Armed robbery at Hemet pharmacy leads to arrest of local man – Second suspect remains sought

HEMET, Calif., — Authorities say the armed robbery of a pharmacy at a Hemet Rite Aid led to the arrest of one of at least two suspects yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, Oct. 20. As of this morning, the other suspect(s) remained sought by officials. According to witnesses, one of the handgun-wielding suspects leapt over the pharmacy counter and pointed his weapon […]

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Victim, 27, ID’d after fatal San Jacinto motorcycle crash

UPDATED: Sunday, June 2, 10:30 a.m. See Original Story below SAN JACINTO — Officials have identified a motorcyclist who died after colliding with a motorist on San Jacinto Ave. early Friday evening, May 31. Although officials are continuing their investigation, Riverside Sheriff’s Department said yesterday that alcohol and drug intoxication have been ruled out, but speeding is suspected as a […]

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Officials investigating after Burney home destroyed by fire

BURNEY — Officials are investigating after a home was consumed by fire earlier this evening. There have not been any reported injuries related to the blaze, which destroyed the home, leaving it uninhabitable. The destructive fire happened less than half mile from Burney’s Fire Station 17. Burney Fire Protection District firefighters were dispatched to the home around 7 p.m., after […]

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MORENO VALLEY: Two arrested after armed car-jacking investigation

MORENO VALLEY — Authorities arrested two 19-year-old men they allege carjacked a vehicle at gun point last week from the 23000 block of Sunnymead Boulevard in Moreno Valley. The victim managed to escape with minor injuries after the early morning armed carjacking. After an investigation, Moreno Valley Special Enforcement Team members located and arrested Jose Luis Mendez and Majid Woods, Tuesday, Nov. 7. Both men are […]

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Recent San Jacinto Police arrests

From the San Jacinto Police Department / Riverside County Sheriff’s Department   *All arrests are public information and all suspects are innocent until proven guilty in court.* Assault/Resisting Arrest On 08/09/16, about 10:50 P.M., deputies with the San Jacinto Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Santa Fe Avenue, regarding a disturbing the peace. Tina Perez, 41-year-old from San […]

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