News From Around The County
BEAUMONT, Calif., — Newly released video footage of a deadly officer and deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Beaumont last December is helping to shed light on the circumstances that led to the death of a wanted felon. The video also showed the simultaneous and heroic rescue of an officer – amidst heavy gunfire – who was left trapped and injured […]
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RIVERSIDE, Calif., — Authorities say four people, including a Sheriff’s Community Service Officer and three arrestees, were hospitalized after a DUI hit and run collision that caused the transportation van they were in to overturn in Riverside early Friday morning, Jan. 28. The alleged drunk driver who fled the scene after the collision was later arrested after officers followed a […]
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SAN JACINTO, Calif., — Citizens and criminals alike were surprised – some pleasantly, others not so much – to see a mounted patrol-led Quality of Life/High Visibility enforcement operation sweep through the San Jacinto area earlier this week. The operation resulted in twenty-eight warrants being served and thirteen arrests, according to officials. Such Quality of Life operations, both big and […]
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UPDATED: Wednesday, Dec. 22, 10:36 a.m. See Original Story below. LAKE ELSINORE, Calif., — Responding to a request for further information regarding a fatal traffic collision involving a deputy’s patrol vehicle and passenger sedan earlier this week, California Highway Patrol today released additional details regarding the early morning accident. Driving under the influence on the part of the victim killed […]
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — Now named in the ongoing Riverside County search for two elusive elves who snuck into the office of the County’s top lawman – leaving a mysterious note in their wake, the slick pair of Santa’s Helpers continue to evade law enforcement efforts to track them down. As reported exclusively by RCNS earlier this week, Riverside County […]
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As originally shared by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Twas the 1st of December and in Sheriff’s Administration, the Christmas tree was up and it was time for celebration! Sheriff Chad Bianco walked into his office and was met with a surprise: two grinning elves atop his desk. Who are these little guys?! He couldn’t put his finger on […]
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CORONA, Calif. — Authorities say a wanted felon who was being sought in connection with an assault with a firearm and attempted kidnapping the night before was fatally shot when officials from multiple agencies attempted to arrest him Friday evening, April 2. The deadly shooting, which occurred during a surveillance operation, happened at the Welcome Inn at 1248 West Sixth […]
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JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. — Authorities have identified two women killed when an Amazon delivery van plowed into the scene of a non-injury accident being investigated in Jurupa Valley Saturday evening, Feb. 27. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Victim of second fatal fentanyl overdose in days ID’d – Dealer remains in custody on murder charges Second man arrested after French Valley girl […]
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their own this week after the on-duty death of 48-year-old, Sergeant Harry Cohen, who was assigned to the Special Enforcement Bureau’s (SWAT) K9 Unit at the time of his passing. Cohen’s career with the sheriff’s department spanned more than 24-years, with many of those […]
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Original Story by Greg Hardesty Article Submitted by Behind the Badge Dave Werksman with his daughter, Abby, at her 23rd birthday brunch. “This is the goofball my dad was and the goofball he raised,” Abby said. Photo courtesy of Abby Werksman The masked woman stood in her driveway, safely distanced from other onlookers but with her dog Ruby, 11, a […]
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