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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MURRIETA - A Temecula man accused of leveling a shotgun at a 7- year-old when she came to his door selling Girl Scout cookies was charged today with assault with a deadly weapon. John Michael Dodrill, 59, was arrested Sunday and is being held in lieu of $25,000 bail at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta. Dodrill pleaded not guilty to the felony count when arraigned this afternoon by Riverside County Superior Court Judge Timothy Freer, who set a Feb. 14 felony settlement conference. According to sheriff's officials,...
RIVERSIDE - A former school administrator accused of molesting two Riverside County girls -- one of whom confronted her in a recorded telephone call later circulated on YouTube -- pleaded not guilty today to felony charges after a judge denied a defense motion to dismiss the case. Andrea Michelle Cardosa, 40, of Perris could face 75 years to life in prison if convicted of sexually assaulting the girls. Cardosa, who was arrested Feb. 3, is charged with 11 counts of lewd acts on a child under 14 years old and five counts of...
PERRIS - A man found fatally shot in a car in a rural area west of Perris was identified today as a 39-year-old Hemet resident. The body of Luis Hernandez was found around 5 p.m. Tuesday in the 20000 block of Scheesley Street, near Stephanie Street, in the unincorporated community of Good Hope, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Deputies were called to the area to investigate reports of an unconscious man in a vehicle, sheriff's Sgt. Ray Huskey said. He said the victim had been shot to death, but it was...
Jan. 16 300 block Ammunition Rd. (#1) Arrest (Juvenile): Shoplifting; conspiracy to commit crime; possess up to 1 oz. marijuana; truancy 300 block Ammunition Rd. (#2) Arrest (Juvenile): Shoplifting; possess unlawful paraphernalia; minor possess smoking paraphernalia; truancy 300 block Ammunition Rd. (#3) Arrest (Juvenile): Possess unlawful paraphernalia; possess smoking paraphernalia; truancy 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found credit cards Jan. 17 200 block E. Alvarado St. Arrest: Felony warrant 400 block Ali Way Residential...
CAMP PENDLETON- A Marine Corps non-commissioned officer facing a murder retrial in military court for the 2006 death of an unarmed civilian in Iraq was today granted a delay of his arraignment at Camp Pendleton to allow him to hire a different attorney. Sgt. Lawrence G. Hutchins III, of Plymouth, Mass., sought the change due to an alleged conflict of interest on the part of the USMC captain representing him, and also raised a concern that the judge had ''undue command influence'' to fairly preside in the case, said Lt. Col....
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S PRESS RELEASE - The Temecula Police Department-Traffic Division and the California Highway Patrol-Temecula Office conducted a warrant sweep on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 as part of the city of Temecula’s commitment to public safety. This warrant sweep was part of several which will be conducted throughout the year in the Temecula area. The goal was to locate and arrest subjects who had outstanding warrants related to traffic offenses within the city of Temecula and the outlying county area. The s...
LAKE ELSINORE - Two men suspected of stealing a pickup truck tried to run away from sheriff's deputies today when they were cornered at a Lake Elsinore gas station but were quickly apprehended. Edward ''Ricky'' Parks, 46, of Riverside and Rodney Cameron Rice, 21, of Canyon Lake were arrested on suspicion of auto theft, receiving stolen property and being in possession of illegal drugs. Parks was additionally jailed for alleged parole violations. Both men were booked into the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta. Parks is... Full story
MURRIETA - A judge today denied a request for lower bail for a Lake Elsinore man accused of posing as a licensed contractor and taking customers' money for jobs that he barely started -- and never finished -- before disappearing. Reynaldo Rodriguez Jr., 31, was arrested Dec. 10 following an investigation by Riverside County sheriff's detectives that culminated in the filing of more than four dozen felony and misdemeanor charges, including grand theft, burglary, contracting without a license, embezzling from an elder or...
Jan. 10 1700 block Tecalote Dr. Grand theft; vandalism 4000 block Helena St. Sexual battery Jan. 11 600 block De Luz Rd. Runaway juvenile 3800 block Wendi Ct. Assault w/deadly weapon Jan. 12 3200 block Caminita Cortina Death (Coroner’s case) Jan. 13 6900 block W. Lilac Rd. Residential burglary 400 block Womack Ln. Stolen vehicle 800 block E. Alvarado St. Battery 2000 block Old Hwy 395 Death 1600 block S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Resist officer w/minor injury 7200 block W. Lilac Rd. Spousal abuse Huntley Rd. @ Mountain Rim Dr. S... Full story
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S PRESS RELEASE - On January 6, 2014, officers from the Moreno Valley Police Department responded to the 24000 block of Cottonwood Avenue, Moreno Valley, regarding a report of a missing elderly adult. Ricardo Nava-Alamo, a sixty-two year old Hispanic male, drove away from the residence in a purple, four-door, 1997 Honda Accord, with California License Plate number 3TUE345. An extensive search was conducted by officers from the Moreno Valley Police... Full story
RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S PRESS RELEASE - The Lake Elsinore Police Department conducted a DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint on January 17th, 2014, as part of the city of Lake Elsinore’s commitment to public safety. This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in the city. The checkpoint was located El Toro Cutoff and Highway 74 in the city of Lake Elsinore. The goal of the DUI Checkpoint was to remove impaired and suspended drivers from the roadway and raise public awareness of the d... Full story
RIVERSIDE SHERIFF'S PRESS RELEASE - On 01/16/14, officers from the city of Temecula responded to a computer repair shop in Temecula reference a report of child pornography images found on a customer’s computer that was being serviced at the business. This case was forwarded to Temecula Police Investigators for follow-up and they authored a search warrant for the suspect’s residence in Murrieta. On 01/17/14, about 3:00 P.M., Temecula Police officers served the search war...
HEMET - A man suffered severe facial burns today when the van he was driving caught fire at a Hemet intersection, a fire captain said. Firefighters were dispatched at 12:07 p.m. to Elk Street at Devonshire Avenue, where they found an older Dodge van engulfed in flames. A passerby had already helped the driver get out of the burning vehicle, Hemet Fire Department Capt. Brian Altizer said. The victim, whose name was not immediately released, suffered burns to his legs and arms and was airlifted to a burn center, Altizer said.... Full story
Dec. 24 3800 block Ladera Vista Rd. Residential burglary Dec. 31 400 block Elbrook Dr. #1 Theft from elder adult; grand theft 400 block Elbrook Dr. #2 Petty theft 400 block Elbrook Dr. #3 Theft from elder adult; petty theft Jan. 1 2400 block Hummingbird Hill Ln. Arrest: Battery (spouse) 1400 block Alturas Rd. Commercial burglary 700 block Driftwood Ln. Arrest: Spousal abuse w/minor injury 200 block W. Clemmens Ln. Arrest: Drunk in public 1000 block Emelita St. Residential burglary 500 block S. Mission Rd. Arrest: Drunk in... Full story
PERRIS - A man who called 911 to report the death of his brother was arrested today when sheriff's deputies found illegal drugs on the men's property, just west of Perris, a sergeant said. John Rodriguez Jr., 55, was arrested on suspicion of cultivation and possession of marijuana for sale during an unattended death investigation at the siblings' residence in the 21500 block of Mountain Avenue, in an unincorporated community known as Good Hope. According to Riverside County sheriff's Sgt. Ken Chaffin, deputies went to the...
RIVERSIDE - An April 7 trial date was confirmed today for an ex- Marine accused of killing a young Marine sergeant and his wife during a home invasion robbery at the couple's French Valley residence Kesaun Kedron Sykes, 26, could face the death penalty if convicted in the October 2008 slayings of 24-year-old Janek Pietrzak and his 26-year-old wife, Quiana Faye Jenkins-Pietrzak. Sykes is charged with two counts of first-degree murder, along with special circumstance...
Dec. 19 Heller’s Bend @ S. Mission Rd. Grand theft Dec. 20 3800 block Lake Shore St. Residential burglary Dec. 23 4900 block Conejo Rd. Commercial burglary Dec. 25 300 block Clemmens Ln. Arrest: Possess narcotics; possess controlled substance; possess unlawful paraphernalia Dec. 26 3600 block Lake Shore Dr. Residential burglary 2500 block Olive Hill Rd. Arrest: Violate probation Dec. 27 3600 block Lake Shore Dr. Vandalism 1000 block Inverlochy Dr. Get credit w/other’s ID Mission Rd. @ SB I-15 Cited: Battery E. Mission Rd....
HEMET - A man who allegedly tried running down gang officers at a fast-food restaurant in Hemet and then led authorities on a high-speed chase on the Moreno Valley (60) Freeway remained behind bars today, the Hemet Police Department reported. Nicolas Stuart Conrad Kelly, 24, of Hemet, was arrested Friday and was later booked for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, felony evading and committing a felony while out on bail. He remained in custody today in lieu of $100,000 bail, according to jail records...
Dec. 5 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found narcotics Dec. 16 1100 block S. Mission Rd. Grand theft Dec. 18 300 block E. Alvarado St. Found narcotics 31300 block Lake Vista Terrace Death (Coroner’s case) Margarian Rd. @ Gerald Way Graffiti 32000 block Caminito Quieto Grand theft Dec. 19 1000 block E. Mission Rd. Shoplifting 300 block Sky Vista Way Arrest: Violate domestic court order 300 block E. Alvarado St. Theft of utility services Dec. 20 1300 block S. Mission Rd. Lost item 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. 5150/Mental disorder 3... Full story
MURRIETA - A parolee who allegedly beat and stabbed a woman to death, then set her Winchester home aflame, must stand trial for murder and other charges, a judge ruled today. David James Lillard of Menifee was arrested Sept. 6 in connection with the death of 50-year-old Autumn Kissinger. Following a preliminary hearing at the Murrieta courthouse, Riverside County Superior Court Judge Timothy Freer found there was sufficient evidence to bound Lillard over for trial on charges of first-degree murder, arson and burglary. Freer s...
November 14 500 block W. Aviation Rd. Arrest: Minor possess/purchase smoking paraphernalia November 20 1400 block E. Fallbrook St. Arrest: Prohibited person own/possess/etc. ammunition December 2 700 block McDonald Rd. Theft from elder/dependent adult, larceny (over $950) December 3 2400 block S. Stage Coach Ln. Arrest: Minor possess marijuana on grounds during school activities, minor possess/purchase smoking paraphernalia December 6 800 block E. Alvarado St. Arrest: Threaten crime with intent to terrorize December 7 3900... Full story
TEMECULA - The California Highway Patrol was investigating the discovery of a dead man on the ground on or near a roadway near the Lake Skinner Recreation Area just outside Temecula, authorities said today. A civilian made the discovery at 11:28 p.m. on Tuesday on Ashfield Lane at Borel Road, according to the CHP. The man was wearing all black clothing, and the person who found him at first could not tell whether he was injured or had been drinking, according to the CHP. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the...
Nov. 29 300 block W. Clemmens Ln. Vandalism Dec. 1 5200 block S. Mission Rd. Vandalism 300 block Sky Vista Way Violate domestic court order; petty theft Dec. 2 900 block Alturas Rd. Arrest: Willful cruelty to a child w/minor injury Dulin Rd. @ Lake Circle Dr. (1) Cited: Process concentrated cannabis Dulin Rd. @ Lake Circle Dr. (2) Cited: Possess 1oz. or less of marijuana while driving 1000 block S. Main Ave. Petty theft 700 block McDonald Rd. Theft from elder/dependent adult Dec. 3 2700 block Reche Rd. Petty theft 3000 block...
MURRIETA - A man who robbed a Murrieta bank remained at large today, as police sought clues to his identity. The robbery happened around 3 p.m. Wednesday at a Chase bank branch in the 40600 block of California Oaks Road, according to Murrieta police. Sgt. Spencer Parker said the suspect approached a teller and handed her a note demanding cash. After he was given an undisclosed amount of money, the man walked out of the bank and fled in an unknown location. He was described as white, medium height and build, wearing a multi-...
MORENO VALLEY - A suspected car thief led police on a pursuit today that began in Orange County and ended in neighboring Riverside County. The man, whose identity was not immediately available, allegedly stole a white pickup truck and was pursued by Irvine police officers into Riverside County about 1:30 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. ''Irvine P.D. turned the pursuit over to us when he crossed into our area,'' CHP Officer Travis Monks said. The chase began about 12:50 p.m. when the suspect, who lives in...
