RIVERSIDE: Off-duty FVPD K-9 injured helping RPD arrest “extremely combative” suspect

RIVERSIDE — A police service dog was injured when an off-duty Orange County K-9 handler and his K-9 partner jumped into action Monday morning and helped local officers apprehend a fleeing and violently resisting PRCS probationer. The pair was headed to a monthly training session in Riverside when the violent struggle and arrest happened. Fountain Valley PD Officer Bill Hughes and his German shepherd partner, “Perro,” […]

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RIVERSIDE: Woman allegedly shoots ex – charged with attempted murder

RIVERSIDE — A Riverside woman was arrested and charged with attempted murder after she allegedly shot her ex-husband Friday night, leaving him critically injured. Riverside police officers were dispatched to a home on the 2000 block of Stratford Way, in the Victoria neighborhood of Riverside shortly before 9 p.m. According to the 911 caller, one of their neighbors reported to them that she had just shot her […]

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TEHACHAPI: Convicted Riverside murderer beaten to death inside prison cell

TEHACHAPI, CA — A Riverside man convicted in 2013 for the prior year’s murder of his long-time friend was reportedly beaten to death by another inmate at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. The murder happened Friday, Feb. 16, inside a cell at the state prison, according to prison officials. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials who announced the murder investigation yesterday identified 37-year-old, former […]

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RIVERSIDE: Trio sought after attacking female manager, customer during robbery

RIVERSIDE — Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying three people who allegedly attacked a female store manager while stealing about $700 in store merchandise. Officials allege the suspects then rammed a good Samaritan’s vehicle and pointing an AR-15-style rifle at the man before fleeing the area. The robbery and violent attacks happened at a Dollar General Monday afternoon, Jan. 22, on the 4100 block of Tyler […]

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RIVERSIDE: “Kindy 500” uses fun to teach children about traffic rules, safety and “stranger danger”

RIVERSIDE — Children had the opportunity to enjoy a fun morning learning about “stranger danger,” traffic rules, road signs and basic roadway safety during the Kindy 500 Traffic Safety Fair. The fair, which was the perfect opportunity for the kindergartners to enjoy a positive, early interaction with police officers who put on the event, was held this morning at Magnolia Elementary […]

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RIVERSIDE: Man shot multiple times dies at hospital, officials investigating

RIVERSIDE — Details are still emerging, but officials have confirmed they are investigating the shooting death of a man that happened on the 3500 block of Eucalyptus Avenue near Fifth Street in Riverside. According to officials, the victim was shot multiple times, early Saturday morning, Jan. 20. Riverside Police and Fire personnel and other emergency first responders were dispatched to a […]

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RIVERSIDE: Emergency negotiators help calm “violent and distraught” knife-wielding woman

RIVERSIDE — Members of Riverside PD’s Emergency Negotiation Team successfully calmed and detained a “violent and distraught” woman who locked herself inside a bathroom while armed with a knife, late Tuesday night, Jan. 16. Officers and other emergency first responders were dispatched to the 4500 block of Tomlinson Avenue in Riverside about 11:50 p.m., after the woman, who officials did not identify, […]

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RIVERSIDE: One hospitalized after SUV smashes in tree, overturns

RIVERSIDE — A driver was hospitalized after their SUV smashed into a tree and overturned, early Sunday morning, Jan. 14. The single-vehicle, traffic collision happened on Trautwein Road, just south of John F. Kennedy Drive, in Riverside’s Orange Crest area. City of Riverside Fire and Police personnel along with AMR medics responded to the area shortly after 1 a.m., when several people called 911 and reported the wreck.  […]

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UPDATED: Riverside man officials say used social media, gifts to lure young victims released on bail

UPDATED: Thursday, Jan. 11, 1:30 a.m. RIVERSIDE — A man arrested for allegedly using social media and promises of gifts to lure at least one underage Riverside girl into performing unlawful sexual acts and is being investigated by San Bernardino Police Department for similar crimes has been released from a Riverside County jail after posting $75,000 bail. Following a two-week long investigation, Riverside Police detectives […]

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RIVERSIDE: Firefighters quickly knock down blaze at homeless encampment

RIVERSIDE — Fire and railway officials are investigating a suspicious wood and debris fire at a homeless encampment along the BNSF railroad tracks after firefighters quickly knocked down the fire, late Saturday evening, Jan. 6. City of Riverside Fire Department and BNSF Railway Police responded to multiple reports of a possible structure fire shortly before 11 p.m. The fire was reported in the 2600 block of Kansas […]

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