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Law enforcement corner: Be aware of possible scam involving Census

By Deputy Shannon Wheeler, RivCo Sheriff's Dept. 8:11 AM March 13, 2010

While households will be contacted by mail, telephone or by an actual visit by a census employee, some people may want to know how to tell if the person calling or knocking on the door is really an official worker.

6 arrested for alleged gang tagging in Lake Elsinore and Menifee

Staff 5:59 PM March 12, 2010

Sheriff’s deputies launched an investigation into specific graffiti patterns they had not seen before and concluded that the taggers were wannabe gang members trying to form their own club, Elwell said.

Gov. takes action, Sex Offender Management Board to review John Albert Gardner III case

Staff 4:20 PM March 12, 2010

“We must learn from what happened in this case to make sure the public is protected from sexual predators,” the governor said.

Hemet teen pleads not guilty to murdering acquaintance

Staff 3:39 PM March 12, 2010

Campos is being held on $2 million bail, but prosecutor Sam Kaloustian said he opposes bail for the defendant. Campos was ordered back to court April 16 for a felony settlement conference.

Lake Elsinore man sentenced to life in prison for 2007 Thanksgiving murder

Staff 1:33 PM March 12, 2010

Keith Jerome Dean was 18 when he attacked and robbed 47-year-old Hugo Velasquez on Nov. 22, 2007. Velasquez, who had liver and heart disease that complicated his injuries, died at a hospital the next day.

Hemet man accused of killing acquaintance is to be arraigned today

By Jose Arballo Jr. 11:35 AM March 12, 2010

Jose Manuel Campos is charged with murder and using a firearm in the killing, said spokesman John Hall.

Three stolen miniature horses, donkey recovered in Good Hope, Mira Loma

By Jose Arballo Jr. 10:52 AM March 12, 2010

Good Hope resident Salvador Paniagua, 19, was taken into custody today when investigators found the miniature donkey on a ranch in the 25000 block of Spring Street.

Former cop gets 15 years in prison for armed robberies

Staff 3:43 PM March 11, 2010

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Richard T. Fields said Reeves’ criminal conduct was “as serious as it gets,” but noted that the seven-year police veteran had lived an “honorable” life up to that time.

Murrieta man convicted of first-degree murder for beating, strangling ex-girlfriend

Staff 2:18 PM March 11, 2010

Wade Griffin III could face a life prison term without the possibility of parole when he is sentenced April 23.

Hemet investigators focus on building case following arrest of couple in Mexico

By Jose Arballo Jr. 2:00 PM March 11, 2010

Lt. Duane Wisehart said investigators are spending their time since the arrest of Jose Manuel Campos and Felicia Sharp putting together their case.

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