Murrieta parole compliance check uncovers illegally owned and modified weapons

MURRIETA, Calif., — Authorities say a parole compliance check conducted at the private Murrieta residence of a convicted felon led to the discovery of weapons and ammunition Thursday afternoon, Oct. 28. The compliance check, which was initiated by the Murrieta-Temecula Regional Gang Task Force, happened in the 26000 block of Saint Julian Circle, just south of Winchester Creek Avenue and […]

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Recent RivCo GTF and GIT activities yield 24 arrests, 2 stolen vehicles, 8 firearms, drugs

SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif., — Recent Gang Task Force and Gang Impact Team parole and probation compliance sweeps, along with search and arrest warrants and other related activities over the last two weeks yielded impressive results, with a total of twenty-four adults being arrested for a variety of felony and misdemeanor charges. In addition to the two dozen arrests, participating […]

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San Jacinto valley GTF enforcement activities yield multiple arrests

HEMET, Calif. — Gang Task Force personnel working in the San Jacinto Valley earlier this month announced yesterday the arrests of three felons for a variety of weapons and drug-related charges. All three arrests were the result of traffic stops and other enforcement activities that ultimately led to the seizure of several firearms, including four handguns – one of which […]

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San Jacinto valley sweep, “Operation Heatwave” nets 29

SAN JACINTO VALLEY, Calif. — As part of the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force, officials from more than two dozen local allied law enforcement entities teamed up together Thursday, Sept. 3 to conduct “Operation Heatwave”, a multi-agency collaborative effort that resulted in nearly 30 suspects arrested, according to Hemet Police Department’s Gang Task Force Commander Sergeant Bob Nishida. The […]

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HEMET: Man arrested after fleeing from officers, ditching gun at shopping center

HEMET — A man who fled from a traffic stop and reportedly ditched a gun in some bushes inside a busy shopping center was apprehended and arrested Thursday evening, Apr. 5. The incident began about 7:15 p.m., when City of Hemet police officials conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a gold Mazda sedan along the northeast corner of Sanderson and Florida Avenues in Hemet. After the car stopped a […]

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HEMET: GTF officers make quick apprehension in Sears robbery investigation

HEMET — Officers arrested at least one person in connection with a robbery that happened at a Hemet Sears, Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 26. The Sears where the incident happened is at the Hemet Valley Mall on the 2200 block of W. Florida Avenue. City of Hemet police officers were dispatched to the business about 1:50 p.m., after receiving reports of a […]

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HEMET: Traffic stop leads to foot pursuit, arrest

Reported by Robert Carter of Public Safety Incidents and Gary Rainwater of Hemet News   HEMET – A man was apprehended after running from officers during a traffic stop Tuesday, April 11. After pursuing officers put out a priority call for assistance, countless officers, deputies and agents from multiple agencies, including members of Riverside County’s Region 3 Gang Task Force converged […]

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HEMET: Man flees from, fights with police in dramatic downtown take-down

HEMET – A man who fled from and then fought with local officials was arrested in a dramatic downtown incident after officers used a Taser less lethal weapon to subdue the fleeing and combative subject. The arrest happened Tuesday afternoon, April 11, near the intersection of Florida Avenue and Juanita Street in Hemet. The incident – which happened on the City […]

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JURUPA VALLEY: Three arrested for trafficking narcotics

JURUPA VALLEY – Deputies arrested three men in the 3000 block of Rubidoux Boulevard near 34th Street in Jurupa Valley after they were found to be in possession of a significant amount of heroin, cocaine, and cash Thursday, Oct. 27. Based on their discoveries, deputies arrested the three men for trafficking of narcotics and other charges, according to Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Frank […]

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RIVERSIDE: Man shot in Casa Blanca neighborhood

RIVERSIDE – A man was shot Sunday, May 22, at the intersection of Grace and Fern Streets in the Casa Blanca neighborhood, according to a police official. Detectives from the Riverside Police Department’s Gang Unit are asking for the public’s assistance with the shooting investigation. Officers described the victim of the shooting as a Hispanic male adult, in his 40’s. His injuries […]

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