News From Around The County
HEMET — An off-duty sheriff’s deputy was instrumental in apprehending a hit and run suspect who fled after crashing into two cars in Hemet earlier tonight, Saturday, Nov. 3. One victim was hospitalized after the wrecks and the man who fled the scene is suspected of being under the influence and was later arrested. The three-vehicle crash happened on E. […]
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UPDATED: Saturday, Nov. 3, 12 p.m. LAKE ELSINORE — Authorities are hoping to calm area residents’ concerns after speculation, rumors, and reports that a child died after consuming tainted Halloween candy proved false, following an investigation into the girl’s tragic death. Coroner officials have determined the victim died from “pre-existing medical conditions,” Riverside Sheriff’s Sgt. Brett Seckinger explained yesterday afternoon. […]
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UPDATED: Saturday, Nov. 3, 2 p.m., With suspects’ booking information. MURRIETA — Two people are in custody after a child custody dispute led to an armed standoff on a Murrieta St. yesterday morning, Friday, Nov. 2. The pair was safely apprehended after an hour-long standoff that centered around a car parked on the 26000 block of Peachwood Dr., between Iris […]
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HEMET — Two people escaped injury when a Hemet driver lost control of a sedan and the vehicle overturned earlier today. The accident happened Friday, Nov. 2, on W. Stetson Ave. between Palm Ave. and Gilbert St., less than 150 yards from Hemet Fire Station #2. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Pursuit ends with violent crash, gas line rupture, evacuations – […]
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UPDATED: Friday, Nov. 1, 10:30 a.m., With additional details regarding suspects RIVERSIDE — Two men who allegedly led officers on a short pursuit that ended with a violent crash into two cars and a mattress business Oct. 30, pleaded not guilty at their arraignments yesterday. Tuesday afternoon’s major injury traffic collision at the intersection of Tyler St. and Indiana Ave. […]
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From Murrieta PD/Facebook – If you’re going to be stealing vehicles, don’t park them in a handicapped parking spot. That’s how you get caught. #justsayin Thursday afternoon Officer Bradley responded to the Sam’s Club parking lot regarding a vehicle parked in a handicap parking spot without a proper placard. #notcoolman #notcool When Officer Bradley arrived he located Joshua Pinkerton, Dana […]
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REDDING — Afternoon commuters and other motorists heading out of Redding on Highway 299E earlier today found their trips shortly delayed after a motorcyclist tangled with a sedan at the Churn Creek Rd. off ramp. The crash caused eastbound 299 traffic to quickly back up, as motorists preparing to exit at Churn Creek found themselves stuck in a long line […]
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REDDING — After noting a dramatic increase in crime over the last year, the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office has filed a civil prosecution lawsuit against Redding’s Market Street Manor and its owners. The lawsuit was filed after countless complaints from area residents and law enforcement officers that alleged all manner of criminal activity happening at the motel, located at […]
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ANDERSON — Three Shasta County sex offenders were arrested last night, Wednesday, Oct. 31, during this year’s “Operation Boo.” The annual operation is aimed at ensuring one hundred percent compliance from sex offenders who are given special conditions to adhere to on Halloween night. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Man arrested Halloween night after threatening Burney victims, resisting deputies UPDATE: Blaze […]
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UPDATED: Thursday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. See original story below. REDDING — Officials have released additional details about this morning’s fatal solo-vehicle rollover crash that killed 21-year-old, Brennan Emmitt Gard, of Anderson. The deadly accident happened around 6:55 a.m., on Highway 273 at Girvan Rd. According to Redding Police Department, Gard was driving a black 2000 GMC Yukon and towing […]
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