CRIME & SAFETY
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 […]
Indio residents accused of smuggling drugs into jail facilities
Four Indio residents, including three who are already in custody, were arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle drugs into Riverside County jail facilities. In February, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Investigation Bureau began an investigation into inmates coordinating with a subject outside of the jail facilities to smuggle narcotics into the jail by The post Indio residents accused of smuggling drugs into jail facilities appeared first on KESQ.
Suspected DUI driver crashes in palm tree while trying to flee from police in Coachella
A person suspected of driving under the influence crashed after trying to flee from police during a traffic stop in Coachella, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office confirmed. The incident happened at around 11:25 a.m. in the area of Jackson Street and Avenue 50. A deputy conducted a traffic stop and a suspected that the driver The post Suspected DUI driver crashes in palm tree while trying to flee from police in Coachella 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.
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.
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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