Palm Desert crash kills motorcyclist, 47

PALM DESERT — Officials are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Palm Desert that killed a 47-year-old motorcyclist yesterday morning, Saturday, June 15. Although officials say their investigation is ongoing and that they are still looking for potential witnesses to the deadly crash, they have specified that neither alcohol or drug intoxication are suspected to be contributing factors. LEADING THE RCNS […]

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Felon arrested after found with loaded and concealed firearm

DESERT HOT SPRINGS — A documented criminal street gang member and convicted felon was arrested during a probation compliance search after Gang Task Force members found him in possession of a loaded and concealed firearm Friday afternoon, June 14. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Lake Hemet shooter was fending off rock attack, “acted in self-defense” Excessive speed cited in UTV rollover […]

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DHS pedestrian, 76, not using cross walk when fatally struck

PALM DESERT — An elderly pedestrian was fatally struck while crossing a busy Palm Desert road Monday evening, April 29. The victim was not using a designated cross walk when the deadly crash happened in the area of Town Center Way and Hahn Rd. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Murrieta man, 23, ID’d after fatal Wildomar crash UPDATE: Homeland motorcyclist, 42, […]

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Injured hiker airlifted from popular Bump & Grind Trail

RANCHO MIRAGE — A hiker was seriously injured and eventually airlifted from a popular desert hiking trail this morning, Sunday, March 17. The remote area rescue happened on the Bump and Grind Trail, south of Rancho Mirage and west of Palm Desert. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Massive Hemet fire, countless explosions, rock area residents Fiery Cajalco wreck leaves three dead, […]

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Elderly driver confuses pedals, plows into Palm Desert business

PALM DESERT — No injuries were reported after an elderly driver accidentally plowed into the conference room of a Palm Desert business this morning, Wednesday, March 13. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Sex offender arrested after parents thwart attempted kidnap of children, 3 and 4 Search for woman ongoing after Perris officer involved shooting Armed DHS standoff ends with shots fired, […]

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Arrest made in Coachella kidnap & assault case

COACHELLA — Authorities yesterday announced the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a kidnapping and assault that occurred in Coachella on Mar. 3.  LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Enjoy a good laugh with Murrieta PD’s Weekly Roundup 2/28 Hemet officer hospitalized after on-duty crash Officials investigating Homeland homicide Although no details regarding the reported kidnapping have been released, at […]

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UPDATE: More details released after deadly Palm Desert motorcycle crash

UPDATED: Monday, Feb. 5, 12 p.m., With additional details from PDPD. PALM DESERT — Officials have released more details after officials say a motorcyclist ran into the back of a pickup truck in Palm Desert yesterday evening, Friday, Jan. 1. The deadly crash happened at the intersection of Washington St. and E. Hovley Ln. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: MV couple […]

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Elderly woman critical after brutal assault, 1 arrested

PALM DESERT — Authorities are investigating the attempted murder of an elderly woman at a Palm Desert apartment last night, Thursday, Jan. 31. The brutal attack left the victim in critical condition according to officials, who said the incident happened at an apartment complex in the 74300 block of Candlewood St., just south of Hwy 111 and east of Portola […]

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Motorcyclist suffers “major” injuries in Palm Desert wreck

PALM DESERT — A motorcyclist was hospitalized with “major, but non-life threatening injuries” after smashing into the back of a car this morning, Monday, Jan. 7. The crash, which remains under investigation, happened in the area of Monterey Ave. and Arboleda Dr., according to officials. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: BREAKING: Officials investigating after bodies found behind La Quinta home Man […]

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Body of Palm Desert man, 62, found in truck stop parking lot

THOUSAND PALMS — Authorities are investigating after the body of a 62-year-old Palm Desert man was found in the parking lot of a Thousand Palms truck stop Thursday afternoon, Dec. 27. The victim’s lifeless body was discovered outside the Flying J Travel Center, at 72235 Varner Rd. Foul play was not suspected in the man’s passing, according to sheriff’s officials. […]

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