Riverside County

Coachella woman convicted of animal cruelty gets jail time, probation for dumping puppies in trash bin

A Coachella woman authorities caught on surveillance video in April dumping a bag of 3-day-old puppies into a trash bin has received jail time after changing her plea to guilty.   

August 15, 2019 6:39pm PDT

Freelance cameraman recalls frightening moments of shootout in Riverside

Williams Hayes has shot a lot of dramatic and even dangerous video as a freelance cameraman based in Orange County, but what happened Monday evening may have been the most frightening moments as a professional. 

August 13, 2019 6:11pm PDT

Father of man accused of killing CHP officer said son was felon, shouldn't have had a gun

Details began to emerge Tuesday about the man accused of killing a California Highway Patrol officer during a shootout following a traffic stop in Riverside, however, a motive is still unknown.

August 13, 2019 1:27pm PDT

Flags to fly at half-staff for CHP officer killed in shootout near Riverside freeway

Flags will fly at half-staff on Tuesday in the state Capitol in honor of the California Highway Patrol officer who killed on a Riverside freeway. 

August 13, 2019 7:23am PDT

'We lost a kindhearted, great person': Family, friends mourn fallen CHP officer

Family, friends, and fellow officers are mourning the loss of California Highway Patrol Officer Andre Moye Jr. following a fatal gun battle in Riverside. 

August 13, 2019 7:02am PDT

CHP officer killed, 2 others injured after gun battle erupts in Riverside

A shooting broke out Monday evening between a suspect and California Highway Patrol officers in the area of Eastridge Avenue and the southbound 215 Freeway in Riverside that ended with a CHP officer losing his life, the suspect being killed, and two other officers hurt.

August 12, 2019 11:49pm PDT

German Shepard dragged from truck receives ongoing treatment from Riverside County Animal Services

A 7-month-old German Shepard is making strides after she was dragged from a truck for about one mile in late July, said officials. 

August 10, 2019 6:49pm PDT

Man arrested after Ventura County deputy discovers 67 pounds of meth inside his vehicle

​​​​​​​A Hemet man was arrested in Thousand Oaks for possessing 67 pounds of methamphetamine.

August 7, 2019 5:56pm PDT

Lake Elsinore man faces criminal sexual assault charges against minors

A 29-year-old Lake Elsinore resident is behind bars facing felony sexual assault charges against minors after an extensive investigation.

August 6, 2019 8:58pm PDT

Brush fire burning in Lake Elsinore

A 94-acre brush fire being called the Toro Fire is burning in Lake Elsinore. It is 85 percent contained as of 8:15 a.m. Tuesday. Forward progress on the fire has been stopped.

August 6, 2019 2:10pm PDT

Man accused of abducting girlfriend’s children from their Riverside home now in custody

The man accused of kidnapping his girlfriend's two kids has been arrested. 

August 2, 2019 1:47pm PDT

Star Fire burning in Chino Hills now 100 percent contained, 156 acres burned

The Star Fire burning in Chino Hills is now 100 percent contained and scorched 156 acres since it broke out on July 28.

August 1, 2019 8:31pm PDT

Corona man may be stuck in Mexico for 10 years after admitting to smoking pot

26-year-old Jose Palomar admitted to formerly smoking pot and now he may be stuck in Mexico for 10 years.

July 31, 2019 10:42pm PDT

First weekend of ‘Swarm' project shuts down eastbound 60 freeway

It was the first weekend of the project that could be worse than ‘Carmageddon' – the 60 freeway was shut down for repairs.

July 27, 2019 5:23pm PDT

Shooting near Sam's Club in Corona injured man

One person has been injured in a shooting near a Sam's Club store in the city of Corona Thursday evening, police say.

July 25, 2019 8:08pm PDT

Overnight closures start Friday on 60 Freeway for 'Swarm' project

The 60 Freeway between Riverside and Chino will be partially shut down Friday night to Monday morning and on multiple occasions into the fall to facilitate resurfacing and other projects, collectively known as the “60 Swarm,'' according to Caltrans.

July 23, 2019 7:36am PDT

Teen, 35-year-old arrested in Moreno Valley Skate Park attack

Two people were arrested Tuesday after a video that began circulating on social media showed a brutal beating involving multiple people at a skate park in Moreno Valley. 

July 23, 2019 7:28am PDT