2 men arrested, liquid meth seized by Border Patrol near Salton City
Border Patrol agents halted a drug smuggling attempt and arrested two connected suspects at an immigration checkpoint near Salton City over the…
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FBI, RSO bomb squads neutralize explosive hazards in Bermuda Dunes
Hazardous-materials and bomb squad investigators descended on a Bermuda Dunes home Monday and ultimately rendered several “explosive hazards” safe.…
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Trio arrested on suspicion of stealing motorcycle, van, generator near Landers
Three suspects were arrested last week in the High Desert on suspicion of a series of thefts, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s…
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San Bernardino man arrested on drug charges in Cabazon
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department says a 51-year-old San Bernardino man was arrested on drug charges Saturday morning in Cabazon. Deputies…
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Vigil being held Saturday for Rebecca Modrall a year after her disappearance
Wednesday marked one year since Rancho Mirage resident Rebecca Modrall vanished. Rebecca’s family will gather for a “Justice for Rebecca” vigil on…
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Heavy police activity forces Coachella road closure
A heavy law enforcement response forced the closure of a road in Coachella Wednesday. The activity was reported shortly before noon near 4th Street…
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Both sides rest in trial of man accused of killing 18-month-old infant
After nearly two weeks of testimony, the defense and prosecution rested today in the murder trial of a Blythe man accused in the death of his…
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RSO: Man arrested with meth, 8-inch knife after La Quinta pedestrian check
A probationer stopped by authorities while walking on Highway 111 was allegedly carrying a knife and almost an ounce of methamphetamine, officials…
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Former Indio teacher charged with child sex crimes pleads guilty
A former music teacher at Indio’s Desert Ridge Academy pleaded guilty to engaging in sex acts with one of his underage female students, prosecutors…
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SBCSD: Man who met 13-year-old victim at church arrested for 29 Palms child pornography
A man wanted in connection with a Twentynine Palms child pornography investigation was arrested in Chicago and extradited back to Twentynine Palms…
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Man fatally shot in Coachella over the weekend identified
A man who was fatally shot in Coachella over the weekend has been identified. 20-year-old Rene Arostegui of Moreno Valley died Saturday night after…
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Neighbors in shock after man found dead inside a car in Coachella
A man was found dead inside a vehicle late Saturday night in a quiet neighborhood in Coachella along the 84000 block of Calle Cathron street. News…
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Homemade explosives, military ordnance items found in valley home
Riverside County law enforcement agencies found military ordnance items and suspected explosives at a house in the Bermuda Dunes Country Club.…
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$164K in meth found hidden in vehicle panels and doors at Highway 86 checkpoint
Border Patrol agents found approximately $164,500 worth of methamphetamine Thursday night at the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint. According to El…
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Alleged Palm Desert “Cat” burglar arrested
A man wanted in connection with a residential “Cat” burglary in Palm Desert has been arrested, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s…
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UPDATE: Authorities offer new information on early morning blast in Bermuda Dunes
UPDATE 1/31/20 – 6:30 p.m. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office confirmed the blasts were related to an incident in which authorities…
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Two 14-year-olds arrested for pair of residential burglaries
An investigation into a pair of residential burglaries in La Quinta led to the arrest of two 14-year-old juveniles, the Riverside County Sheriff’s…
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Man charged in deadly hit-and-run pleads not guilty
The man accused of fleeing the scene after a crash that killed a 63-year-old woman pleaded not guilty to charges of vehicular manslaughter,…
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Palm Springs man arrested for assault that left victim in critical condition
The Palm Springs Police Department arrested a 25-year-old man accused of an assault that left the victim in critical condition. Ryan Martin of Palm…
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Man accused of shooting ex-girlfriend while she was sleeping
A Cathedral City man accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend while she was sleeping has been taken into custody, the Palm Springs Police Department…
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