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HEMET – A man wanted in connection with an Oceanside murder was shot by a Hemet police officer Friday, Feb. 24. The shooting happened during a traffic stop at a gas station about 3:16 p.m., according to Hemet Police Lieutenant Eddie Pust. Officials later identified Hector Galvez, 30, of Hemet, as the suspect who was shot by a Hemet police […]
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CORONA – A City of Corona police officer accidentally fired a round into an occupied vehicle, nearly striking an on-duty security guard Tuesday, Jan. 10. The early-morning incident happened at a construction site in the 2700 block of Palisades Drive in Corona. The accidental discharge happened about 1:30 a.m., while Corona police officers were conducting an investigation into reports of […]
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RIVERSIDE – A 24-year-old Riverside resident was shot by police after he allegedly tried to ram two police officers during a pursuit of a stolen car Monday, Dec. 26. The early-morning incident began in the area of Orange Street and Spruce Street about 12:16 a.m. Two Riverside police officers were on patrol when they observed a man, who was later identified as Ryan […]
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Ricardo Ruelas of Hemet News contributed to this report. HEMET – Numerous officers converged on Oltman Park near Cornflower Street and Eaton Avenue in Hemet after a juvenile became involved in a physical altercation with a Hemet police officer. Oltman Park is located across the street from Rancho Viejo Middle School and southeast of Tahquitz High School. A Hemet police […]
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An officer prepares to head towards the shooting that has reportedly killed 2 officers and wounded a third. Screenshot from KMIR UPDATE: 10/09/2016 6 a.m. “Today, Palms Springs lost two brave officers. They go out every day and put the boots on the ground for everybody in this community,” Palm Springs Chief of Police Reyes emotionally said, his voice cracking. […]
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Deputies from the Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team remove their gear after the hours-long stand-off and deadly shooting. John Strangis photo UPDATE: 07/26/2016 1:15 a.m. With Coroner’s release of information ORIGINAL STORY AT BOTTOM OF PAGE HEMET – The Riverside County Coroner’s office has identified the man who was fatally shot by Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies and a CHP officer […]
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HEMET – A citizens’ 911 call regarding suspicious activity at Gibbel park, led to a violent confrontation with a suspect who attacked and injured a Hemet Police officer and led officers on a tense foot pursuit Friday, June 24. The park is located at 2500 W Florida Avenue. Officers eventually located and arrested Jimmie Taylor, a 43-year old transient, who is […]
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LAKE ELSINORE: Man fatally shot by Lake Elsinore deputy during violent encounter Trevor Montgomery reporting To view full story, visit Valley News
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UPDATE 3/16/2016 PERRIS – Sheriff’s officials have released more information following an officer involved shooting that occurred during a robbery investigation on Tuesday morning, Mar. 15. Two alleged robbery suspects were shot and wounded during the incident, according to Deputy Michael Vasquez, public information officer for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. The robbery, shooting and subsequent hours-long search for the three […]
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On-Scene Photographs and Video: Miguel Shannon & R. Rippy / Epicenter News HEMET – A Hemet Police K9 handler and a driver suspected of being under the influence were both injured in a traffic collision on Thursday, Mar. 3, when a patrol vehicle was rear-ended while stopped at a red light. The accident occurred at 2:18 a.m, according to a press release from Hemet […]
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