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Redding PD’s UAV’s prove critical during major incidents

February 14, 2019 Trevor Montgomery

REDDING — Like many other law enforcement agencies its size, Redding Police Department does not have its own aviation unit or helicopters. Instead, the department relies heavily on assistance from CHP’s Northern Division Aerial Operations, which provides aerial support for 13 counties throughout northern California. Because of the vast area CHP’s Air Ops covers, much needed help from above is […]

RPD UAV tracks burglar, K9 aids in arrest

February 13, 2019 Trevor Montgomery

REDDING — A man is in custody after Redding police officers investigating suspicious activity at a closed business early Sunday morning, found the alleged suspect in the process of stealing a truck. Although the man fled from officers, one of the department’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and a police K9 were instrumental in the subject’s eventual apprehension. SEE OTHER RECENT SCNS […]

CORONA: RPD’s Air1 assists in reckless driving arrest

July 29, 2018 Trevor Montgomery

CORONA — Riverside PD’s Air Support Unit assisted with the arrest last night of a man they watched driving recklessly and doing “donuts” in the middle of a busy intersection while others held back traffic and filmed the man’s antics. The dangerous would-be stunt car driver was apprehended after trying to leave the area, when officers in Riverside PD’s “Air1” […]

Riverside PD Misc. Weekend Arrests

November 17, 2015 Trevor Montgomery

Written by Trevor Montgomery Riverside County News Source Late Thursday Nov. 12, officers from the Riverside Police Department contacted a group of people near the intersection of Pembroke and Monroe. During the encounter one of the subjects dropped some mail, catching the attention of officers. An investigation was conducted, at which time the officers determined the mail to be […]