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Shots Fired at Deputy in Jurupa Valley; Search For Armed Suspect Underway
JURUPA VALLEY, Calif., May 15 (KNN) — A search is underway for an armed suspect who fired shots at a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy Tuesday evening in… Read more "Shots Fired at Deputy in Jurupa Valley; Search For Armed Suspect Underway">
Bodycam footage shows heavily armed suspect open fire on Riverside County deputies
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office released body camera footage on Monday of an intense shootout between deputies and a heavily armed suspect. The gunfire erupted on March 27 when the agency's SWAT team served a search warrant at a home in the 900 block of North Vista Way in Colton, where the suspect, 55-year-old David Leslie Genereux lived. Deputies said Generux was involved in a series of armed robberies. When the team arrived at his home at 3:23 a.m., deputies made several announcements for the residents to leave the home. One woman ran outside to deputies, but Genereux stayed inside and shot at deputies.Some members of the SWAT team returned fire while others detained the frightened woman who ran out of the house. When the gunfire stopped, deputies entered the home and located the Genereux. He died by suicide before deputies found him in the home, according to RSO.Inside the home, deputies found two AR-15-style rifles and a handgun.
Shooter sought after opening fire on Riverside County deputy at traffic stop
A shooter who opened fire on a Riverside County Sheriff's Department deputy during a traffic stop was sought by authorities. The shooting was reported Tuesday night when shots were fired at a deputy near Pats Ranch Road and 68th Street in Jurupa Valley. The deputy was not injured. No arrests...
$1.4 million in stolen goods recovered from warehouse being used by retail crime ring
More than 150 pallets of stolen merchandise were recovered from an Inland Empire warehouse last week by Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigators after months of investigation. A search warrant was served at the warehouse, located in the 24000 block of Highway 74 in an unincorporated part of Perris known as Good Hope on May 9 at around 8 p.m., according to a statement from RSO. "Over 160 pallets of stolen merchandise, ranging from food products to industrial-grade tools, were seized during the service of the search warrant," deputies said. The recovered stolen property is estimated to be worth more than $1.4 million. One person was also arrested during the warrant for possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. He has been identified as 34-year-old Jurupa Valley man Rajdeep Singh. They are working to determine his alleged involvement in the crime ring. Investigators have not released any further information on the investigation or identified any additional suspects. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact investigators at the Moreno Valley Sheriff's Station by calling (951) 486-6700.
Ex-Employee suspected of robbing La Quinta business arrested
A 28-year-old Thermal man suspected of committing an armed robbery at a business in La Quinta he used to work at was arrested on Tuesday. Members of the Riverside County Sheriffs Department's La Quinta Business District Team and La Quinta Special Enforcement Team identified the suspect and took him into custody at 4:28 p.m. The post Ex-Employee suspected of robbing La Quinta business arrested appeared first on KESQ.
Moreno Valley deputies rescue stolen French bulldogs
Two French bulldog puppies that had been reported stolen were recovered by Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies on Sunday. The Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station shared a photo of deputies posing with the two puppies on its Facebook page on Monday.
Probationer Accused of Attempting to Kill Elsinore Man Re-Arraigned
A probationer accused of stabbing a man multiple times during an attack in Lake Elsinore pleaded not guilty Wednesday to attempted murder and other charges after his case was resubmitted to the court under an amended filing. Pablo Bustamante Jr., 39, was arrested and originally charged last May following a...
Sheriff’s Office looks for distracted drivers in Rancho Mirage
The Riverside County Sheriff's Office will conduct an enforcement operation today in Rancho Mirage focused on drivers violating a hands-free cell phone law. "A driver's focus should be on the road, not their phone,'' Deputy Bret Meservey said in a statement. "That text, phone call, email or social media post is not worth the risk The post Sheriff’s Office looks for distracted drivers in Rancho Mirage appeared first on KESQ.
Deputies Swarm Perris Home Following Shots Fired Call
Gunshots inside a Perris home Monday prompted a Riverside County sheriff’s SWAT response and a possible standoff, though few details were immediately available. Deputies went to the house near the intersection of Cane Bay Lane and Albillo Loop on Monday morning to investigate reports of “shots fired” in the two-story residence.
One of three victims in two related La Quinta crashes was providing aid in first collision
Three people are dead and one "significantly" injured after a series crashes involving multiple vehicles and a pedestrian in La Quinta Tuesday night, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. One person who died had been assisting victims of the first crash. Sgt. Deirdre Vickers said deputies were first dispatched to respond to the crash the area of Highway 111 and Simon Drive at 9:19 p.m. Tuesday. The three people were pronounced dead at the scene while...
Blaze on north end of Aguanga burns 13 acres
A brush fire that erupted today alongside Highway 371 on the north end of Aguanga charred roughly 13 acres and prompted closure of the highway before crews stopped the brusher. The non-injury blaze was reported at 12:33 p.m. adjacent to the northbound side of the two-lane highway, near Janell Drive, roughly three miles southwest of The post Blaze on north end of Aguanga burns 13 acres appeared first on KESQ.
Major injuries reported in crash involving off-road vehicle in Coachella
Riverside County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a major injury crash in Coachella Tuesday night. The crash was reported just before 8:30 PM in the area of 52nd Avenue and Dos Palmas Avenue. Sergeant Wenndy Brito-Gonzalez of the Sheriff's Office confirmed that the crash involved a vehicle and an off-road vehicle. Details on the crash remain The post Major injuries reported in crash involving off-road vehicle in Coachella appeared first on KESQ.
Riverside County firefighter has minor injuries after Mecca fire
A Riverside County firefighter suffered minor injuries Monday as crews needed about 40 minutes to contain a blaze in an outbuilding in a residential neighborhood of Mecca. Crews were notified of the fire in the 91100 block of 5th Street at 11:15 a.m. and it was contained at 11:57 a.m., the Riverside County Fire Department said.
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