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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">
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...
Freeway connecting California to Las Vegas shut down after truck hauling batteries crashes
The entire 15 Freeway was shut down east of Barstow Friday after a big rig hauling lithium-ion batteries crashed and caught fire, blocking Southern California's link to Las Vegas for more than nine hours, officials said. The crash occurred just before 6 a.m. in the freeway's northbound lanes between Barstow and Baker, according...
Vigil held in Menifee for mother, 3 daughters killed in crash on the way to SoCal
Family and loved ones gathered in Menifee for a candlelight vigil to mourn the death of a mother and her three daughters who were tragically killed in a crash.The family was on their way home from Texas to Southern California when the deadly collision happened earlier this month. Two family friends also died.Wednesday's vigil honored 42-year-old Karly Perez and her daughters: Giana, Emalynn and Olivia. The children, who ranged from 8 to 12 years in age, were all avid softball players."My heart sank. It was truly unbelievable...It's super hard to grasp. Just the idea of the entire family not coming back to our softball family," one man said.A GoFundMe account has been established to help the family.
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...
Southern California family files lawsuit after young father shot and killed by police
Loved ones are calling for justice after a Southern California man was shot and killed by police. A young father of two, Jimmy Lopez, 26, was killed by Hemet police officers on July 4. Family members are now filing a lawsuit against the police department. On that night, police received a call from a bar […]
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. […]
Father of SoCal teen found outside ABC7 arrested for child abduction, falsifying police report
The father of a 15-year-old girl who went missing for about a week in Monterey Park - before she was found safe outside ABC7's office in Glendale - was arrested Friday on suspicion of child abduction and other offenses.According to the Monterey Park Police Department, Jeffrey Chao is also suspected of conspiracy and falsifying a police report in connection with the disappearance of Alison Jillian Chao, who vanished July 16 but was found safe on Tuesday."The department's dedicated efforts and collaboration with other agencies were pivotal in resolving this critical situation and ensuring Alison Chao's safety," according to a statement...
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...
Narco in Southern California gets life for 4 gruesome cartel-related executions
A 33-year-old man from Phoenix, Arizona responsible for one of the more gruesome cartel-related murder scenes to ever unfold in Southern California was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole Wednesday, prosecutors announced. On Nov. 9, 2015, officers with the Orange Police Department responded to reports of a burning SUV in a residential […]
Macy Fire forces Riverside County residents to evacuate
Firefighters in Riverside County rushed to extinguish a rapidly growing fire before it reached nearby homes near Lake Elsinore. The Macy Fire started at about 5:40 p.m. near the intersection of Orange Street and Macy Street in El Cariso, an unincorporated area of Lake Elsinore.Authorities issued an evacuation order for nearby residents and closed the hillside to the public. Firefighters closed the nearby Highway 74 to the Orange County line in both directions to allow resources to flow in and out of the area. They also closed Grand Avenue from Machado to Maiden Lane.Firefighters released the below map to show the...
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...
High-Speed Chase in Southern California Ends with Foot Chase and Arrests at Victorville Walmart
In a dramatic turn of events in Southern California, a high-speed chase following a Bakersfield robbery led to a foot pursuit inside a Walmart in San Bernardino County, resulting in the arrest of five men. The chase began near noon on Wednesday when Bakersfield police sought help from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department to catch the suspects fleeing in a black Mercedes-Benz down Highway 395 toward Adelanto.
Single father struggling after work van stolen, torched in Southern California
A Southern California man’s livelihood was compromised when thieves stole his work van containing thousands of dollars worth of tools he’s bought over the years, stripped the vehicle for parts and set it on fire late last week. A single father of four, Travell Harding, a contract painter, said he was hoping he’d be […]
Monterey Park Teen Found Safe: Family’s Relief Amid Custody Battle (video)
In Southern California, the intense search for 15-year-old Allison Child, who had been missing for a week, concluded on a positive note. Allison was found safe near a TV station in Glendale. The exact details of her whereabouts during the past week remain unclear. Family’s Relief and Ongoing Questions.
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