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Fireworks seized and destroyed in Lake Elsinore
Authorities seized approximately 150 pounds of fireworks during a July 4 operation in the Lake Elsinore area, the sheriff's department said Sunday. A Special Enforcement Team from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's Lake Elsinore station, in collaboration with the Hazardous Devices Team, conducted the operation Thursday, which resulted in 56 citations for possession of fireworks and one criminal violation for possession with intent to distribute fireworks, the department said.
Man killed while riding motorcycle in Perris
A 46-year-old man was killed while riding a motorcycle in Perris on Friday afternoon when he was struck by a car. The crash happened at around 4 p.m. near the intersection of Ramona Expressway and Redlands Avenue, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Office deputies. They say that the motorcyclist, identified as 46-year-old Perris man Samuel Alvarado, was riding southbound on Redlands Avenue when he was hit by a Nissan sedan driving westbound on Ramona Expressway, deputies said. Alvarado was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics despite attempted life-saving measures. It's unclear if the driver in the Nissan sustained any injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with further details is asked to contact investigators at (951) 210-1000.
One Killed, Two Hospitalized Following Three-Car Collision in Temecula
A tragic incident on the eve of the 4th of July has left one person dead and two others injured in Temecula. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office reports that a head-on collision occurred near Rancho California Road and Interstate 15. The fatal event unfolded at about 5:19 p.m. on July 5, 2024, when, for reasons not yet clear, a Hyundai SUV strayed into oncoming traffic resulting in a violent three-car crash.
Lake Elsinore man behind bars after knife attack
A Lake Elsinore man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked another man with a knife Wednesday night. Michael Losoya, 41, was identified as the attacker in a reported assault in the 32000 block of Riverside Drive, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release. The victim, only identified as a man, sustained […]
DUI Operation Results in Three Arrests in Canyon Lake
Two people were arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence during a DUI enforcement operation in Canyon Lake, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies from the sheriff’s Lake Elsinore station conducted the operation from 6 p.m. until midnight Saturday, focused on drivers suspected of being under...
Major Multi-Agency Drug Bust Leads to 36 Arrests Across the West Coast
In a major victory against illegal narcotics, a multi-agency crackdown took place today. The Border Patrol, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, and San Bernardino PD collaborated to arrest 36 defendants across several locations including Imperial County, San Diego, Fresno, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Salem, Oregon. More than 400 federal, state, and local law enforcement officials were involved in this extensive operation.
Two Arrested for Alleged Vandalism in Lake Elsinore
Two Wildomar residents were arrested for their alleged involvement in vandalism and arson in Lake Elsinore, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. A Special Enforcement Team from the sheriff’s Lake Elsinore station responded to a call in the 3300 block of Hillcrest Court at about 11 p.m. Thursday regarding vandalism. The agency said the victim caught a man and a woman on surveillance footage spray-painting a huge section of his property’s brick wall, and that the man was mixing gasoline with the spray-paint in order to ignite a large explosion.
Arizona man accused of smuggling firearms in Riverside County faces 45 felony charges
An Arizona man received 45 felony charges today after his arrest on suspicion of illegally smuggling firearms and ammunition across a state border. Phoenix resident Alexis Ayala Molina, 22, pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of assault weapon possession, 15 counts of removing or altering firearm identification marks and an additional count of manufacturing or The post Arizona man accused of smuggling firearms in Riverside County faces 45 felony charges appeared first on KESQ.
Firefighters Battle 100-Acre Blaze in Homeland
A 100-acre fire broke out in Homeland Friday, prompting an evacuation order. Riverside County Fire Department personnel received a report of a vegetation fire at 2:11 p.m. Friday near the intersection of Juniper Flats Road and Mapes Road, according to a department statement. Additional air and ground resources were called to the scene.
Firefighters Battle Flames, Heat at Mecca Home
It was 113 degrees outside when firefighters battled a blaze that engulfed a single-wide trailer in Mecca Saturday. The fire was reported at 2:52 p.m. Saturday in the 94700 block of Avenue 50, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. A second-alarm was requested due to the excessive heat, fire...
Riverside County Sheriff Reports Motorcyclist Dies in Fatal Traffic Collision on Ramona Expressway in Perris
July 6, 2024 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on July 5, 2024, at 4:06 p.m., deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s. Station, responded to the intersection of Ramona Expressway and Redlands Avenue in Perris regarding a report of a major injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. Deputies arrived on scene and located the motorcyclist unresponsive with major injuries on the roadway. Deputies and medical personnel performed lifesaving measures but the motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the involved vehicle remained at the scene and was cooperative during the investigation.
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