Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
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A parolee at large in a pickup truck led officers on a slow-speed, 20-minute chase in Riverside's west end tonight before he was arrested in a shopping center parking lot, police said. The chase began around 7:30 p.m. and ended in the 5700 block of Van Buren Boulevard, said Riverside police Lt. Julian Hutzler. Police did not immediately release the man's name. Hutzler said he was in his 30s. At a minimum, he would be booked on suspicion of being a parolee at large and felony evading, the lieutenant said....
PERRIS - A man and a 17-year-old girl were arrested in connection with the luring another man and girl to a location in Perris where the man was stabbed repeatedly during a robbery, a sergeant said today. Deputies were dispatched at 9:20 p.m. Friday to an area near Vantage Drive and Monument Parkway and found the victim with multiple stab wounds. He was taken to a hospital but his condition was not disclosed. The girl, whose age was not given, was with the victim but was not hurt, Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Ryan Hoxmeier...
RIVERSIDE - A judge today denied a defense attorney's request to hold additional hearings on where to place a 13-year-old boy who fatally shot his neo-Nazi dad, ruling that it was too late to re-open the case. Riverside County Superior Court Judge Roger Luebs said the Juvenile Court had lost jurisdiction over Joseph Hall when the youth's conviction was appealed last fall. ''The judge did not even let me get into the merits of the case,'' Joseph's attorney, Punam Grewal, told City News Service. ''He said right off the bat...
RIVERSIDE - A Riverside man accused of repeatedly stabbing a California Highway Patrol officer who prevented him from hurling himself off a freeway overpass must stand trial on attempted murder and other felony charges, a judge ruled today. Javier Hernandez Rios, 47, could face life in prison if convicted of attacking Officer Dane Norem and several other people, including two off-duty law enforcement officers. Following a four-hour preliminary hearing at the Riverside Hall of Justice, Superior Court Judge Larrie Brainard...
March 11 31200 block Old River Rd. Vehicle burglary March 12 700 block E. Elder St. Domestic violence 400 block Industrial Way (#1) Arrest (Juvenile): Possess graffiti implements 400 block Industrial Way (#2) Furnish minor w/tobacco or smoking paraphernalia 600 block Poets Square Vandalism 1500 block S. Mission Rd. Commercial burglary; vandalism March 13 900 block E. Alvarado St. Residential burglary 3700 block Olive Hill Rd. Residential burglary 1400 block Winterwarm Dr. (#1) Arrest: Manufacture controlled substance;... Full story
INDIO - Opening statements are scheduled tomorrow in the trial of a 34-year-old Indiana woman accused in the death of her 2-month-old daughter, whose remains were found in an Arkansas storage unit a year after she was killed in Desert Hot Springs. Krissy Lynn Werntz is charged with one count of murder in the death of her daughter Montana. Her boyfriend and the baby's father, Jason Michael Hann, was convicted last December of killing Montana and sentenced to death last month. If convicted, Werntz faces 25 years to life in pris...
March 6 32100 block Aquaduct Rd. Petty theft March 7 1300 block s. Mission Rd. Arrest: DUI March 8 31100 block Old River Rd. Stolen vehicle March 9 1200 block Alturas Rd. Arrest: Misdemeanor warrant March 10 1000 block Knoll Park Ln. Runaway juvenile 700 block Alturas Ln. Vandalism 900 block E. Elder St. Missing adult 300 block W. Fig St. Commercial burglary 700 block Darla Ln. 5150/Mental disorder 200 block W. Clemmens Ln. Domestic violence E. Fallbrook St. @ S. Stage Coach Ln. 5150/Mental disorder 900 block E. Mission Rd....
JURUPA VALLEY - A Jurupa Valley woman was arrested in connection with operating a cockfighting operation at her home, a sheriff's sergeant said Sun., March 16. Sheriff's deputies were dispatched at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, March 15, to the 5200 block of El Rivino Road where they detained about 50 people who had allegedly gathered to bet and watch the illegal cockfighting matches, Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Ray Ricken said. Jaquelyn Acosta, 40, who lives at the home, was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty and other...
February 17 4900 block Lake Park Ct. Threatening phone calls February 28 3000 block Lakemont Dr. Violate domestic court order March 1 500 block Twin Palm Cir. Arrest: Battery w/minor injury March 3 600 block S. Main Ave. Arrest: Commercial burglary 700 block E. Elder St. Death 200 block W. Clemmens Ln. Stolen vehicle 400 block N. Orange St. Arrest: Commercial burglary 400 block W. Fig St. Threaten crime w/intent to terrorize March 4 300 block W. Clemmens Ln. Violate domestic court order 100 block E. Mission Rd. (#1) Arrest:... Full story
RIVERSIDE - Two men suspected in the 2006 killings of three people in Pinyon Pines, including the ex-girlfriend of one of the defendants, made their initial court appearances today on murder charges. Cristin Conrad Smith and Robert Lars Pape, both 25, were arrested Tuesday in connection with the deaths of Vicki Friedli, 53, her boyfriend Jon Hayward, 55, and Friedli's 18-year-old daughter Becky. The three were killed Sept. 17, 2006, at their home on Alpine Drive. Smith pleaded not guilty to the charges, but Pape's arraignment...
RIVERSIDE - A 23-year-old reputed gang member accused of stabbing a rival outside a Riverside liquor store pleaded not guilty today to first- degree murder and other charges. Anthony Jacob Lopez is also charged with assault resulting in death, a special circumstance allegation of killing for the benefit of a street gang, and sentence-enhancing gang and great bodily injury allegations in the Feb. 10 death of Paul Mungia, 27. Lopez appeared before Riverside County Superior Court Judge Becky Dugan, who scheduled a March 28... Full story
MURRIETA - Jury selection got underway today for the trial of a former Vista Murrieta High School band instructor accused of making sexual advances to a 15-year-old student and showing him pornography. Garrett Bayly Karlin, 25, could face jail time and fines if convicted of misdemeanor charges of annoying or molesting a child under 18 years old. Riverside County Superior Court Judge Mark Mandio summoned several panels of prospective jurors to the Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta this afternoon for screening as to their...
TEMECULA - A man suspected of dealing cocaine out of his home behind the gates of an upscale community in Temecula has been arrested, a sheriff's sergeant said. Tipsters lead sheriff's deputies to investigate alleged drug dealing in the house on Emerson Way, inside the Auberry Place Community. The deputies obtained a search warrant and served it Friday night at the home of Robert Patrick Marzo, 41. They found a significant but undisclosed amount of cocaine, Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Geoff Green said. An undisclosed... Full story
LAKE ELSINORE - Two motorists were arrested for suspicion of drunken driving during an overnight driver's license/sobriety checkpoint in Lake Elsinore, a sheriff's sergeant said today. A Lake Elsinore man and a Canadian tourist were arrested at the checkpoint, in front of Lakeside High School on Riverside Drive. It began at 7 p.m. Friday and ended today at 2 a.m., said Riverside County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Peter Giannakakos. Giannakakos said 13 vehicles were either stored overnight or impounded for 30 days. Sixteen...
RIVERSIDE - A former Moreno Valley High School football team assistant, who's accused of soliciting girls for sex and possessing child pornography, pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Manuel Eluid Leyva, 19, was arrested Jan. 31 after a Riverside County sheriff's investigation that concluded the defendant allegedly made illicit requests of several juvenile girls. He's charged with two counts of communicating with a minor for the purpose of committing a sexual offense and one count of possessing child porn. Leyva...
LAKE ELSINORE - A search was underway today for a man who held up a store just north of Lake Elsinore, stealing money, cigarettes -- and the checkout clerk's wristwatch. It happened about 11:50 p.m. Wednesday at a convenience store in the 23000 block of Temescal Canyon Road, just off Interstate 15, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Sgt. Todd Pauling said a man walked into the store and asked for a pack of cigarettes, but when it came time to pay, instead of reaching for his wallet, the suspect pulled up... Full story
February 19 1900 block Reche Rd. Minor possessing marijuana on grounds during school activities 200 block Ammunition Rd. Arrest: Obstruct/resist peace officer/EMT; felony bench warrant February 20 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found narcotic, narcotic seizure 3200 block Green Canyon Rd. Theft from elder/dependent adult/embezzlement over $950 400 block W. Fig St. Exhibit firearm February 21 3100 block S. Old Hwy 395 Robbery 500 block Timber Feather Ln. Petty theft from building 100 block N. Mercedes Rd. Death 200 block E. Fig St....
NUEVO - Details were still being sorted out today regarding the death of a 5-year-old boy who apparently shot himself after getting hold of a pistol at a Nuevo residence, in what authorities believe was a tragic accident. ''As far as how he got shot, the investigators are (trying) to confirm how it occurred,'' said Deputy Albert Martinez, a Riverside County sheriff's spokesman. ''There are no outstanding suspects, and this appears to be accidental.'' The victim, identified only as a Los Angeles boy, died around 5:30 p.m....
MURRIETA - Jury selection got underway today for the murder trial of an ex-con accused of beating a homeless man to death with a rock during a confrontation at a Lake Elsinore transient camp. Jason Lee Schmidt, 37, could face 51 years to life in prison if convicted in the June 2012 slaying of 58-year-old Leopoldo Navarrete. Schmidt is charged with first-degree murder and resisting arrest, as well as a sentence-enhancing weapon allegation. He also has a felony strike on his record. Riverside County Superior Court Judge...
February 10 1400 block McDonald Rd. Arrest (Juvenile): Minor possess up to 1oz marijuana; minor possess smoking paraphernalia; pedestrian walking on left edge of roadway February 11 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Stolen vehicle; petty theft February 12 400 block N. Vine St. Vehicle burglary February 14 200 block W. Ash St. Arrest: Drunk in public 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Grand theft 800 block Olive Hill Rd. Missing adult 2800 block Lynda Ln. Vandalism 400 block W. Elder St. Commercial burglary 3300 block Gird Rd....
HEMET - A murder victim who suffered traumatic injuries has been identified as Jorge Luise Cifuentes, authorities said today. The body of Cifuentes, 22, was discovered around 3:05 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Soboba Road and Chabella Drive in Hemet, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Jeff Buompensiero said. The case is being investigated by detectives from the Sheriff's Central Homicide Unit and Hemet station. Anyone with information about the case should contact Master Investigator Espinoza of the Central...
MURRIETA - A June 16 trial date was scheduled today for a convicted felon accused of inflicting a near-fatal beating on a San Jacinto convenience store clerk who tried to stop him from stealing liquor. Robert Victor Gomez, 21, of Hemet could face more than 20 years behind bars if convicted of the Dec. 23, 2012, pre-dawn attack on an employee at a 7- Eleven in the 1400 block of South San Jacinto Avenue. Gomez is charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, burglary, fraud and a sentence-enhancing... Full story
January 28 3300 block El Vecino Dr. Residential burglary February 1 1000 block S. Main Ave. Arrest: Driving without valid driver’s license February 2 300 block E. Mission Rd. Arrest (Juvenile): Curfew – minor in public area February 3 40400 block De Luz Rd. Violate domestic relations court order 1000 block Hillcrest View Ln. Miscellaneous incidents 700 block Rainbow Hills Rd. Arrest: Felony bench warrant 1100 block S. Main Ave. Arrest: Drunk in public 1200 block S. Main Ave. Possess/etc. counterfeit money/etc. F...
LAKE ELSINORE - SHERIFF PRESS RELEASE-During the month of January, 2014, several unoccupied, newly-built residences were burglarized and the unused appliances were stolen. The Lake Elsinore Police Department is seeking the public’s help to locate the stolen appliances, and the people that stole and/or sold them. If you recently purchased an appliance and were suspicious of the seller, or the appliance’s origin, please contact Investigator Huskey at (951) 245-3381, or by email at [email protected]. If... Full story
January 24 4100 block Lake Park Ln. Vandalism January 25 31500 block Cottontail Ln. Residential burglary 1000 block Capra Way Residential burglary January 26 El Paisano @ E. Mission Rd. (#1) Arrest: Drunk in public El Paisano @ E. Mission Rd. (#2) Arrest: Drunk in public January 27 400 block E. College St. Arrest: Violate felony parole 300 block W. Dougherty St. Arrest: Possess narcotics; possess unlawful paraphernalia 2600 block S. Mission Rd. Lewd act w/child under age 14 800 block S. Main Ave. Grand theft 100 block W. Ivy...
