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Vigil held in Menifee for mother, 3 daughters killed in crash on the way to SoCal
Family and loved ones gathered in Menifee for a candlelight vigil to mourn the death of a mother and her three daughters who were tragically killed in a crash.The family was on their way home from Texas to Southern California when the deadly collision happened earlier this month. Two family friends also died.Wednesday's vigil honored 42-year-old Karly Perez and her daughters: Giana, Emalynn and Olivia. The children, who ranged from 8 to 12 years in age, were all avid softball players."My heart sank. It was truly unbelievable...It's super hard to grasp. Just the idea of the entire family not coming back to our softball family," one man said.A GoFundMe account has been established to help the family.
Motorist Fatally Injured After Losing Control on I-15, Hitting Embankment
A 43-year-old motorist was killed when he lost control of his van on Interstate 15 in Wildomar and struck an embankment, authorities said Friday. Jay Vann of Lake Elsinore was fatally injured at 4:30 p.m. Thursday on southbound I-15 at Lemon Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officer Mike...
Family says Hemet man was unarmed, no threat when officers shot at him 'at least 100' times
HEMET, Calif. - Family and friends gathered Friday in front of Hemet City Hall to demand justice for a man who was shot and killed by police outside a downtown bar on July 4. The family of Jimmy Lopez said he was unarmed when Hemet Police officers fired "at least 100 rounds" at Lopez, killing him.
Macy Fire forces Riverside County residents to evacuate
Firefighters in Riverside County rushed to extinguish a rapidly growing fire before it reached nearby homes near Lake Elsinore. The Macy Fire started at about 5:40 p.m. near the intersection of Orange Street and Macy Street in El Cariso, an unincorporated area of Lake Elsinore.Authorities issued an evacuation order for nearby residents and closed the hillside to the public. Firefighters closed the nearby Highway 74 to the Orange County line in both directions to allow resources to flow in and out of the area. They also closed Grand Avenue from Machado to Maiden Lane.Firefighters released the below map to show the...
Perris Man, 65, Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Circuit Breaker Thefts Across Riverside County
Riverside County Sheriff's Office has reported the arrest of a 65-year-old man in connection with a string of circuit breaker thefts that have been plighting the region's new home construction areas. The suspect, Eugene Popa of Perris, was nabbed on July 16 and is believed to have been operating a "fencing" network, profiting by reselling these stolen goods, often through online channels. In a report posted on the Sheriff's Office website, it was detailed that Popa's arrest followed a months-long operation by the Southwest Sheriff's Station's Robbery/Burglary Suppression Team (RBST).
Murder suspect arrested in Mexico after 19-year manhunt
Riverside police and their federal law enforcement partners arrested a man in Mexico accused of killing someone 19 years ago.In June 2005, 38-year-old Alfonso Vera tried to stop a man from beating his girlfriend in the 4700 block of Doane Avenue in Riverside. As Vera tried to protect the woman, then 32-year-old Luis Contreras allegedly stepped in and shot Vera multiple times before leaving him to die. Detectives said witnesses saw two cars leaving the area. Investigators eventually arrested two of three suspects but could not track down Contreras before he traveled to Mexico. In July 2005, police issued an arrest...
Road Rage – Man Who Shot Driver During Freeway Traffic Dispute Headed to Prison
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A 54-year-old man who shot a motorist during a road rage confrontation on Interstate 15 in Eastvale was bound for state prison Thursday to serve a 25-year term after pleading guilty to attempted murder and other charges. Carlos Leonardo Castro Martinez of Menifee admitted the felony...
Felon Who Severely Beat Lake Elsinore Girlfriend Pleads Guilty
The domestic violence was reported July 4 in the 100 block of South Terra Cotta Road, near Broadway Street, in Lake Elsinore. A convicted felon who severely beat his girlfriend at her Lake Elsinore residence, then barricaded himself in the home, culminating in a standoff with sheriff’s deputies, pleaded guilty Thursday to domestic violence.
Four-Vehicle Wreck Injures Three in Menifee
A four-vehicle wreck triggered a fire and injured three people Wednesday at a Menifee intersection. The collision happened shortly before 11 a.m. at Highway 74 and Menifee Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said multiple engine crews were sent to the location and encountered one of...
Multi-agency chase leads to the arrest of alleged carjacking suspect across counties
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man, accused of carjacking, was arrested after a multi-agency pursuit that started in the Santa Clarita area and ended in Kern County Tuesday night. The California Highway Patrol Newhall said the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Santa Clarita Station requested their officers to take over...
Suspect arrested after Southern California man found murdered inside vehicle
A suspect who remained on the run was arrested after a man was found murdered inside a vehicle in San Bernardino County. The suspect was identified as Yusuf Wilson Jr., 31, by the Colton Police Department. On June 3, police responded to a shooting near Fairway and Sperry Drives in Colton at around 10:45 p.m. […]
Pair Who Robbed Fruit Vendors in Riverside Area Due for Sentencing
Two men who perpetrated a series of robberies targeting fruit vendors in Riverside and neighboring communities are slated for sentencing Thursday. Edgar Menchaca Martinez, 32, and Arturo Romero, 28, both of Perris, earlier this month admitted 11 counts each of armed robbery and assault with a firearm, for a total of 22 felony charges.
Fire Damages Menifee Home, Causes Burn Injury
A fire that erupted Friday in a Menifee home left an occupant burned and caused significant damage, displacing the seven residents. The blaze was reported at 11:36 a.m. in the 23600 block of Goetz Drive, near Mountain View Place, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Multiple engine crews were...
Temecula Man Suspected of Series of Burglaries Arrested After Chase, Bail Set at $100,000
After an intensive bout of investigative work, Riverside County Sheriff's deputies have nabbed a man linked to a spate of commercial burglaries. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Joseph Roybal of Temecula, was known for a distinct modus operandi stretching through Temecula and its outskirts. The Southwest Sheriff’s Station’s Robbery/Burglary Suppression Team (RBST) had been on his trail since June when patterns began to emerge, pinpointing Roybal as a key figure.
Norco Alert, "Jugging" Incident Leads to Charges for Suspected Thieves from Los Angeles County
A recent vehicle burglary in Norco spotlighted the criminal tactic known as "Jugging," alerting residents to the danger of being watched after withdrawing cash. According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to the incident on July 23, after a victim had cash stolen from their parked car. The...
Authorities attempt to take 50 dogs from property after owner dies
Riverside County Department of Animal Services officers impounded 14 dogs Monday from a ranch near Desert Hot Springs, and plans were in place to return Tuesday to retrieve more of a total of 50 canines running loose on the property where the owner was found dead. Late Sunday residents of...
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