News From Around The County
HEMET – A sharp-eyed citizen stopped a potential crime in progress today when he spotted three juveniles attempting to break into the Hemet Adult School’s Alessandro Complex and called 911 to report the incident. The three juveniles were quickly detained after fleeing from the school, which is located at 831 E. Devonshire Avenue, north of E. Latham Avenue and south […]
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HEMET – A man was arrested for DUI and evading police after he led police on an early-morning pursuit Sunday, May 14. The chase, which began as a dangerous high-speed pursuit, quickly turned into a slow-rolling chase that continued traveling at about 1 mph. The short incident lasted less than five minutes and all officers had cleared the scene about […]
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Emergency first responders joined Valle Vista Elementary School students for the “Fun Run with First Responders” event. Front row from left to right: Deputy Roger Loza, Hemet Police Chief Dave Brown, Hemet Fire Chief Scott Brown and Riverside Sheriff’s Captain Leonard Purvis pose with students. Principal Christine Ramirez is seen on the left side of the group. HUSD photo VALLE VISTA – […]
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RIVERSIDE – A hair salon employee was arrested Friday, May 5, the day after he allegedly sexually assaulted a minor at the salon where he worked. The incident, which was reported Thursday, May 4, allegedly happened at a business in the 10300 block of Arlington Avenue in Riverside. After an investigation, officers arrested Esteban Garcia Melchor, 49, of Riverside, Riverside Police Officer […]
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RIVERSIDE – Police officials yesterday announced the arrest of a probationer, who was found in possession of narcotics, illegally modified and stolen weapons and ammunition. The man was arrested Wednesday, May 3, in the 8700 block of Bruce Avenue in Riverside. At the end of the compliance sweep officers arrested Joe Louis Moore, 32, of Riverside. He was booked into the Southwest […]
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA – Officials are investigating after one person died and another was left in critical condition after a driver reportedly lost control, overturned and smashed into a light pole Friday night May 12. The deadly wreck happened on the westbound 210 Freeway, at the Archibald Avenue off ramp. California Highway Patrol officers, Rancho Cucamonga firefighters and American Medical Response medics responded to […]
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TEMECULA – A man suspected of committing lewd acts was arrested for indecent exposure May 3. Deputies arrested the alleged suspect at a business near Pujol Street, south of Felix Valdez Road, in Temecula. After an investigation, sheriff’s officials arrested Gilberto Marquez, 48, of Temecula. He was booked into the Southwest Justice Center on suspicion of indecent exposure, Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Steve […]
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WOODCREST – Sheriff’s officials are seeking additional possible victims after they arrested a man they allege kidnapped and sexually assaulted a teenage girl after meeting the juvenile online via social media. Investigators arrested the man Wednesday, May 10, after a girl who lives in the Woodcrest area told her parents about the alleged incident, according to sheriff’s officials. After investigating the reported […]
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VALLE VISTA – At least one person was left homeless and a dog was believed to have perished after a fire broke out inside a residence, Wednesday, May 11. The fire, that destroyed a mobile-home, erupted at the Pueblo Sereno Mobile Home Park on the 25000 block of Lincoln Avenue in the unincorporated community of Valle Vista. Twenty-four firefighters from eight engine companies responded […]
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MENIFEE – A motorcyclist was seriously injured and his motorcycle was torn to pieces when the man smashed head-on into a utility pole while traveling at high-speed along a rural dirt road. The violent wreck, that snapped a utility pole in half and left motorcycle parts and debris strewn across the unimproved, dirt roadway, happened on Howard Road in Menifee, […]
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