Originally Published: Tuesday, Dec, 22, 2:07 p.m. RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — In a swift and decisive move following the in-custody death of a man at a Jurupa Valley Stater Bros. market Tuesday evening, Dec. 15, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco held a news conference late Monday afternoon to […]

We “will not be blackmailed, bullied, or used as muscle,” RivCo Sheriff says of Governor’s mandates

December 5, 2020 Trevor Montgomery

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — In a move joining other California law enforcement agencies across the state, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco yesterday announced his deputies would not be enforcing California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recently updated stay-at-home orders, curfews, and other mandates regarding the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis and pandemic. Calling the Governor’s orders “hypocritical”, “dictatorial”, and “flat out ridiculous”, […]

UPDATE: Stabbed in neck and head before fatally shooting suspect, deputy’s recovery continuing

August 12, 2020 Trevor Montgomery

UPDATED: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 3:45 p.m., with additional details from Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. UPDATED: Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1:30 p.m., with release of suspect’s name and CORRECTED to reflect the type of weapon used, since described as a screwdriver. Originally published on Saturday, Aug. 8: Repeatedly stabbed during Rancho Mirage scuffle, deputy fatally shoots man RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — Authorities […]

Riverside inmate dies in custody – COVID-19 suspected

April 26, 2020 Trevor Montgomery

BANNING, Calif. — Authorities are investigating the in-custody death of an inmate who had been incarcerated at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility (SCF) in Banning. The man had been in custody since August, 2019 when he was booked into jail on charges of arson and burglary. According to sheriff’s officials, doctors suspect the inmate – who was being held […]

Bianco sworn in as 14th RivCo Sheriff

January 9, 2019 Trevor Montgomery

RIVERSIDE COUNTY — In front of a huge, standing room only crowd, former Sheriff’s Lt. Chad Bianco was sworn in yesterday as the 14th Sheriff, Coroner, and Public Administrator, of Riverside County, California’s second largest sheriff’s department. Bianco was joined by his wife and several family members who participated in the momentous ceremony as he was sworn in on the steps […]

BREAKING: MVPD Chief ousted, stripped of all law enforcement powers

January 8, 2019 Trevor Montgomery

MORENO VALLEY — In a stunning move that has shocked many area residents, recently elected new Sheriff of Riverside County Chad Bianco has not only removed Cpt. David Kurylowicz from his position as Moreno Valley Police Chief, but stripped him of all his peace officer powers. Word of Kurylowicz’ unexpected removal came on the very day Bianco was to be […]

UPDATED: HEMET: Officials identify motorcyclist killed in early morning crash with SUV

October 27, 2017 Trevor Montgomery

HEMET — Officials have identified a local motorcyclist who was killed in an early morning collision with an SUV, Friday, Oct. 27. The deadly accident happened at the intersection of Devonshire and Cawston Avenues in Hemet. Riverside County Sheriff Coroner’s officials later identified Ronald Eric Bianco, of Hemet, as the man killed in the collision. Bianco was pronounced deceased at the scene of the accident, […]

MURRIETA: Two arrested after violent encounter and theft from Home Depot

February 29, 2016 Trevor Montgomery

Trevor Montgomery MURRIETA – Murrieta Police officers arrested two subjects after they allegedly stole over $700 from a Home Depot in Murrieta. One of the subjects reportedly hit and knocked down a female employee while fleeing the location. On Feb. 22, Murrieta Police Dispatch received a call at about 7:30 p.m., from the Home Depot located on Madison Avenue. The […]