HEMET: Wrench and brick-wielding man arrested after fighting with, running from officers

HEMET — A man who ran from and fought with officers while armed with a large wrench and brick was arrested after officers chased him down and apprehended him, Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 21. After an investigation, officers arrested Antonio Smith, 34, of Hemet. Smith was booked into Riverside County Jail on suspicion of obstructing a police officer using force and trespassing, Hemet Police Lieutenant Dickson explained […]

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VALLE VISTA: Man allegedly chokes mother, fights with deputies, during violent Mother’s Day incident

Robert Carter of Public Safety Incidents contributed to this report. VALLE VISTA – A woman was assaulted and her adult son was arrested after the 30-year-old man allegedly attacked and choked his mother Sunday, May 14. The violent Mother’s Day assault happened at the Rancho De Anza Mobile Home Park on the 43000 block of Highway 74 in the unincorporated […]

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JURUPA VALLEY: Deputy investigating vehicle burglary injured during arrest of wanted fugitive

UPDATE: April 1, 3:30 p.m. Officials determine suspect’s true identity. JURUPA VALLEY – A deputy was injured during an early morning scuffle while taking a combative vehicle burglary suspect into custody Friday, March 31. The man was later determined to be a fugitive from justice. The incident and arrest happened in the 7000 block of Candlelight Drive in Jurupa Valley.   During […]

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