VALLE VISTA: Man allegedly chokes mother, fights with deputies, during violent Mother’s Day incident

Robert Carter of Public Safety Incidents contributed to this report. VALLE VISTA – A woman was assaulted and her adult son was arrested after the 30-year-old man allegedly attacked and choked his mother Sunday, May 14. The violent Mother’s Day assault happened at the Rancho De Anza Mobile Home Park on the 43000 block of Highway 74 in the unincorporated […]

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Hemet Police Chief Brown discusses Dallas tragedy in his message of the week

CHIEF’S HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Bottom line, there are no highlights in a week that ends with the assassination of 5 police officers and the attempted murder of 6 others. I’ve received dozens of messages from family, friends and strangers encouraging me to be safe and assuring me that they are praying for my safety. As much as I appreciate […]

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Are our cities safer with AB 109 and Prop 47? Officials weigh in

According to data collected by cities and counties throughout California, crime is generally up in most categories. Law enforcement agencies, government organizations, and citizens alike have felt the dramatic increase in crime and are beginning to question the drastic fluctuation, what caused it and how to stop what law enforcement officials from across the state are calling an increasing crisis. […]

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National Police week celebrated throughout county

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. He also designated the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week honors and pays special recognition to law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty while […]

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