News From Around The County
HEMET, Calif. — Authorities say one of three people inside a stolen vehicle that led officers on a high-speed pursuit was ejected and suffered fatal injuries when the teenager driving the car lost control and crashed this morning, Saturday, Nov. 28. Both the 15-year-old driver, who had a felony, no-bail warrant, and a second passenger were injured in the rollover wreck, […]
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HEMET, Calif. — Authorities say that one of two officers investigating reports of someone indiscriminately shooting a gun in Hemet was struck by gunfire when the suspect drove back through the area of the initially reported shootings and fired upon the officers early this morning, Monday, Nov. 23. The suspect, 20-year-old, Robert Moran, of Hemet, was apprehended shortly after the […]
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HEMET, Calif. — When Michael Darrow was young, he found his mind filled with creative ideas and stories that he would share with his family and friends. Encouraged by the positive reactions from those he shared his stories and ideas with, by the time he was just 12-years-old, he began flirting with the idea of writing his own books. Many years […]
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HEMET, Calif. — Authorities in Hemet say a man was arrested and charged with the murder of another man Thursday evening, Nov. 12. The deadly incident happened in the 25200 block of Jutland Drive, northeast of Fairview and Olive avenues. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Videos of deputies shooting rifle-wielding man outside sheriff’s sub-station released Shocking videos of second murder in two […]
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HEMET, Calif. — For the second time in as many days, a person was fatally struck by a car in Hemet early Saturday morning, Oct. 31. The fatal collision happened on the 600 block of N. San Jacinto St., between E. Oakland and E. Menlo avenues. Both fatal accidents involved victims who were not near or using crosswalks, according to […]
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HEMET, Calif. — Although few details have been released, authorities this morning confirmed that an early morning argument in Hemet led to the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man today, Sunday, Nov. 1. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Man skateboarding in Hemet traffic fatally struck by car Struck by at least two cars, Hemet pedestrian dies Fatally shot in Riverside river […]
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HEMET, Calif. — Authorities say a pedestrian was killed after being struck by at least two vehicles in Hemet Thursday evening, Oct. 29 The deadly accident, which forced the hours-long closure of Florida Ave., happened between Taylor and Santa Fe streets. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Fatally shot in Riverside river bottom, Rubidoux victim ID’d Moreno Valley man, 21, ID’d after 4-vehicle […]
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HEMET, Calif. — Police and fire officials are investigating the cause of an explosion inside a motel room that rocked the Hemet Travelodge earlier today, Tuesday, Oct. 20. One man suffered burns and other injuries to both his arms and face, while another man was taken into custody at the scene. Although officials have not released any information about their […]
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HEMET, Calif. — Authorities and witnesses say a man shot his ex-wife’s boyfriend before leading deputies on a pursuit from Hemet to Winchester Thursday morning, Oct. 15. The incident, which began on the 40000 block of Clark Dr., between San Jacinto and Girard streets and ended about 10 miles away at the intersection of Winchester Rd./Hwy 79 and Simpson St., […]
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HEMET, Calif. — Following the arrest of a parolee who was found driving a stolen vehicle in Hemet Tuesday, morning, Oct 13, allegations have surfaced that Hemet police officers were seen using excessive force and beating the handcuffed man while making the arrest. Although several people claimed to have witnessed what one woman described as the “brutal and unnecessarily violent” […]
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