Crime

It’s been ten years since the death 20-year Augustine Garcia and 16-year old Yanize Mora, who were shot and killed in the Cathedral City neighborhood where they grew up. Now, Mora’s family continues to search for answers as the murder remains unsolved.  News Channel 3’s Dani Romero spoke with the family about how they are

A Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy in an unmarked vehicle was injured in a hit-and-run crash Friday morning in Coachella. The crash happened at approximately 11:23 a.m. in the area of 51st Avenue and Mecca Street. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the suspect crashed with a vehicle, that vehicle then crashed into the Sheriff’s vehicle. The

A convicted felon accused of stealing a wedding ring from a woman who tried to sell it online in Palm Desert, then attempting to sell the ring back to her, must stand trial, a judge ruled today. Yukon Lee Branch, 45, was arrested hours after allegedly stealing the ring from the woman in the 34500

A pivotal court hearing scheduled for a 22-year-old Escondido man accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death in Palm Desert was taken off calendar today due in part to his recent positive test for the coronavirus while in lock up. Richard Colin Holbrook was arrested Oct. 27, 2019, on suspicion of killing 33-year-old Nicole Henderson,

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that left one man injured Wednesday morning in Coachella. The shooting was reported at approximately 11:25 a.m. on the 83000 Block of Fiesta Road. First arriving deputies reported finding an adult male with a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was rushed to the hospital

A husband and wife in their 60s were found dead in their Yucca Valley home Friday morning following an apparent murder-suicide. Deputies were originally called to the home, located on the 1100 block of S. Kickapoo Trail, on Friday at approximately 11:34 a.m. to conduct a welfare check. Deputies found Bert Midlane, 66, and Pamela

A convicted felon accused of fatally beating a woman in Indio pleaded not guilty today to a murder charge. Edward Alvarez, 40, of Indio was arraigned via video conference before Superior Court Judge Alfonso Fernandez at the Banning Justice Center. Heset the defendant’s bail at $1 million and scheduled a felony settlement conference for Nov.

A suspect was injured in a deputy involved shooting Friday afternoon in 29 Palms. It happened just after 4:30 in an area near the Tortoise Rock Casino. Investigators say Joseph McLaughlin, a parolee at large with a felony arrest warrant was seen leaving the casino. Deputies say they attempted to contact McLaughlin, who then fled

A vigil was held Friday evening for Madeleine Gutierrez, 32, who police say was murdered Saturday in Indio. Friends and family were invited to leave candles, flowers and say a prayer for her and her family – but were asked to wear a mask and remain socially distanced. Gutierrez’s loved ones have set up a

A La Quinta resident was arrested Thursday morning after being accused of pointing a loaded gun at a minor in a video that was posted on social media. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, members of the Coachella Valley Violent Gang Task force serving a search warrant on Dune Palms Road identified the suspect

A woman who was fatally beaten last weekend in Indio was identified today as a 32-year-old resident of the city. Madeleine Gutierrez was killed about 5:30 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of a condominium complex in the 47-300 block of Monroe Street. Edward Alvarez, 40, of Indio was arrested at the scene and subsequently

Three men accused of conspiring with others outside the country to steal money from Inland Empire residents and people elsewhere in the U.S. by claiming they were federal agents collecting fines connected to warrants were arrested today on federal charges. Anuj M. Patel, 30, and Elmer Miranda Barrios, 35, both of Lake Elsinore, along with

A murder charge was filed today against a convicted felon accused of fatally beating a woman in Indio. Edwardo Alvarez, 40, of Indio was arrested Saturday at a condominium complex in the 47-300 block of Monroe Street. According to Indio Police Department spokesman Ben Guitron, officers were sent to the Summer Breeze complex about 5:30

Police arrested two teenagers Monday after they allegedly assaulted peaceful demonstrators at a weekend rally in Palm Springs. The attack occurred while demonstrators stood along at Gene Autry Trail near Ramon Road gathering signatures as part of an effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. Supporters said the rallies have been happening each week throughout the

The Indio Police Department is officially investigating a suspicious death over the weekend as a homicide and a suspect is in custody, a department spokesperson told News Channel 3. The incident started at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Summer Breeze Condos on Monroe Street. Police say officers were originally called to the area

A convicted felon accused of stealing a vehicle with a toddler inside in Desert Hot Springs pleaded not guilty today to kidnapping and other felony charges. Yadira Dolores Flores was arraigned via video conference before Superior Court Judge Alfonso Fernandez at the Banning Justice Center. He set the defendant’s bail at $100,000 and scheduled a