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Nearly 30 rifles found during traffic stop in Indio
INDIO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A large amount of rifles, magazines and ammo were found by El Centro Sector agents, according to U.S. Border Patrol. BP says agents stopped a vehicle on Interstate 10 in Chiriaco Summit on the evening of July 1. A K-9 team alerted agents of suspicious items in the back of the vehicle.
84-year-old Palm Desert man killed in head-on crash
An 84-year-old Palm Desert man died Monday when his car collided head-on with a heavy-duty pickup truck hauling propane in a rural part of San Bernardino County, officials said. David Bell was pronounced dead at the scene, according to county coroner's records. The crash took place about 2:25 p.m. near...
Plea Bargain Results In Short Prison Sentence In Palm Desert Smash & Grab Robbery
It’s a very short prison sentence, just 3 years, for 25 year old Demetrius Thornton, one of 4 people involved in a smash and grab robbery at the 111 Jewelry & Watch Repair store on Highway 111 just east of Monterey Avenue in Palm Desert. The robbery took place...
Last of Four Suspects Pleads Guilty in Jewelry-Store Robbery
A 25-year-old man pleaded guilty Wednesday to his involvement in a Palm Desert jewelry-store robbery more than two years ago and was immediately sentenced to three years in prison. Demetrius Thornton, a resident of Colton in San Bernardino County, entered the guilty plea to a felony robbery charge Wednesday at...
Coachella Valley Residents React to Weekend of Political Violence
Coachella Valley Residents React to Weekend of Political Violence. Residents of Coachella Valley are expressing their concerns and hopes following a weekend marked by political violence, which resulted in one death and several injuries. Speaking to NBC Palm Springs, locals from both Republican and Democratic sides voiced their distress over the incident and the broader climate of unrest. Republicans lamented the ongoing violence reminiscent of past political assassinations, emphasizing the need for heightened protection at political events. Democrats echoed the sentiment, urging for greater civility and mutual respect. Despite differing political views, both sides shared a common desire for a safer, more united America, calling for an end to the hatred and violence.
Pickup-Truck Fire on I-10 in Thousand Palms is Doused
Crews needed about 40 minutes Wednesday to extinguish a fire that engulfed a pickup truck on Interstate 10 in Thousand Palms. The vehicle was traveling west on I-10, just east of Monterey Avenue at around 3:40 p.m. when it became engulfed in flames on the right shoulder, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Riverside County Animal Services Officers Rescue Dozens of Dogs
Riverside County Animal Services officers rescued dozens of dogs today from a property in Thermal where temperatures climbed to triple-digit figures. Animal Services responded to the property in the 88000 block of Avenue 61 where they discovered more than 40 dogs, some deceased. The team responded after learning the owner was no longer on site and there were reports of many unattended dogs.
Arizona Man Sentenced after Pleading Guilty in Firearms Smuggling Case
An Arizona man pleaded guilty to multiple charges Tuesday and was immediately sentenced to jail time and probation for illegally smuggling firearms and ammunition across a state border. Alexis Ayala Molina, 22, of Phoenix, pleaded guilty at the Larson Justice Center in Indio to one of 29 original counts of...
Amazon Prime Day Breaks Records Amid Rising Threat of Package Theft
Amazon Prime Day, the annual two-day mega sale exclusive to Prime members, has surpassed expectations with shoppers spending over $7 billion in just one day, marking an 11% increase from last year. However, as deliveries surge, so does the risk of porch piracy. Law enforcement is intensifying efforts to combat thefts, urging residents to report incidents and utilize security measures like Amazon’s map tracking feature. Despite efforts to secure deliveries, incidents like a recent theft in Palm Desert serve as a reminder of the consequences and ongoing challenges associated with online shopping convenience.
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