Responding to community outcry, judge blocks sexually violent predator’s proposed release into Menifee neighborhood

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif., — Responding to input from the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, Menifee Police Department, and most importantly, members of the Sun City community in Menifee, a judge on Friday blocked the proposed release of 69-year-old Lawrence Moff, a convicted sexually violent predator (SVP), into their community. SEE ALSO: Driver flees from Banning traffic stop, leading to double-fatal […]

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Motorcyclist, 32, ID’d after fatal Bundy Canyon crash – Other driver arrested for DUI and murder

MENIFEE, Calif., — Authorities say a motorcyclist was killed after being struck by a man suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol early Tuesday morning, May 31. The deadly collision happened at the intersection of Bundy Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon roads, according to officials. Although the alleged drunk driver was arrested for DUI and murder after the fatal […]

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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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Excessive speed cited in Winchester collision that killed Menifee man, 23

WINCHESTER, Calif., — Authorities say a Menifee man was traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his BMW and was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the unincorporated community of Winchester Tuesday afternoon, May 3. The deadly crash, which sent another driver to the hospital with minor injuries, happened along Winchester Road (Highway 79), near […]

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Excessive speed, DUI suspected in fatal Winchester crash that killed Menifee mom, 32

WINCHESTER, Calif., — Authorities say a Menifee mother of two has died after being involved in a Winchester area two-vehicle, head-on collision on Domenigoni Parkway, east of Patterson Avenue, Thursday evening, April 28. CHP has since said that excessive speed is suspected to be a contributing factor in the fatal crash and according to the victim’s aunt, DUI is suspected […]

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Suspect dead and two injured after stolen vehicle crash in Moreno Valley

MORENO VALLEY, Calif., — Authorities say a man in a stolen vehicle who had successfully evaded Menifee police officers later died in a high-speed crash in Moreno Valley Friday morning, April 8. The crash, which sent two victims from another vehicle to the hospital with serious injuries, happened at the intersection of Perris Boulevard and Cactus Avenue, according to officials. […]

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Wanted felon arrested after high-speed pursuit that began in Menifee and ended in Hemet

MENIFEE, Calif., — Authorities say a high-speed, multi-agency pursuit that began in Menifee and ended in Hemet led to the arrest of a wanted felon Friday afternoon, April 1. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Navy Serviceman killed after crashing into big rig in Beaumont Driver, 54, dies after fiery crash into tree off Hwy 60 in Moreno Valley Teen fatally shot inside […]

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Southwest RivCo probation and parole sweep yields 42 arrests – Stolen vehicle, firearms, narcotics also seized

MENIFEE, Calif., — Authorities say a large-scale, multi-agency probation and parole compliance sweep conducted on Wednesday, March 9, led to the arrest of 42 subjects who were either found to be in violation of the terms of their parole or probation, who were engaged in criminal activities, or who were actively being sought for earlier violations or warrants. Around 160 […]

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Lake Elsinore teen ID’d after fatal Menifee crash

MENIFEE, Calif., — Although details are continuing to emerge, officials today confirmed that a Lake Elsinore teen was killed in an apparent single-vehicle crash in Menifee Sunday morning, Feb. 13. The deadly crash happened in the area of Briggs and Curzulla roads, according to Menifee PD and Cal Fire officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Homeland man arrested in fatal hit […]

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Two injured after truck crashes in wash tunnel under Menifee street

MENIFEE, Calif., — Two people were hospitalized after crashing their pickup truck into a concrete abutment in a rural wash in Menifee early this morning, Friday, Feb. 11. The high-speed impact, which happened under Sherman Road between Ethanac and McLaughlin roads, left both occupants trapped and injured inside the heavily damaged truck. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Boy, 12, airlifted with […]

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