News From Around The County
HEMET, Calif. — A man who led Hemet police officers on a dangerous, high-speed pursuit in a stolen vehicle was arrested on assault on a police officer with a deadly weapon and other felony charges yesterday morning, Tuesday, Oct. 6. During the chase, the fleeing man reached speeds up to 100 mph and at one point swerved at and attempted […]
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WRITER’S NOTE: This is a breaking story with few verified facts, other than details gathered from official radio traffic at the time. None of the involved agencies has released any official details regarding this pursuit, crash or shooting as of this breaking story. As such, some of the facts and details could change as more information becomes available. -TM HEMET, Calif. […]
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UPDATED: Friday, Oct. 2, 2:30 p.m., See Original Story below. MURRIETA, Calif. — One of two people inside a car that led Murrieta police officers on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a spectacular rollover crash involving three vehicles has passed away, coroner officials announced today. The person who passed away was a passenger in the pursued vehicle, Murrieta Police […]
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REDDING, Calif. — A wanted parolee was arrested after leading officials from several agencies on a dangerous high-speed pursuit, Saturday evening, September 19. The chase, which began in Redding and reached speeds in excess of 100 mph, ended more than 21 miles away when officers managed to successfully use spike strips to bring the pursuit to a halt. LEADING THE […]
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LAKEHEAD, Calif. — A Bakersfield man who led officers on a pursuit from Northern Shasta County to just outside Red Bluff is in custody after surrendering to authorities Wednesday afternoon, July 29. He was apprehended after fleeing the scene of a domestic violence related shooting at a Lakehead RV park, according to officials. During the pursuit the alleged suspect, since […]
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UPDATED: Thursday, July 2, 12:40 p.m. See Original Story, Photos and Video below. HEMET, Calif. — Officials who arrested a probationer yesterday morning after a short Hemet pursuit led to a four-vehicle crash involving a stolen vehicle have identified the man who was apprehended after trying to flee on foot from the multi-vehicle wreck. City of Hemet police officers began […]
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HEMET, Calif. — A dangerous pursuit involving a stolen pickup truck and loaded trailer wound its way through Hemet before ending with an officer involved shooting overnight, Friday, June 12. The alleged suspect, who was not struck by the officer’s gunfire, was arrested and transported to an area hospital “as a precaution”, according to officials who are now investigating the […]
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HEMET, Calif. — Although a high-speed pursuit in Hemet was discontinued for public safety reasons, two people were later apprehended after ditching the rental car they had fled from officers in Saturday evening, May 9. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Palm Desert sex offender stabbed two before throwing young daughter off cliff, say officials UPDATED: Driver was DUI, fleeing other crash […]
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UPDATED: Saturday, May 9, 10:45 a.m., With update from RPD. See Original Story below. REDDING, Calif. — Officials this morning reported that last night’s solo-vehicle crash, which happened on Cypress Ave. at the southbound I-5 on-ramp, resulted in four people – including three juvenile females – being injured. The crash occurred shortly after Redding police officers had attempted to stop […]
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REDDING, Calif. — Officials say the theft of a pair of sneakers being sold by a Redding 19-year-old led to a dangerous, high-speed, citizen pursuit that began in south Redding and ended in Anderson Thursday evening, May 7. Three vehicles, including two driven by the victim and his family, were damaged during the chase after the victims boxed in the […]
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