Cop leaves 19-year-old to die in street in DUI crash, California officials say
A police sergeant is accused of hitting someone while driving drunk, then “leaving the man to die in the street,” California prosecutors reported. Carlos Gonzalo Coronel, 40, of Buena Park, who works for the Los Angeles Police Department, faces charges including drunk driving causing great bodily injury and hit and...
3 theft suspects wanted for targeting victims in Orange County
Police are searching for three theft suspects targeting victims in Orange County. The trio typically distracts their victims with a ruse to steal their debit cards without suspicion, according to the Tustin Police Department. In a recent Tustin theft, police said the suspects pretended to look for money they had...
RivCo Sheriffs Search for Missing Hemet Senior
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Thursday sought the public’s help in locating a 61-year-old man who was last seen in Hemet. Daniel Stephen Nace was spotted in the 38500 block of Overton Road, though it’s unclear exactly when he went missing, the department said. He is described...
Suspect Arrested in Connection with Fatal Stabbing in Orange
ORANGE, CA — Orange County investigators have reportedly arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing last week. In a press release, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reported that deputies had responded to the area of Rancho Santiago and Hewes Street in unincorporated Orange to investigate reports of...
Palm Springs Drunk Driver Sentenced Three Years Probation
A 62-year-old man who struck and seriously injured a woman walking through a Palm Springs intersection because he was driving under the influence was sentenced Wednesday to three years’ felony probation. Mark Gerald Blanchette of Palm Springs pleaded guilty on June 4 to DUI resulting in great bodily injury...
ICE Raids Are ‘Causing Fear and Widespread Disruption’ in the Coachella Valley: a Study...
Local media outlets received a press release from the Desert Recreation District yesterday. It had nothing to do with parks, or recreation facilities, or fun family events. “At approximately 9 a.m. this morning, Desert Recreation District staff were made aware of federal law enforcement agencies staging in our Oasis...
Closure of Rancho California Road Direct On-Ramp for Northbound I-15 in Temecula will Begin...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) will implement a full closure of the Rancho California Road direct on-ramp to northbound I-15 in Temecula. The closure will begin on Monday, June 23 at 9 p.m. and remain in effect through Tuesday, July 1 at 5 a.m. This closure is necessary to...
San Bernardino Co. law enforcement officials warn of ‘misinformation’ surrounding ICE activity
Sheriff's and police officials in San Bernardino County are urging residents to be wary of misinformation and false rumors as widespread federal immigration enforcement operations throughout Southern California keep tensions and emotions high. Deputies have been mistaken for ICE agents, leading to confrontations in...
L.A. lawyer charged inmates exorbitant fees for resentencing requests he knew would fail: State...
A Los Angeles lawyer has forfeited his right to practice law in California after the State Bar Court ruled he intentionally misled incarcerated clients and their families by charging tens of thousands to apply for sentencing relief he knew they would never get. According to the State Bar of California, Aaron Spolin...
California drug bust nets over 70 arrests in massive Coachella Valley raid
Thermal, California – A massive federal operation targeting illegal marijuana grow sites unfolded Thursday in the rural community