Swatting – Riverside County News Source

Dozens of heavily armed deputies converge on CL home after “swatting” prank

June 14, 2018 Trevor Montgomery

CANYON LAKE — About three dozen heavily armed law enforcement officials – some wearing ballistic helmets and carrying rifles – converged on Canyon Lake earlier today after officials received reports of a hostage crisis at a private residence within the gated community. Canyon Lake is located off Railroad Canyon Road between the cities of Lake Elsinore and Menifee. The incident […]

UPDATED: MORENO VALLEY: Officials arrest students who falsely reported active shooter at middle school

October 24, 2017 Trevor Montgomery

UPDATED: Wednesday, Oct. 25, 7:45 p.m. MORENO VALLEY — The day after responding to a 911 call that falsely reported an active shooter at Vista Verde Middle School, sheriff’s officials announced they had identified, located and arrested the suspects they allege were involved in making the call. The day after the incident, Moreno Valley Police officials “received information about the […]