Cathedral City
CRIME & SAFETY
Juvenile near drowning incident in Rancho Mirage
At 4:35 p.m. on June 27, deputies were dispatched to the 72000 block of Sierra Vista Dr., Rancho Mirage, regarding a possible drowning. Upon arrival, the deputies located a juvenile who was alert and breathing. The juvenile was transported to the local hospital for a medical evaluation. No additional details are available. These incidents stand The post Juvenile near drowning incident in Rancho Mirage appeared first on KESQ.
Cathedral City murder case featured in new season of Netflix series 'Worst Roommate Ever'
A 2016 murder in Cathedral City is featured in the new season of Netflix's true crime docuseries "Worst Roommate Ever." Read on to learn who the case involved, where it took place and how you can watch "Worst Roommate Ever." ...
Family of DHS man killed in hit-and-run crash raising funds for funeral expenses
Loved ones of a 48-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend in Thousand Palms are raising funds for his funeral expenses. Robert Ernst Rodriguez was riding a motorcycle when he was fatally struck by a vehicle off Varner Road and Ramon Road. Authorities said the driver of the vehicle Erick Robert Cowdery, The post Family of DHS man killed in hit-and-run crash raising funds for funeral expenses appeared first on KESQ.
Riverside Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help to Identify Palm Desert Bank Robbery Suspect
Authorities are on the lookout for a suspect involved in a bank robbery that took place on Wednesday afternoon in Palm Desert, as reported by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred on Highway 111 when a man approached a bank teller, demanding money without showing a weapon or intimating he was armed, he then fled the scene with an undisclosed sum. The suspect was described as a white male between 50 and 60 years of age.
Felony stop leads to suspect search off Highway 62
On the evening of June 27, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle whose driver has a felony warrant, at Highway 62 and North Star Trail in Morongo Valley. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the driver failed to yield and a pursuit ensued. The male driver stopped and exited the vehicle at Highway The post Felony stop leads to suspect search off Highway 62 appeared first on KESQ.
Palm Springs shooting suspect held to answer for attempted murder
A 23-year-old man suspected in a late-night shooting that injured two people in Palm Springs must stand trial for attempted murder and assault with a gun, a judge ruled today. Joel Ramirez Benitez of Palm Springs was also held to answer a sentence-enhancing allegation of causing great bodily injury during a preliminary hearing Thursday at The post Palm Springs shooting suspect held to answer for attempted murder appeared first on KESQ.
One Year Ago Today (June 29, 2023)…Woman Accused of Killing Mother in La Quinta Re-Enters Not Guilty Pleas
One Year Ago Today (June 29, 2023)…A 60-year-old woman suspected of killing her 85-year-old mother in La Quinta re-entered not guilty pleas to felony charges. Sally Martha Webster of La Quinta is charged with one felony count each of murder and cruelty on an elder, according to court records. She additionally faces special circumstance allegations of inflicting torture and committing a heinous murder.
Carjacking suspect in custody after police pursuit in Thermal
At 9:28 a.m., the Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported a wanted suspect involved with carjacking in Thermal. According to reports, deputies tried to stop the vehicle driven by the suspect around Pierce Street and Avenue 66, but the vehicle failed to yield. Officers then began a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle drove into a field before The post Carjacking suspect in custody after police pursuit in Thermal appeared first on KESQ.
Light Sentence For DUI Plea; Blood Alcohol Content Was Twice The Legal Limit
It’s a mere slap on the wrist for a College of the Desert Trustee. It’s the case of Rubén Pérez who has pleaded guilty to 2 counts of DUI. He ws stopped by deputies just before one in the morning on February 10th 2023 in La Quinta.
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