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Moviegoers, motorists scatter after shooting at a Riverside drive-in

Staff 4:27 PM August 29, 2010

A fight broke out among groups of males shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday at the Van Buren Drive-In, 3035 Van Buren Blvd., when someone opened fire, causing motorists in more than 1,000 cars to head toward the small exit.

Authorities: Laser being deliberately aimed at Riverside police chopper

Staff 6:52 PM August 23, 2010

Police today urged anyone with information about people who point lasers at Riverside police, fire or other public safety helicopters to report the culprits immediately.

New assistant chief appointed to Riverside Police Department

Staff 2:40 PM August 12, 2010

Christopher Vicino, 48, served as the interim chief of the Pasadena Police Department for 10 months in 2008, and again this year. The 25-year veteran of law enforcement has been a deputy chief since 2006, said Pasadena police spokesperson Janet Pope Givens.

Former LAPD deputy chief selected as new Riverside police chief

Staff 8:41 PM June 10, 2010

Sergio Diaz was chosen by City Manager Brad Hudson, with the assistance of an eight-person review panel, among a field of more than 60 applicants.

RivCo police officers to be honored at annual awards ceremony May 26

Staff 4:24 PM May 16, 2010

Riverside resident Rick Fritts and his wife, Marie, established an award reception in 1978 honoring law enforcement officers in Western Riverside County.

Former Riverside Police Chief pleads guilty; sentenced to 30 days on DUI charge

Staff 3:35 PM March 25, 2010

It was not immediately clear when the 62-year-old Leach, who was not in court when his attorney entered the plea on his behalf, would begin serving his jail time.

Former Riverside police chief scheduled for arraignment today on DUI charge

Staff 7:49 AM March 25, 2010

The 62-year-old lawman was charged Monday with one count each of driving while intoxicated and driving with a blood-alcohol level of .08 or higher.

Strip club attorney: Riverside police chief drank whiskey before crash

Staff 11:28 AM February 17, 2010

Russ Leach ran two tabs: one for $22, on which he gave a $20 tip, and a $30 bill, on which he left a $40 tip.

Riverside Police Chief Leach steps down following traffic accident

Staff 10:02 PM February 11, 2010

The Riverside City Manager’s Office released a statement this afternoon saying Leach, 61, was retiring for medical reasons, effective immediately.

Wheelchair-bound man sentenced to death — again — for killing of two Riverside police officers

By Jose Arballo Jr. 4:04 PM January 28, 2010

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Roger Luebs followed a recommendation by a jury that heard about the 1982 shooting.

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