Officer attacked, four Hemet teens arrested during middle school melee

HEMET — Four students were arrested and one required medical treatment after a near riot broke out at Rancho Viejo Middle School Friday afternoon, Aug. 23, according to Hemet PD officials. The students arrested, who range in age from 13 to 15-years-old, now face charges including felony assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, inciting a riot, participating in a […]

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Shot last Friday, Hemet man, 28, succumbs to injuries, ID’d

UPDATED: Tuesday, Jan. 1, 11 a.m., With GoFundMe information and other details. UPDATED: Monday, Dec. 31, 11 a.m. With additional information from Hemet PD See original story and photos below. HEMET — Officials have confirmed that a Hemet man who was shot in the chest and arm last Friday night, Dec. 28 has succumbed to his injuries and passed away. […]

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HEMET: Citizens detain alleged DUI hit and run driver after second collision

HEMET — An intoxicated and belligerent man who could barely stand without help was arrested after crashing into a van, fleeing and then crashing again. The incidents and arrest happened Thanksgiving evening, Nov. 23. The initial hit and run collision happened on N. Tahquitz Avenue, where the man struck a mini-van before fleeing in a Dodge dually pickup truck. Witnesses who had followed the […]

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HEMET: 911 calls force temporary lock downs at three schools

HEMET – Several Hemet area schools were placed on temporary lock down today, after law enforcement officers received “911 calls” in connection with one of the schools, Monday, May 8. Officials lifted the lock downs just after 1:20 p.m., according to a school district official. There were no reported injuries or incidents related to the short lock down. The incident […]

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HEMET: Schools take precautions in response to circulating rumors

Trevor Montgomery Riverside County News Source For Valley News   Hemet area schools are on what officials are calling “soft” lockdowns, following threats made against them after a shooting in Perris yesterday, in one juvenile shot another juvenile in the head. At least two schools have added extra security and brought in local law enforcement agencies to assist with ensuring […]

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