Mistaken ID leads to Anderson student’s beating, robbery

ANDERSON, Calif. — Authorities say mistaken identity led to the arrest of an Anderson man after he allegedly attacked and robbed a 19-year-old North Valley High School student outside the school’s campus Thursday morning, May 14. Officials have since reported the alleged suspect violently attacked and robbed the student – punching and kicking the teen after knocking him to the […]

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Growing concerns after third Shasta County in-custody death in two weeks

REDDING — For the third time in just two weeks Shasta County Sheriff’s Office officials have announced the in-custody death of an inmate who died yesterday, Wednesday, Sept. 25. Today’s announcement comes amidst growing scrutiny, calls for action, and demands for answers as to how and why the Redding facility has experienced three deaths in just 14 days. The previous […]

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Man who fled in halter top, high heels taken down by RPD K-9

REDDING — A distinctively dressed Redding man who fled from officers while wearing a halter top, high heels, and tight jeans earlier this afternoon, Sunday, June 2, was apprehended with assistance from a CHP aviation crew and a police K-9. Today’s arrest happened in a heavily-wooded area northeast of S. Bonnyview Rd. and Bechelli Ln. SEE OTHER RECENT SCNS HEADLINES: […]

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UPDATE: Arrest made in yesterday’s murder in Lake Elsinore – Victim ID’d

UPDATED: Monday, April 29, 11:45 a.m. See Original Story below. LAKE ELSINORE — Authorities investigating yesterday’s murder of a man whose body was found in the 200 block of W. Graham Ave, west of N. Spring St., have identified the previously unidentified victim and made an arrest of a suspect they allege was responsible for the homicide. Sheriff’s officials have […]

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Man arrested with explosive devices, “homemade cannon” in Lake Elsinore

LAKE ELSINORE – A Lake Elsinore resident was arrested for possession of multiple explosive devices Wednesday, August 24. The arrest came after deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Lake Elsinore Police Station responded to a reported assault with a deadly weapon at an address in the 200 block of E. Graham Avenue. After a thorough investigation, Anthony Cheek, 60, of Lake Elsinore, […]

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UPDATE: Pedestrian killed when hit by truck in Valle Vista identified

Writer’s note: I have definitely caught a lot of grief over an earlier version of this report that referenced the victim as being “elderly”. Although the reference has since been removed, it can still be seen in the title of some of my earlier Facebook shares. This was an update to my original story. The CHP officer I originally spoke with could not […]

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