Speeding and DUI suspected in Norco crash that ejected 3 of 4 occupants

NORCO — Authorities investigating a solo-vehicle, major injury crash in Norco that sent four people to the hospital early Friday morning, Oct. 19, suspect excessive speed and DUI as contributing factors in the accident, according to sheriff’s officials. The early morning crash happened in on 5th St., just west of Neil Snipes Park, near Broken Lance Dr. LEADING THE RCNS […]

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Seven displaced, one hospitalized, Norco home destroyed by fast-moving fire

NORCO — Seven people, including a minor, were displaced by a fast-moving fire that swept through a Norco home earlier this afternoon, Thursday, Sept. 27. The destructive blaze, which sent one person to the hospital, happened on the 2000 block of Parkridge Ave. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Officers injured arresting Hemet man who tried to kill two Murrieta PD’s Weekly […]

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Authorities investigating after woman’s body found inside Norco parked car

NORCO — Authorities are investigating the death of a woman found inside a parked car in a Norco shopping center parking lot early Thursday morning, Sept. 20. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Officials investigating after body found in Hemet empty lot Mother with 3 children walking to school hit by pickup truck UPDATED: Riverside victim ID’d after deadly JV crash The […]

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Horse that slid down embankment and became trapped against Norco barn rescued

NORCO — A scared and exhausted horse was uninjured and given a clean bill of health after she was rescued from a small embankment where she slipped and become wedged against a Norco barn this morning. The equine emergency happened early Friday morning, Sept. 21, on the 2000 block of Corona Avenue. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: UPDATED: Riverside victim ID’d […]

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Officials seeking bungling would-be armed robber who forgot why he was wearing mask

NORCO — Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying and locating a hapless, would-be robber, who last week attempted to rob a Norco business. The man, who officials are now seeking to identify and locate, allegedly entered a Circle K Saturday, Sept. 8, while armed with what appeared to be a handgun while wearing a Halloween style mask. The unidentified […]

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Arraignment for armed-felon alleged to have threatened Norco College postponed

NORCO — A Norco felon who was arrested three days ago after allegedly posting “credible threats” to “shoot up” Norco College and was scheduled to be arraigned in Riverside today had his arraignment postponed until next month. While law enforcement officials from at least six local, state and federal agencies continue building their case, additional details regarding their ongoing investigation have […]

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NORCO: Officials seeking knife-wielding robber who stole cash, liquor

NORCO — Officials are seeking the public’s help and are hoping surveillance footage assists in identifying and locating a man they allege brandished a knife while robbing a Norco business this weekend. The robbery happened Sunday afternoon, Jan. 28, on the 2700 block of Hamner Avenue. Deputies assigned to the Norco Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an undisclosed business shortly before 3:30 p.m., after an employee […]

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UPDATED: NORCO: Missing, “at-risk” 76-year-old found safe after wandering into random home

UPDATED: Sunday, Nov. 19, 11 p.m. NORCO — A 76-year-old who was reported missing Friday, Nov. 17, was located by sheriff’s officials more than 24 hours after his disappearance was reported. Medical personnel later determined the man was in good condition, but he was held for overnight observation at an area hospital as a precautionary measure. John McCormack was found by […]

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NORCO: Eastvale resident arrested, accused of sexually battering women, child at business

NORCO — Authorities arrested an Eastvale man they say sexually assaulted two women and a juvenile, Tuesday, Sept. 12. The alleged suspect was arrested Sunday, Sept. 17, after he returned to the same business several days after the incident was reported. The victims were assaulted at a business in the 1200 block of Hamner Avenue in the City of Norco, according to sheriff’s officials who say they […]

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NORCO: Man arrested after caught with stolen vehicle, illegal dagger

NORCO — A man was arrested Tuesday, August 1, after he was found to be in possession of a stolen vehicle. The man was arrested at a business, in the 1600 block of Hamner Avenue, in the city of Norco, according to sheriff’s officials. After an investigation, deputies arrested Mario Nunez, 21, of El Cerrito. He was subsequently booked into the Robert Presley […]

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