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Loma Linda man attacked by neighbor, deputies say; knife still stuck in skull
LOMA LINDA, Calif. - A Loma Linda man remains in the ICU Friday, after deputies said he was attacked and stabbed by a neighbor. A piece of the knife used in the attack remains stuck in his skull. Michael Roque was walking to his carport on Monday, on his way...
Burn Victim “John Doe” Found in San Bernardino Homicide Case
In a harrowing incident that has shaken the community, the San Bernardino Police Department is investigating a gruesome homicide after a burn victim was discovered late Monday night. The horrifying scene unfolded on July 22, 2024, at approximately 10:38 PM, at the intersection of N. Duffy St. and W. Donald...
Fire Destroys Garage, Vehicle, Room in Highland Home; Arson Suspected
HIGHLAND, Calif., July 26 (KNN) — Flames swept through a garage, engulfed one room inside a home and destroyed a vehicle Friday afternoon in the city of… Read more "Fire Destroys Garage, Vehicle, Room in Highland Home; Arson Suspected">
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. […]
Man sets own truck ablaze while trying to evade deputies, damaging multiple vehicles
A Bloomington man is behind bars after he intentionally set fire to his truck on Thursday, causing it to explode and damage other vehicles, while attempting to elude the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Rolando Guillen Ochoa, 58, allegedly intentionally rammed a maintenance golf cart several times at Cedar Village Mobile Home Park, in the […]
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...
Police: Theft suspect reportedly destroys security camera, but salvaged footage catches him in the act
ST. GEORGE — A Southern California man accused of breaking into a storage trailer at a construction site in Hurricane was arrested during a traffic stop in St. George — thanks, in part, to a security camera that captured images before it was destroyed. The case was filed...
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...
Early Morning Shooting in Hesperia Under Investigation; No Injuries Reported
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A shooting incident early Wednesday morning in Hesperia prompted an active investigation by deputies after numerous rounds were fired into a dirt field. On July 24. 2024, at about 5:56 am, deputies responded to the area of Orchid Avenu and Catalpa Street for the report...
Macy Fire containment grows to 60%; Ortega Highway reopened
LAKE ELSINORE — Containment of the 145-acre Macy Fire in the Cleveland National Forest west of Lake Elsinore remains at 60% on Saturday morning, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Meanwhile, the Ortega (74) Highway, which was closed shortly after the fire started Thursday, has reopened, fire officials said. ...
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...
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.
Hesperia man, 22, killed in crash between motorcycle and pickup truck
A collision between a motorcycle and a vehicle in a residential neighborhood on Tuesday evening left a 22-year-old Hesperia man dead, authorities said. Anthony Rodriguez died following the crash, which took place about 7:15 p.m. at Sycamore Street and Maple Avenue in Hesperia, according to San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department officials and coroner's records. ...
Hesperia Sheriff’s Department Conducting DUI Patrols July 26th and 27th
HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The Hesperia Police Department will be out Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th, from 7:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m., looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI). “Impaired driving is preventable,” Hesperia Traffic Sgt. Motley said. “If you’ve been drinking or...
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).
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