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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The State Parole Board has rescinded early parole for a convicted child rapist from Riverside County.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.
Arizona man smuggled 29 guns, including 27 assault rifles, into Riverside County, officials say
An Arizona man was caught with almost 30 firearms, including 27 assault rifles and 15 ghost guns, in Riverside County on Monday, officials said. Alexis Ayala Molina, a 22-year-old from Phoenix, was “committing suspicious and unsafe driving actions” on the 10 Freeway at Chiriaco Summit, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said in a news release. […]
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.
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.
Trial proceedings start for Valley man accused of gunning down motel guest
Pretrial motions began today ahead of jury selection in the trial of a 48-year-old Coachella Valley man accused of gunning down a motel guest during an altercation in Riverside. Robert Donald Intong of Desert Hot Springs was arrested in 2021 following a Riverside Police Department investigation into the slaying of 31-year-old Cole William Birchard. Intong The post Trial proceedings start for Valley man accused of gunning down motel guest appeared first on KESQ.
RivCo man arrested for alleged $1 million embezzlement
A 59-year-old man was arrested for allegedly embezzling approximately $1 million from numerous victims who invested their money with him, authorities said today. On April 17, deputies from the Perris station received a call about possible embezzlement. The caller said a large sum of money was invested in 2022 but without any returns or word from the broker since then, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Narcotics, Firearm Allegedly Seized in Lake Elsinore
A 46-year-old man and other suspects were arrested for alleged possession of narcotics and firearms after authorities noticed drug paraphernalia inside a white sedan in Lake Elsinore, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced Thursday. Deputies from the Lake Elsinore station conducted a proactive community policing in the 31800 block...
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 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...
Riverside County Deputies Arrest Suspects for Negligent Discharge of a Firearm in Coachella
July 2, 2024 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on June 30, 2024, at 3:55 p.m., deputies responded to the 50000 block of Camino Coras in Coachella regarding reports of gunfire in the area. Deputies located the residence where the suspected shooting occurred. A search warrant was authored and served with the assistance of the Coachella Community Action Team and Riverside County Sheriff’s K-9 Team. Among the items located at the residence were four handguns, one rifle, and ammunition. In addition, evidence of multiple firearms being discharged negligently was located in the backyard of the residence.
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