Family Violence – Riverside County News Source

Shasta Lake son douses mother, 67, with lighter fluid, sets her ablaze during argument – Victim seriously injured

February 5, 2022 Trevor Montgomery

SHASTA LAKE, Calif., — Authorities say an argument between a Shasta Lake mother and son spiraled out of control when the son allegedly doused his mom with lighter fluid and set her ablaze yesterday morning, Friday, Feb. 4. The suspect was quickly apprehended after the potentially deadly attack and the victim remains hospitalized with serious burns to her head, scalp, […]

Experts warn of increase in family violence amidst COVID-19

April 15, 2020 Trevor Montgomery

With April being child abuse prevention month and COVID-19 related stay-at-home orders continuing throughout the state, law enforcement agencies and mental health professionals warn that experts nationwide are seeing an increase in child abuse and family violence related cases. As the statewide quarantine and social distancing orders enter their second month, law enforcement agencies across the nation have reported upticks […]