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CRIME & SAFETY
Hemet police shoot, kill suspect after report of man armed with gun, authorities say
A man was shot to death by police in Hemet after officers responded to a call about an intoxicated man with a gun in his pants leaving a bar in the downtown district, authorities said..Officers approached the man about 1:40 a.m. Thursday in the 200 block of East Florida Avenue, where shots were fired, according to police. There wereno further details made public about the events that led up to the shooting.The man died at the scene. His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.It was unknown if any officers suffered injuries.An investigation regarding the officers involved is ongoing by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office Force Investigation Detail in cooperationwith the Riverside County District Attorney's Office and the California Department of Justice.Anyone with information was urged to contact Investigator Dan Moody at (951) 765-2433.
Firefighters Reach Full Containment of 18-Acre Perris Fire
Firefighters have reached 100% containment of a brush fire that burned at least 18 acres southwest of Perris, authorities said Wednesday. The non-injury Lukens Fire was reported at 3:35 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Lukens Lane and West Metz Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Multiple engine...
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 […]
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.
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.
Parole board rescinds early release of child rapist from Riverside County
The State Parole Board has rescinded early parole for a convicted child rapist from Riverside County. Cody Woodsen Klemp, 68, will remain in prison to continue to serve his 170-year prison sentence. Klemp was convicted in 1994 of 40 felonies involving the repeated rape of an underage victim. The teenager had been in the care The post Parole board rescinds early release of child rapist from Riverside County appeared first on KESQ.
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 […]
Joint Drug Interdiction Effort Leads to Major Methamphetamine Seizure on Interstate 15
“During the week of June 10, 2024, an officer from the Murrieta Police Department Special Enforcement Team (SET) attended a joint highway drug interdiction training class in Murrieta. This class was presented by the United States Border Patrol’s Highway Interdiction, Detection, and Enforcement (HIDE) Team as part of a comprehensive counter-fentanyl initiative that began in October 2023 in southern California. The initiative focuses on intelligence collection and partnerships, utilizing local Customs and Border Protection (CBP) field assets supported by federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to enhance resources, collaboration, and target fentanyl smuggling into the United States.
Man Admits Killing Father of Two in Riverside Road Rage Attack
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – A 65-year-old Colton man who fatally shot a Riverside motorist during a road rage confrontation — firing a bullet that narrowly missed one of the victim’s children before killing him — pleaded guilty Tuesday to murder and other charges and was immediately sentenced to 54 years to life in state prison.
4th of July Patrols – CHP’s `Maximum Enforcement’ Campaign Begins Wednesday
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – California Highway Patrol officers will be ramping up patrols on state highways and roads across Riverside County Wednesday and through the weekend to catch drunken and drug-impaired drivers as part of the agency’s annual Fourth of July weekend crackdown. The statewide “maximum enforcement period” will...
Indian Wells Riverside County Sheriff’s Office to conduct enforcement operation on texting while driving
On Friday, July 5, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office- Indian Wells will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law. Drivers are not allowed to hold a phone or electronic communications device while operating a vehicle under current law. This includes talking, texting, or using an app. Using The post Indian Wells Riverside County Sheriff’s Office to conduct enforcement operation on texting while driving appeared first on KESQ.
68-Year-Old Cody Woodsen Klemp Convicted Rapist’s Parole Denied: 25 Years of Justice Served
California Board of Parole Hearings Reverses Decision on Convicted Rapist’s Parole. Victim’s Advocacy Leads to Continued Custody for Moreno Valley Rapist. According to ABC 7, on a significant turn of events, the state Board of Parole Hearings in California has reversed its earlier decision to grant parole to Cody Woodsen Klemp, a 68-year-old convicted rapist from Moreno Valley. Cody Woodsen Klemp, sentenced to 170 years in prison back in 1994 for raping his 14-year-old niece, will remain in custody pending a future parole hearing. The decision follows intense advocacy from the victim, who courageously shared the profound impact of the assault on her life, likening it to enduring deep, lasting wounds.
Playing Around With Illegal Fireworks Could Cost You $5K
Law enforcement agencies are urging people to celebrate July 4th responsibly and prioritize safety. All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Palm Springs, Cathedral City and unincorporated areas of Riverside County. However you are likely to find safe and sane fireworks for sale in...
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.
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