Crime

A Palm Desert woman who attempted to kill her sister and almost ran over her mother has a long history of mental illness and should be declared mentally incompetent to stand trial on other felony charges, her attorney told jurors today, while a prosecutor said the defendant understands what’s happening, has a goal and changes

A 35-year-old Hemet man has been arrested on suspicion of burglarizing a business in Palm Desert, authorities said.    The man was arrested Monday morning on suspicion of burglary, according to Sgt. Rovann Cleveland of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Cleveland said the Palm Desert station’s Special Enforcement Team, Business District Team and Burglary Suppression

Three men were behind bars today on suspicion of burglarizing about $10,000 worth of high-end items from a Palm Desert business.    The suspects, two Indio men, ages 30 and 40, and a 30-year-old man from Palm Desert, were arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of organized retail theft, possession of stolen property, evading and conspiracy,

A Riverside County sheriff’s correctional deputy allegedly caught transporting a significant amount of drugs on Interstate 10 was being held today in lieu of $1 million bail. The deputy, a 25-year-old man from Banning, was arrested and booked into the Byrd Detention Center on Sunday on suspicion of transportation of drugs in excess of 44

Authorities are investigating smash-and-grab robberies at two stores inside the Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon Thursday night. The robberies were reported at around 6:30 p.m. at the 48000 block of Seminole Drive. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, employees reported multiple subjects entered the businesses wearing masks and dark clothing armed with hammers

The Palm Springs Police Department released images of several pool equipment thefts. Police said they have been receiving a significant number of theft reports involving pool pumps and pool equipment. “Our Detectives have noticed certain patterns in these incidents, including victims being out of town or targeted homes being vacation properties,” reads a PSPD news

A suspect accused in an armed carjacking Tuesday in La Quinta was later found and arrested in Thermal, authorities said. The crime was initially reported at around 3:10 p.m. around the area of the Citrus Country Club near Jefferson Street. “Upon arrival, deputies confirmed the victim’s vehicle was taken at gunpoint,” writes Sergeant Deirdre Vickers

Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a suspect involved in an assault at a bar in downtown Palm Springs back in May. The attack happened on Saturday, May 20 at a bar on the 200 Block of N. Palm Canyon Drive. Police said the victim suffered significant injuries, which required surgery, according

The Board of Supervisors today formally approved an ordinance intended to crack down on catalytic converter thieves by establishing regulations and penalties in Riverside County where none exist at the state level. Last month, the board tentatively signed off on Ordinance No. 987, and on Tuesday, the second and final reading of the measure occurred,