Woman wanted for series of thefts targeting retail stores in Orange County
Police are searching for a woman wanted for a series of thefts targeting retail stores across Orange County. The woman was spotted recently on Aug. 1 at a Harbor Freight store at Armstrong Avenue and Barranca Parkway in Irvine. Security video released by the Irvine Police Department captured the woman entering the stor
Two Hurt in Collision That Snaps Power Pole in Elsinore
A two-vehicle collision Friday in Lake Elsinore injured two people and snapped a power pole, flinging electrical lines across a major roadway that authorities immediately shut down. The crash occurred at 10:30 a.m. Friday on Grand Avenue near Richard Lane, according to the Riverside County Fire Department and Californi
Man accused of killing acquaintance, burying him near freeway arraigned
MURRIETA (CNS) - A 48-year-old man accused of gunning down an acquaintance and burying his remains just south of Interstate 10 in Cabazon pleaded not guilty today to first-degree murder and other charges. Jesse Bruce Kennedy of Cabazon was arrested last month following a Riverside County Sheriff's Department investigat
California city rolls out the ‘Grappler’ to stop fleeing drivers
An Inland Empire police department has become the first municipal agency in California to implement the Grappler, a bumper-mounted device used to safely end or prevent high-speed chases. The Corona Police Department said it is joining some countywide agencies in using the pursuit-stopping device, which has become the s
RivCo DA Charges Motorcyclist with Running Down Men
A motorcyclist accused of plowing into two men during a confrontation possibly stemming from a demonstration outside a warehouse just south of Riverside was charged Friday with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and other offenses. Jesus Antonio Salcido Perez, 40, of Perris, was arrested Wednesday following an.
Southern California man charged over threat to kill Muslims at Temecula-area mosque
A San Diego County man found with an AR-15-style rifle after allegedly threatening a mass killing of Muslims at an Inland Empire mosque is facing federal charges, officials announced Friday. Louis White, 60, of Warner Springs, was charged Thursday with mailing threatening communications to the Riverside County mosque,
No swimming in Lake Hemet
Visitors and residents are being warned to avoid swimming in another Lake Hemet heading into the long Labor Day weekend. The details: State water officials confirmed a harmful algal bloom there is showing up as green, cloudy discolored water, scum and algae. What's next: You can check California’s map to...
Death investigation underway in Palm Desert
PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ)— A death investigation is underway Friday at The Enclave condo community in Palm Desert after deputies found a person unresponsive at the complex. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office told News Channel 3 that deputies were called at approximately 9:48 a.m. to the condo community in the 35000 blo
Motorcycle rider dies following collision in Coachella
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - A motorcycle rider died following a collision involving a vehicle early Friday morning in Coachella, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station were dispatched at approximately 5 a.m. to the area of Avenue 54 and Tyler Street regarding
3 teens who died in 5 Freeway crash in Anaheim are identified by coroner
The Orange County coroner has identified three teenagers who were killed when an SUV veered off the 5 Freeway in Anaheim and struck a concrete pillar.
