CRIME & SAFETY
Deputy caught with 100 pounds of fentanyl was working for El Chapo’s cartel, report says
The former Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy who was allegedly caught with more than 100 pounds of fentanyl pills last year was nabbed as part of a high-profile investigation into the cartel once led by the drug lord known as “El Chapo,” according to a report in the Press-Enterprise. Banning resident Jorge Oceguera-Rocha, 25, resigned his […]
DEA, Riverside police seize 10 million lethal doses of fentanyl from Sinaloa Cartel cell
By Matthew Rodriguez Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE, California (KCAL) — The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the seizure of 10 million lethal doses of fentanyl from a Sinaloa Cartel cell on Wednesday. The year-long operation with the Riverside Police Department and the United States Postal Inspection Service started in March 2023 and The post DEA, Riverside police seize 10 million lethal doses of fentanyl from Sinaloa Cartel cell appeared first on KESQ.
Detectives investigate death of man who was an inmate at West Valley Detention Center
Detectives are investigating the death of a man who was an inmate at West Valley Detention Center, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. On April 1, Eduardo Lopez, a 23-year-old Hesperia resident, was arrested by the Hesperia Police Department on charges of vandalism and obstructing/resisting a peace officer. Lopez was booked into High Desert Detention Center and later transferred to West Valley Detention Center.
Fontana Police Department will hold DUI checkpoint
The Fontana Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, April 26. The checkpoint will take place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road, police said.
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.
Riverside Sheriff's Deputies Arrest Four in Lake Elsinore Anti-Theft Operation
In a show of force against retail theft, Riverside County Sheriff's deputies descended on a Lake Elsinore shopping complex Tuesday, rounding up a quartet of suspects accused of sticky fingers. The operation, conducted by the Lake Elsinore Robbery-Burglary Suppression Team and Special Enforcement Team, targeted the 18000 block of Collier Avenue, aiming to flush out theft offenders plaguing local businesses.
Transfer of San Quentin death row inmates to Chino sparks public safety issues, sheriff says
CHINO, Calif. - Following the transfer of more than two dozen death row inmates from San Quentin to Chino, the city's mayor is calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to remove them "effective immediately" and stop sending additional condemned inmates due to heightened public safety concerns. Chino Hills Mayor Cynthia Moran...
Riverside County Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping of 2 Girls
50-year-old Rene Ramirez of Indio, CA was arrested Wednesday, April 24th after Moreno Valley Sheriff's received a report of an attempted kidnapping of two female juveniles that happened in Moreno Valley near Cactus Ave. and Perris Blvd. According to reports, Ramirez pulled alongside the two girls and attempted to pull one of the girls into his vehicle, but the girl was able to get away and notified the school staff once they arrived at school.
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 […]
Tree Trimmer Killed After Getting Trapped Under Palm Fronds
A tree trimmer was killed while trimming a palm tree in Riverside, and authorities continued to investigate the death Saturday. Firefighters responded to the 2800 block of Newkirk Drive at about 1:45 p.m. Friday, where the worker — who was contracted by the homeowner — was trapped approximately 30 feet up a palm tree while trimming it behind a residential property, according to the Riverside Fire Department.
Man, 19, Arrested for Alleged Homicide in Overdose Death
A 19-year-old Perris man was behind bars Saturday for allegedly selling drugs to a 22-year-old man who died as a result of a fentanyl overdose in Murrieta. Miguel Angel Gonzalez was arrested Thursday after detectives from the Murrieta Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team and General Investigations Detective Bureau served a search warrant at his Perris residence, police said.
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...
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 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...
Norco Man Suspected of Murder Following Fentanyl-Linked Death, Riverside Authorities Report
In a grim development within the Norco community, a man suspected of supplying a lethal dose of fentanyl that claimed one life has been nabbed for murder, according to official reports. Riverside County authorities have orchestrated the arrest of one Johnnie Stevens, following an intensive investigation into a tragedy that unfolded this past November.
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