CRIME & SAFETY
Wanted felon in custody after brief standoff in Coachella
A wanted felon is in custody following a brief standoff in the city of Coachella, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office confirmed. The incident started at around 3:15 p.m. when deputies received information about a wanted felon in the 1600 block of 3rd Street, a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office told News Channel 3. "Deputies are The post Wanted felon in custody after brief standoff in Coachella appeared first on KESQ.
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 […]
Woman accused of starting fire that destroyed Palm Desert businesses fails to appear in court, warrant issued
A warrant has been issued for the woman suspected of starting a fire that destroyed multiple businesses in Palm Desert earlier this month. Natalie Marie Radu, 30, failed to appear in court on Friday for her felony settlement conference. A judge issued a no bail bench warrant. Radu is charged with recklessly causing a fire The post Woman accused of starting fire that destroyed Palm Desert businesses fails to appear in court, warrant issued appeared first on KESQ.
Man re-enters not guilty plea to 2018 murder of local jiu-jitsu instructor
One of two men suspected in the 2018 fatal shooting of a jiu-jitsu instructor in Cathedral City re-entered a not guilty plea today to murder. Kipko Griffin, 49, initially pleaded not guilty to the charges July 27, 2023, during his first court appearance in the case. At the end of a preliminary hearing April 9, The post Man re-enters not guilty plea to 2018 murder of local jiu-jitsu instructor appeared first on KESQ.
Employees of Palm Desert business lost in fire worry about their future
As recovery efforts continue for the owners of four Palm Desert businesses lost in an arson fire earlier this month, some employees are concerned about what comes next for them. Up until the fire, Mary Saucedo was employed by D’Coffee Bouteaque. She is concerned about her financial situation and being able to pay her bills The post Employees of Palm Desert business lost in fire worry about their future appeared first on KESQ.
Candlelight Vigil Honoring Crime Victims
The vigil will be held at 7pm at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park. Since 2004, the vigils have paid tribute to those lost to violent crime. Hestrin will be joined by keynote speakers who will share their stories of loss, resilience and search for justice.
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