Quick-acting officers in Beaumont stop theft from elderly woman, after earlier reported theft from other elderly victim

BEAUMONT, Calif., — Authorities say a North Hollywood man was arrested after being caught in the act of attempting to steal an elderly woman’s wallet and cell phone from her vehicle after using a flat tire ruse to get the victim to pull over Sunday afternoon, Feb. 20. Officers had already been searching for the suspect after another elderly victim […]

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Felon shot & girlfriend arrested after violent confrontation during Redding residential burglary

REDDING, Calif., — Authorities say a pair of alleged would-be residential burglars were arrested after a violent confrontation with multiple shots being fired at a rural Redding property Saturday morning, Feb. 5. Despite fleeing the scene of the attempted burglary and property theft, which happened at a private residence in the 13600 block of Bear Mountain Road, the suspects were […]

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Hemet theft investigation leads to pair of felons’ arrests – Firearms, ammo and banned magazines seized

HEMET, Calif., — Authorities say the theft of an Apple iPad and pair of Apple earbuds from a Hemet home led to the arrest of a pair of felons Friday afternoon, Jan. 28. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Temecula teacher fired, husband placed on leave from City job, after video of racist rant goes viral Mother dead, 2 young children and father […]

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Local man arrested after months-long investigation into burglary of Westwood’s Iron Horse Saloon

WESTWOOD, Calif., — Authorities say a months-long investigation into the burglary of a popular Westwood bar last October has led to the arrest of a local man. The burglary occurred at the Double “G” Iron Horse Saloon, located at 320 Ash Street, according to officials. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Targeted enforcement operation in Redding yields 21 arrests Warning shot sends […]

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Red Bluff citizen’s tip leads to wanted felon’s arrest for attempted catalytic converter thefts

RED BLUFF, Calif., — Authorities say a citizen’s tip led to the arrest of a wanted felon who was seen trying to cut off a vehicle’s catalytic converter outside a Red Bluff fast-food restaurant Thursday, Jan. 6. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Felon arrested after Anderson search warrants uncover multiple firearms, ammo Woman, 72, arrested after drunken and violent incident at […]

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Public’s help sought identifying alleged Mt. Shasta thief

MT. SHASTA, Calif., — Officials are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing property from a Mt. Shasta business Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 1. The theft occurred at the Mt. Shasta Do it Best Hardware at 128 Morgan Way, according to officials. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Anderson Walmart theft leads to local man’s arrest K-9 sniffs out […]

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Anderson vehicle burglary leads to Cottonwood search, Redding man’s arrest

ANDERSON, Calif., — Authorities in Anderson made quick work of solving a vehicle burglary and theft of a handgun and other property that occurred at a local Walmart Tuesday morning, Nov. 2. A felon on Post Community Release Supervision (PRCS) probation was arrested in connection with the incident, according to officials, who say they also recovered the handgun and other […]

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Jurupa Valley embezzlement investigation leads to arrest of Fontana man

JURUPA VALLEY, Calif. — Authorities say a man was arrested after an investigation revealed he had embezzled thousands of dollars worth of snowboards and snowboarding clothing and equipment, skateboards and skating attire, t-shirts, and other clothing, along with other items from a Jurupa Valley business.  LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Driver was DUI in Moreno Valley crash that killed 6-year-old girl […]

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Anderson “Grinches” who stole child’s Christmas present arrested

ANDERSON, Calif. — Authorities in Anderson say two more “porch pirates” were apprehended this week, following a weeks-long investigation that ultimately led to the couple’s arrest and the return of a child’s Christmas present that was stolen off a victim’s front porch. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: “Please come home or contact us,” family pleads of missing Burney teen COVID-19 concern […]

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Woman steals Riverside fire engine while firefighters treat man who stopped breathing

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Authorities say an “extremely intoxicated” woman who stole a City of Riverside Fire Department truck and took it on a short joyride was arrested after crashing into at least two cars early Thursday evening, Oct. 1. Firefighters were handling a life-threatening medical emergency and helping treat an elderly victim who had stopped breathing when they realized someone had […]

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