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Van Nuys Man Arrested for Felony DUI Boating After Collision on Colorado River
In a report from the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department, a 23-year-old Van Nuys resident, Juan Chavez Mendez was arrested for felony reckless boating under the influence following a collision on the Colorado River. According to the official statement, the incident occurred near the 800 Block of Beach Drive in Needles, CA, on the evening of June 29, 2024. Deputies from the Colorado River Station Marine Enforcement Unit responded to the situation at approximately 7:30 p.m. after receiving a report about the boat accident.
Hesperia Man Arrested for Alleged $30,000 Construction Scam, San Bernardino Sheriff Seeks More Victims
Residents in the mountain communities are being cautioned to stay vigilant as authorities seek additional victims in a grand theft case that has already seen one Hesperia man behind bars. Ruben Concepcion, age 30, was arrested yesterday, July 1, 2024, for swindling a homeowner out of $30,000 in construction services that were never delivered. Operating under the guise of Dreamscapes Full Exterior Landscaping, Concepcion is alleged to have presented his company as legitimate, collecting payment upfront without completing any of the promised work.
3 teens among 4 killed in crash after Upland chase involving DUI suspect
Three of the four people who were killed Friday when a high-speed chase ended in a violent crash in Upland were teenagers, authorities said.According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, the chase began in Rancho Cucamonga when a deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a driver suspected of DUI.NOTE: The video above is from a previous report on this incident.The driver wouldn't pull over and ended up smashing into the front of a white Ford Mustang in Upland. Four males were pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities.The three teens killed were identified as Jesus Guillen Jr. and Joel Jeremiah Silva - two 16-year-olds from Fontana - and Michael Adrian Gomez, a 17-year-old from Pomona.The fourth person killed has not been identified.It's unclear who was driving the vehicle.A fifth victim inside the suspect's vehicle - a 13-year-old boy - survived the collision and was rushed to the hospital.Two innocent victims were transported to a hospital but appeared to be OK, authorities said. Authorities told Eyewitness News a loaded firearm was found in the suspect's vehicle, a 2018 Hyundai, which had been reported stolen in Fontana.The incident remains under investigation.
Hesperia man accused of $30,000 contracting scam, additional victims sought
Investigators are looking for potential additional victims after a Hesperia man was arrested this week on suspicion of stealing $30,000 from a Crestline homeowner through a contracting scam, authorities said. Ruben Concepcion, 30, was booked on suspicion of grand theft and theft by false pretenses after being taken into custody...
Deputies receive Medals of Valor for fire rescues in Apple Valley, Adelanto
Four High Desert-based San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department deputies were among 25 recipients of Medals of Valor last week, including one who was recognized with an award for two separate incidents. The deputies were recognized for their heroism in rescuing community members from burning buildings on three separate occasions in...
State funding comes to High Desert transportation projects
The California Transportation Commission recently approved more than $2 billion to improve and maintain several transportation projects, including three in the High Desert. The approved funding announced Friday will support the next generation of transportation projects, ranging from bridge maintenance and rail system upgrades to enhanced railroad safety features and increased access for bicyclists and pedestrians, the agency stated. ...
Triple-digit temps expected to bake the Victor Valley
After dealing with high temperatures in the 90s, the Victor Valley is expected to experience at least a week of consecutive 100 degree-plus days. An excessive heat wave is expected to begin Tuesday and possibly last beyond early next week, according to the National Weather Service. High temperatures across the...
Wildfire erupts dangerously close to Southern California family’s home
A family in San Bernardino is counting their blessings and thanking firefighters after the “Sierra Fire,” which charred more than 400 acres, came dangerously close to their home and dozens of others. The two-alarm brushfire in Fontana near Sierra and Jurupa avenues was first reported at around 2:30 p.m., with the wind-driven flames quickly […]
San Bernardino County secures $1M for Glen Helen improvements
San Bernardino County Regional Parks has successfully acquired $1 million in federal funding to enhance Glen Helen Regional Park. The project will focus on playground upgrades, including the installation of essential shade structures to safeguard playground equipment. Additionally, Regional Parks aims to enhance the park’s accessibility, ensuring that all visitors, regardless of ability, can enjoy its amenities.
Loma Linda VA system co-hosts Indian health outreach event
VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHS) and Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc. (RSBCIHI) co-hosted a Bringing VA Benefits Home PACT Act outreach event at the Soboba Indian Health Clinic June 11. Over 100 people attended the event which featured resources and representatives from 36 VA and partner agency programs...
Deadliest roads in state are in Southern California. Do you drive these freeways?
The state's most deadly freeways are in San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration analyzed by ConsumerAffairs.
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