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Within minutes of the dispatched call, Thompson Street was flooded with Hemet Police officers. Gary Rainwater photo HEMET – The report of a man armed with a gun at Weston Park brought an immediate and overwhelming response from Hemet Police officers Monday, Aug. 8. Weston Park is located at the intersection of Florida Avenue and Thompson Street in Hemet. […]
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RIVERSIDE – Riverside Police officials arrested two men while conducting a probation search Tuesday, May 17, after the pair allegedly attempted to flee from the residence where the probation search occurred, according to a police official. The probation search and foot pursuit occurred in the 3900 block of Overland Street, in Riverside. The two suspects were identified as Juan Arellano […]
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HEMET – Following a traffic stop Thursday, May 12, officers from the Hemet Police Department arrested a convicted felon for possession of a loaded, unregistered firearm. Following an investigation, officers arrested David Silas Palmer, 49, of Hemet. He was later booked into county jail. Just before 11 p.m., a Hemet Police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a gray Mercedes […]
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HEMET – Officers arrested a Hemet area resident, during a violent encounter at a CVS Pharmacy, Friday, May 6. The pharmacy is at 3055 W Florida Avenue, in Hemet. The man, who was later identified as Luis Alvarado, 34, a resident of unincorporated Hemet, was found to be armed with a loaded handgun and two knives. He was arrested following a violent confrontation […]
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HEMET – Two convicted felons were arrested and found to be in possession of a “loaded handgun and large amount of cocaine.” according to Hemet Police Police officials.The gun and narcotics were recovered by officers after a dangerous, high-speed pursuit Thursday, April 28. The two alleged suspects were later arrested and identified as Germaine Lavelle Scott, 25, of Murrieta and as Jerome Sims, […]
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HEMET – A Fontana man was arrested by Hemet Police officers on Friday, April 23. The incident that left many residents fearful and traumatized, began after the man allegedly fired several rounds from a handgun near an apartment complex. After the shooting, the man allegedly fled from pursuing officers, attempted to carjack a vehicle, and fought with officers attempting to […]
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UPDATED: 04/19/2016 7:45 p.m. Hemet – The report of a man seen carrying a rifle today brought an immediate and overwhelming response from Hemet Police officers and caused Shelter In Place protocols to be activated for about an hour at nearby Cawston Elementary School. The subject was reportedly seen carrying what a passer-by believed to be a rifle. The […]
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Trevor Montgomery SAN JACINTO – A 92-year-old WWII veteran fired a shot at a burglary suspect on Jan. 31, after the unidentified man attempted to gain access into the victim’s residence. The suspect reportedly attempted to smash his way through a garage door of the residence before shattering a window and attempting to climb into the home. The suspect was reportedly […]
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Trevor Montgomery Riverside County News Report Miguel Shannon & April Newman On-Scene Reporting and Photographs / Epicenter News Writer note: Our On-Scene Team at Epicenter News has many additional photographs and witness statements that will all be uploaded shortly. This is an ongoing incident. Check back for regular updates. Hemet – On Dec. 10, officers from the Hemet […]
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Written by Trevor Montgomery Riverside County News Source On Sunday, Nov. 15, just after 2:00 p/m., officers from the Riverside Police Department responded to the Hideaway Café, located in the 3700 block of Main Street, regarding a subject with a gun. According to the Hideaway Café’s website, the business is best known as a Bar, Nightclub, and Café and is […]
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