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California Deputy Dies from Methamphetamine Effects While on Duty
Jonathan Stewart died from the effects of methamphetamine on April 27. The City of Rancho Cucamonga Traffic Division investigates traffic collisions and develops driver awareness, but questions remain about the investigation into Stewart's death. The community mourns Stewart's loss, highlighting potential unseen risks within law enforcement and serving as a...
2 killed and 3 injured in July Fourth attack in California beach city
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Two people were killed and three others injured in an attack during a neighborhood Fourth of July gathering in a Southern California beach city, police said Friday. The county coroner removed two bodies Friday morning from the crime scene, which encompassed a grassy median...
50-year-old man dead after head-on crash in Temecula
A 50-year-old man was killed in a head-on collision in Temecula on Friday. The crash happened at around 5:30 p.m. on Rancho California Road near the I-15 overpass, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. The man, Glenmar Salcedo of Menifee, was behind the wheel of a Hyundai SUV when for unknown reasons he drove into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with another car, which also struck a third vehicle. Despite attempted life-saving measures from paramedics, Salcedo was declared dead at the scene, deputies said. Two others were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment on injuries sustained in the collision. Their statuses were not known. "It is not believed intoxication played a role in this collision," said the RSO statement. "It has not been determined why the Hyundai crossed into oncoming traffic."Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has additional information is asked to contact deputies at (951) 696-3000.
Coroner IDs 3 killed in fatal crash
Medical examiners with the L.A. County coroner’s office released the identity of three individuals killed Tuesday evening in a fatal crash on The Old Road. Brian White, 22, of Castaic; Nylah Blanchard, 16, of Adelanto; and Quinell Shelton, 15, of San Bernardino, were killed after they were ejected from the vehicle, according to information from the coroner’s office and the California Highway Patrol, which is investigating the crash.
Riverside man arrested after 1,000 pounds of illegal explosives discovered
A man was arrested after police discovered a massive stockpile of illegal fireworks and dangerous explosives at his Riverside home. The suspect was identified as Vincent Lozano III, 23, according to the Riverside Police Department. Investigators received a tip about an illegal fireworks seller in the community and identified Lozano as the alleged source. A […]
Man Struck, Killed While Riding Motorcycle in Perris
A 46-year-old man riding a motorcycle was struck and killed in a collision with a sedan in Perris, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies from the department’s Perris station responded to the intersection of Ramona Expressway and Redlands Avenue at 4:06 p.m. Friday. Investigators said the motorcyclist was going south on Redlands while the driver of a Nissan sedan was going west on Ramona Expressway when they crashed into each other.
Boat Crash in Southern California Leaves One Dead, Ten Injured
A tragic boat crash in Southern California resulted in one fatality and ten injuries after a 48-foot vessel collided with the Alamitos Bay jetty. The accident occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday, as reported by the Long Beach Fire Department in a news release on Thursday. Details of the Incident.
Woman is arrested after she allegedly threatened store employees with broken glass bottle
A woman was arrested after she allegedly entered a store and threatened the employees with a broken glass bottle, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. On July 4 at about 2:38 p.m., deputies responded to the 25000 Block of Barton Road in Loma Linda in reference to...
210 Freeway closed in Highland after fatal crash
All westbound lanes of the 210 Freeway in Highland are closed after a deadly collision, according to a Sigalert. The crash was reported at 5:13 a.m. Thursday on the westbound lanes of the 210. The crash was in the area of San Bernardino Avenue and 5th Street/Greenspot Road. There were no immediate details regarding the […]
Riverside County animal services officer rescues two dogs from Gage Canal
A Riverside County animal control officer rescues two dogs this morning that were stuck in the Gage Canal. Around 7 A.M., Riverside County Animal Services received a call from a woman, Carolyn Badger, that was walking her dog with her husband when they noticed two dogs trapped in the canal. "All of a sudden we The post Riverside County animal services officer rescues two dogs from Gage Canal appeared first on KESQ.
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 […]
California firefighters battle fire in Thousand Oaks
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Crews in southern California worked to contain a fire on Friday, July 5, as multiple fires burned in the region amid sweltering temperatures. Footage posted by Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) shows crews work to contain the Rancho fire in Thousand Oaks on Friday.
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.
Fontana P.D. employees honored for arresting hit-and-run suspect
Because of their quick work in identifying and arresting a suspect who allegedly was involved in a hit-and-run vehicle collision involving a juvenile, members of the Fontana Police Department were honored by the Fontana City Council. Motor Officer Adam Sein, Motor Officer Paul Contreras, Trainee Jacob Hernandez, and Community Service...
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