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A mother’s view of sexual predators

By Maryann castronovo 10:33 AM March 16, 2010

I cannot grasp the reason why pedophiles, sexual predators, rapists and sex offenders are let out on the street again in the first place.

Police: Man in San Jacinto arrested after posing as an officer

Staff 5:48 PM March 15, 2010

Jeremy Phillips, 32, of Nuevo was caught and bitten by a police dog as he tried to get into a stolen pickup truck and drive off from the parking lot of a motel.

Jury selection begins in trial against alleged Hemet gang members

Staff 2:41 PM March 15, 2010

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Jury selection began today in the trial of two alleged Hemet gang members accused in a home invasion robbery in which one of the victims was sexually battered.
Joel Armine Arnold, 23, and Lorenzo Ross, 21, face felony charges of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, burglary, false imprisonment and sexual battery, as well as sentence-enhancing [...]

U.S. Marine imposter gets probation, ordered to undergo mental health counseling

Staff 12:21 PM March 15, 2010

Steven Douglas Burton violated a federal statute that prohibits the unauthorized display of military medals. The 39-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to the federal misdemeanor charge Dec. 14 as part of a plea deal with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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.

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