The California Supreme Court ruled today that trial courts will be required to advise defendants of the consequences of pleading guilty to crimes that could make them eligible for designation as a sexually violent predator, in a ruling stemming from a case out of El Cajon.  The state’s highest court found that typically, defendants are
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Update 8/30/24 Deputies arrested a 21-year-old man believed to be the suspect in both cases. Linnell Letice Wilson, 21, of Palm Desert was arrested and charged with kidnap to commit robbery/rape, rape by force, oral copulation, robbery, and attempted robbery. Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing updates on this case. Original Report 8/23/24 The Riverside
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Jury deliberations got underway today in the trial of a Jurupa Valley man and his nephew accused of killing the man’s estranged wife, then framing her boyfriend for the murder, causing him to spend nearly two decades in prison. Googie Rene Harris Sr., 67, and Joaquin L. Leal, 58, are charged with first-degree murder
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A man who killed a 16-year-old Moreno Valley girl because she got him expelled from school, hiding her body somewhere in the San Bernardino Mountains, was convicted of first-degree murder on Wednesday. After deliberating just over a day, a Riverside jury returned with the verdict against Owen Skyler Shover, 23, of Hesperia, additionally finding true
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A person injured in an early morning shooting in Rancho Mirage remains in critical condition, authorities told News Channel 3. The shooting was reported just before 3:50 a.m. on the 69000 block of Highway 111. Police were called regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. The reporting party stated a man who was walking around
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A Riverside County Sheriff’s Office deputy is on paid administrative leave today after shooting at a 25-year-old female inmate who briefly escaped on foot but sustained no injuries, sheriff’s officials said. The suspect arrived at the 26000 block of Cactus Avenue in Moreno Valley around 10:15 a.m. Monday with an armed correctional deputy. The deputy
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A Desert Hot Springs man convicted of attempting to murder his father is now suspected of killing an inmate at a state prison, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced. Miguel Angel Espino, 31, is suspected to have attacked another inmate Monday at around 10:30 a.m. at the Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad. Correction
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A 22-year-old man who allegedly shot and killed a man in Desert Hot Springs in December 2021 must stand trial for murder, a judge ruled today. Jorge Alberto Valdez of Desert Hot Springs was held to answer at Monday’s preliminary hearing for one felony count of murder with special enhancements for discharging a firearm causing
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Police arrested two people suspected of breaking into a home in Palm Springs on Thursday, but continue to investigate for other possible suspects. The burglary was reported at around Noon on the 2900 block of Guadalupe Rd. Police said a homeowner who was monitoring their via surveillance video reported seeing four individuals wearing hooded sweatshirts
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One person was taken into custody Friday morning after a police pursuit led to a standoff in Palm Desert. The incident started a bit after 8:30 a.m. when Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies located a wanted suspect in the area of Cahuilla Way and Highway 74. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, a pursuit was
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A 26-year-old man accused in the 2017 shooting death of a Desert Hot Springs resident must stand trial on a murder charge, a judge ruled today. Richard Alex Bernal of Desert Hot Springs was held to answer Thursday after being accused of killing 35-year-old Emanuel Jenkins, who was found dead in the early morning hours
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More than 360 combined pounds of fentanyl and cocaine discovered last week hidden in a flatbed truck in Otay Mesa amounted to the largest fentanyl seizure this year by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in California, it was announced today. The Aug. 9 seizure yielded 133.6 pounds of fentanyl powder in 50 packages and
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A 29-year-old probationer who tried to kill a man by shooting him in the head during a Desert Hot Springs home invasion robbery was convicted today of attempted murder and other offenses. After deliberating less than a day, a Riverside Jury on Thursday found Altonia Vontae Jackson Jr. guilty of the 2017 attack on Domenic
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A man who beat a German shepherd to death in Palm Springs pleaded guilty to a felony count of animal cruelty today and was sentenced shortly afterward to 120 days of custody and two years probation. Local resident Hyapa Strebe, 39, entered his plea during an arraignment Wednesday afternoon at the Larson Justice Center in
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A felony charge was filed today against a 20-year-old man who allegedly caused a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in Desert Hot Springs. Mason Poling entered a not guilty plea to a count of hit-and-run causing injury or death Wednesday afternoon at the Larson Justice Center in Indio, according to case records. He is
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Update 8/13/24 A Yucca Valley man was identified as the suspect in the stabbing Tuesday. Authorities said the 23-year-old was arrested in Desert Hot Springs on Monday. The suspect faces attempted murder charges. According to county jail records, he remains in custody on $1 million bail. Original report 8/12/24 Detectives continue to investigate a stabbing
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The sentencing was delayed once again for a 42-year-old man who was convicted twice of murder and other felony charges in connection to the financially motivated killing of a Palm Springs retiree in 2008. Daniel Garcia was convicted of one felony count each of murder, conspiracy to commit a crime, using the personal identity information
Continue Reading A man was rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon after suffering a gunshot wound in Sky Valley. The shooting was reported at around 2:20 p.m. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened on the 19000 block of Palm Lane. The victim was taken to a nearby fire station to receive medical assistance
Continue Reading A 39-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a dog, leading to its death Monday morning in Palm Springs. The incident happened just before 10:00 a.m. at E. Baristo Rd. and S. Sunrise Way. According to the Palm Springs Police Dept., they received reports of a man seen dragging and kicking a German Shepherd at
Continue Reading A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attempting to lure a minor near Banning High School Friday afternoon. The incident was first reported at around 1:45 p.m. Police responded to Central Elementary School, located at 295 N. San Gorgonio Avenue, after a female minor reported that she was being followedand harassed by an unknown man.
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