Temecula man, 71, faces charges after Winchester hit and run that killed Menifee man, 41

WINCHESTER, Calif., — Authorities investigating a deadly hit and run that occurred in the Winchester area Sunday evening, April 30, say a 71-year-old Temecula man was later tracked to a Hemet residence after the deadly collision, which happened along Winchester Road (Highway 79), south of Scott Road. The alleged hit and run driver was not arrested after being located by […]

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Suspected DUI driver killed, passenger seriously injured, after crash into Corona tree

CORONA, Calif., — Authorities say a motorist has died after a solo-vehicle DUI-related crash in Corona Thursday evening, Feb. 10. The deadly accident, which sent another person to the hospital with serious injuries, happened near the intersection of East Sixth Street and South Promenade/Magnolia Avenue. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Two injured after truck crashes in wash tunnel under Menifee street […]

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Coachella two-vehicle crash leaves local man dead – Driver arrested for DUI

COACHELLA, Calif., — Authorities say an allegedly intoxicated driver was arrested after a fatal collision that killed his passenger in Coachella Monday evening, Dec. 13. The deadly crash happened at the intersection of Cesar Chavez Street and Cairo Avenue, according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Fleeing school bus crash, man, 87, arrested after second collision that killed girl, 9, & injured […]

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Out of jail on bail on other charges, embattled San Jacinto councilmember arrested again – Bail now set at $5 million

SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Out of jail on bail and awaiting trial on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from his alleged involvement in the operation of an illegal cannabis dispensary in San Jacinto, embattled City of San Jacinto City Councilmember Joel De Anda Lopez was arrested again Thursday after deputies investigated a “series” of domestic violence related allegations against […]

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UPDATE: Unsealed indictment details charges against San Jacinto City Councilmember, other man

UPDATED: Saturday, June 19, 9:45 a.m. Originally Published: Sunday, June 13, 3:13 p.m. (See Original Story) SAN JACINTO, Calif. — The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office yesterday released information about the arrest of a San Jacinto City councilmember, a story which was initially covered exclusively by RCNS last Sunday, after word of the councilmember’s arrest emerged. San Jacinto City Councilmember […]

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BREAKING: San Jacinto City Councilmember arrested, booked on multiple charges

SAN JACINTO, Calif. — Although very few details have been released, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department today confirmed to RCNS that San Jacinto City Councilmember Joel De Anda Lopez, 35, was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation being conducted by the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station and Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. Online jail records and other sources indicate Lopez […]

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UPDATE: Man shot multiple times, Coachella suspect arrested

UPDATED: Friday, June 11, 10:30 a.m., With additional details, arrest information. Originally Published: Feb. 17, 12:32 p.m. COACHELLA, Calif. — Authorities today announced the arrest of a man suspected of shooting a victim multiple times in Coachella last February. The alleged suspect, Eduardo Lopez, 27, of Coachella, remains in custody in lieu of $1 million bail, on a sole count […]

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RCAHT sting nabs Palm Desert man who arranged sex with agent posing as teen

PALM DESERT, Calif. — A man who officials say was out of jail on bail or early release when he arranged to meet with a person he believed was a 13-year-old girl was arrested when he showed up at the prearranged meeting place only to discover he had actually been corresponding with Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (RCAHT) agents […]

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UPDATE: Victims, 86 and 35, ID’d after crash that seriously injured Sheriff’s CSO and volunteer

JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. — Authorities have identified two women killed when an Amazon delivery van plowed into the scene of a non-injury accident being investigated in Jurupa Valley Saturday evening, Feb. 27. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Victim of second fatal fentanyl overdose in days ID’d – Dealer remains in custody on murder charges Second man arrested after French Valley girl […]

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Life-long Perris resident ID’d after fatally struck by car

UPDATED: Sunday, Jan. 24, 2 p.m. See Original Story below. PERRIS, Calif. — Grieving family members have identified 26-year-old, life-long Perris resident, Jesse Ray Lopez, as the pedestrian killed after he was struck by a car in Perris last Thursday evening, Jan. 21. The deadly accident, which happened around 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Perris Boulevard and San Jacinto […]

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