CRIME & SAFETY
Person Killed When Vehicle Falls Over Side of Road in Beaumont
A person was killed Saturday when a vehicle fell 50 feet over the side of a road in Beaumont, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the intersection of Highway 79 and California Avenue at about 6:55 a.m. Saturday to a report of a vehicle that had fallen over the side of the road, the Riverside County Fire Department announced.
Couple Charged in Twisted Torture of Bedridden Elderly Woman
Gruesome details emerged when a Yucaipa couple was cuffed and accused of barbaric acts against an elderly woman, police disclosed. Alfredo Benavidez and Jetta Raynor, the supposed caretakers turned tormentors, face a litany of charges including torture, assault with a deadly weapon, elder abuse, and criminal threats, as authorities unravel the chain of events leading up to their arrest.
Missing Southern California teen found
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says a missing Palmdale teen has been found. Authorities say 13-year-old Joshua Genaro Rivera was missing since 10:30 p.m., when he was last seen in the 6800 block of Atmore Street in the City of Palmdale. Rivera is deaf, and his family was extremely concerned for his well-being. LASD […]
Indio man tried to kidnap girls as they walked to school, officials say
Authorities have arrested an Indio man after they say he tried to kidnap two young girls as they walked to school. At about 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, the girls reported that a man tried to pull one of them into a vehicle near the intersection of Cactus Avenue and Perris Boulevard in Moreno Valley, the Riverside […]
Man arrested after fleet of stolen cars found at San Bernardino home
Authorities arrested a man after a fleet of stolen vehicles was discovered at a San Bernardino home. The suspect was identified as Salvador Gonzalez, 29, from Whittier, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. On April 21, deputies responded to reports of a theft in Loma Linda. The victim’s tailgate from their Toyota Tacoma […]
Man convicted in violent takeover robbery at Banning cannabis shop
A 24-year-old man who joined his brother in a takeover robbery at a Banning cannabis store, where two people were stabbed and another almost shot, was convicted today of attempted murder and other offenses. Following nearly a week of deliberations, a Riverside jury found Raymond Emilio Paul Matus of Beaumont guilty of the attempted The post Man convicted in violent takeover robbery at Banning cannabis shop appeared first on KESQ.
Driver busted in carpool lane with 'next level' dummy
A driver in Southern California took their need to speed along in the carpool lane to the next level.California Highway Patrol officers in Santa Fe Springs found a life-size doll sitting in the passenger seat of the carpool violator. The agency joked in an Instagram post Thursday that they found the driver's "plastic friend" only after initially pulling them over for allegedly crossing double yellow lines.The minimum fine for a carpool violation in California is $490."So folks have been asking, "If I have a mannequin in the passenger seat, does that count as a second occupant in the vehicle?" the agency wrote in the post. "The answer is simple... NO.""We've gotta give it to them, the appearance is next level modeling but at the end of the day… plastic is plastic," the post read. "The goatee was sharp … just a little too sharp."Officers cited the driver for multiple alleged carpool violations.
Suspect arrested in fatal Southern California hit-and-run crash
The Santa Ana Police Department arrested a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. Thursday in the area of 1st and Sullivan streets. Authorities responded to a call about an unresponsive male lying on the road. When first responders arrived on the scene, they found the victim […]
Riverside County Sheriff's Office Announces Crackdown on Distracted Driving in Perris
Drivers in Perris, Calif., are being put on notice as the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office gears up for a crackdown on distracted driving, particularly focusing on those breaking the hands-free cell phone law. Set for April 26th, deputies from the Perris Station will be on the lookout for drivers talking, texting, or using apps on their phones in an attempt to enforce road safety, reports the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Two people in stolen vehicle lead authorities on pursuit before being injured in crash
Two people in a stolen vehicle led authorities on a pursuit before being injured in a crash, according to the Redlands Police Department. Shortly after midnight on April 25, police responded to a report of a vehicle theft in the 1400 block of Barton Road in Redlands. Officers located the stolen vehicle, which failed to yield.
Suspect arrested for Southern California homicide
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has made an arrest after a man was found dead on Monday. Authorities responded to a call around 6:54 p.m. on April 22 in the area of Winchester Road and Thompson Road in Winchester. When deputies arrived, they found a man suffering from a possible stab wound. The victim — identified […]
Two persons are arrested during investigation involving drugs in San Bernardino
Two persons were arrested during an investigation involving drugs in San Bernardino, according to the San Bernardino Police Department. On April 19, officers conducted a search warrant near Genevieve and 17th streets, the San Bernardino P.D. said in a Facebook post on April 26. Through further investigation, officers located one...
Southern California woman defrauded over $150 million from U.S. Postal Service
A San Gabriel Valley woman pleaded guilty to defrauding over $150 million from the U.S. Postal Service. Lijuan “Angela” Chen, 51, of Walnut, carried out the scheme by using counterfeit postage to ship tens of millions of packages, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. From November 2019 to May 2023, Chen and her accomplice, Chuanhua […]
Southern California homeowner shaken after watching thieves ransack home on security camera
A homeowner from the Lakewood area of Los Angeles County is shaken after watching a pair of thieves ransack her home on her security camera. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. Thursday, when the property owners — who do not want to be identified — were not home. The homeowners witnessed the burglars breaking into […]
New Mexico Man Charged with Arson in Yucaipa Church and Business Fires
A blaze of trouble has landed a New Mexico man behind bars after investigators linked him to arson attacks on a church and a business in Yucaipa, California. Officials report Jonathan Nava, 37, was collared following two suspicious fires that required the sleuthing of multiple agencies including ATF, CAL FIRE, and San Bernardino County lawmen.
Man Admits Selling Fentanyl, Meth in Perris
A 42-year-old man who sold large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine out of his Perris home pleaded guilty Thursday to possession of controlled substances for sale and other offenses and was immediately sentenced to two years in state prison. Miguel Angel Lopez admitted the possession count and a charge of...
This California Sheriff's Deputy May Have Been a Secret Outlaw Biker
Outlaw biker gangs have deep roots in the history of American motorcycling. And their roots are intertwined with the State's law enforcement officers, as they routinely come into conflict with one another. But that sort of intermingling is usually reserved for an antagonistic relationship. That, however, may not be the...
Man arrested after driving around Southern California neighborhood, setting trash bins on fire
A San Pedro man was arrested after he drove around an Orange County community setting trash bins on fire, authorities confirmed. According to a release from the Costa Mesa Police Department, multiple reports of trash can fires came in to authorities around 1:45 a.m. Thursday. The fires seemed to be set at random in the […]
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