Hemet bicyclist, 74, killed after veering in front of motorist in San Jacinto

SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Authorities say an elderly bicyclist was killed when he veered his bike into oncoming traffic and was struck by a passing motorist in San Jacinto early Saturday evening, March 26. The deadly collision occurred on Lake Park Drive south of Soboba Road and forced the hours-long closure of Lake Park Drive, according to officials. LEADING THE […]

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Search for missing Cabazon man, 60, ends in tragedy – Homicide investigation now underway

CABAZON, Calif., — Authorities say a missing persons investigation involving a 60-year-old Cabazon man has transitioned into a murder investigation after the man’s lifeless body was discovered in an open desert area near a set of railroad tracks in Cabazon, between Almond and Olive streets. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Minister who drowned at Lake Elsinore while rescuing struggling child ID’d – […]

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Drugged Burney couple arrested outside Redding Aquatic Park, child taken into protective custody

REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say a Burney couple who was found parked and under the influence of drugs outside a Redding aquatic park was arrested after officers discovered a significant amount of heroin and drug paraphernalia within easy reach of the woman’s seven-year-old child Saturday afternoon, July 3. Police also say they found drugs and other dangerous items wrapped up […]

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Out of jail on weapons charges, Riverside felon arrested on new weapons & drug charges

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Authorities say a felon who was out of jail on bail on weapons-related charges was arrested again after he was found with a loaded and concealed firearm and methamphetamine early Tuesday morning, June 1. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Murder investigation continuing after man’s bullet-riddled body found in Riverside $1.5 million bail for Moreno Valley woman who killed Winchester […]

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Anderson traffic stop leads to arrest of Arizona felon – Firearm, drugs seized

ANDERSON, Calif. — Authorities say an Arizona man was arrested after a traffic led to the discovery of a firearm and small amount of methamphetamine Monday, May 24. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Host of Mt. Shasta B&B arrested on sexual battery charges Spike strips halt Mt. Shasta pursuit – Woman apprehended Arrested 21 times since 2020, Chronic Offender arrested again in Anderson […]

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Vehicle located, felon arrested after fatal Moreno Valley hit and run

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — Authorities say a felon suspected of being involved in a fatal Moreno Valley hit and run last February was arrested during the service of a search warrant Thursday morning, May 13. A woman was also arrested on multiple charges after the search warrant and several children who were at the home when the warrant was served […]

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UPDATE: Montgomery Creek murder victim ID’d

UPDATED: Friday, Oct. 9, 2:50 p.m. See Original Story below. MONTGOMERY CREEK, Calif. — Detectives from the Shasta County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit who are continuing to investigate the Montgomery Creek shooting death of a man have released the victim’s name and say they are continuing to search for those responsible for the victim’s murder. The murder investigation began late […]

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UPDATE: Third death in four days rocks east valley – Victim ID’d

UPDATED: Friday, July 24, 4:50 p.m., With coroner’s release of information. COACHELLA, Calif. — Authorities are investigating a man’s “suspicious death” after his body was found in Thermal Wednesday morning, July 22. The victim’s body was found at Ave. 49 and Calle Abelia, according to officials now investigating the discovery. Wednesday’s investigation involved the third suspicious death to rock the […]

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Pistol-whipped & shot in back, San Jacinto man in critical condition

SAN JACINTO, Calif. — Authorities say a man is in critical condition after being pistol whipped and shot in the back in San Jacinto late Tuesday evening, May 12. The shooting, which led to the arrest of a San Jacinto resident, happened on the 800 Block of Minor St. Last Tuesday’s shooting was the second San Jacinto shooting to happen […]

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Hemet inmate second suspected COVID-19 in-custody death this week

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — A Hemet man in custody since being arrested on domestic violence related charges last month has died while incarcerated, according to authorities. Officials say COVID-19 related complications and flu-like symptoms may have led to his April 28 death. This was the second inmate death in two days that officials say may have been caused by COVID-19 […]

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