Passenger Killed In Traffic Collision
A passenger was killed when a black Nissan sedan and Toyota SUV collided Tuesday, October 18, 2022, on Warren Road, north of Stetson Avenue.
Alan Reyes
Traffic Collision Leaves Two Pinned Under Vehicle
A traffic collision in Hemet leaves two pinned under a vehicle. Officers arrived on scene and quickly used a car jack to lift a pick-up truck from the individuals pinned under it.
Active Homicide Investigation
The Hemet Police Department’s Detective Bureau is investigating a Homicide case after discovering a deceased adult female with visible injuries in the 400 block of West Stetson Avenue in Hemet, California.
Mobile Home Abandoned on Hemet Roadway
The Hemet Police Department responded to a traffic hazard. When officers arrived on scene, they located half of a double-wide mobile home on a trailer that had been abandoned within the westbound lanes of Stetson Avenue near Lyon Avenue in Hemet.
September is Pedestrian Safety Month
September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Hemet Police Department will participate in activities throughout the month encouraging the safety of people walking.
Vehicle Safety and Security Tips
Have you ever experience a vehicle break-in, or want to learn how to avoid them in the future? Learn how to keep you and your belongings safe when parking and leaving your vehicle.
Homicide Investigation
The Hemet Police Department is conducting a Homicide Investigation following the discovery of a deceased male found near the 200 block of North San Jacinto Street in Hemet, CA.
Arrest in Homicide Investigation
Missing Person Report for 47-year-old Melanie Conroy has led to the arrest of 46-year-old Michael Lorence in a Homicide Investigation in the city of Hemet.
Officer-Involved Shooting
Hemet, CA – On Saturday, August 13, 2022, at about 4:54 am, a Hemet Police Officer conducted a traffic stop of a Black BMW sedan for vehicle code violations. The driver of the vehicle initially pulled over and stopped in the 1700 block of W. Florida Ave.
Arrest in Homicide Investigation
Hemet, CA — On Thursday, August 4, at approximately 8:49 pm, the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received a call requesting a welfare check on an elderly female in a residence in the 1900 block of Calle Amargosa.
Hemet Police Arrest Two Suspects in Citywide Graffiti Case
The Hemet Police Department has successfully apprehended two suspects linked to a series of graffiti vandalism incidents that have plagued local businesses and public property over the past several weeks. On March 11, 2025, while conducting encampment enforcement along Florida Avenue, detectives from the AERO (Active Engagement Response and Outreach for our Community) Team obtained critical information regarding individuals responsible for the widespread “LMN” graffiti appearing throughout the city. The investigation led detectives to a local hotel, where they contacted the primary adult suspect.
During their contact, detectives discovered a significant amount of evidence directly linking him to the ongoing graffiti vandalism. Additionally, detectives seized 22.12 grams of methamphetamine and 1.84 grams of fentanyl, along with other evidence indicating narcotic sales. Initial estimates for damages caused by the tagging spree exceed $4,000 in just the past few weeks.
officer injured during pursuit
Hemet, CA – On Sunday, March 9th, 2025 at 1:55 AM, Officers from the Hemet Police Department responded to the 1300 block of El Nita Lane for a subject smashing out vehicle windows. Officers arrived and contacted the suspect who ran to his vehicle and fled the location, a pursuit was then initiated by officers. During the pursuit, spike strips were deployed, however the suspect drove into the opposite lanes of traffic and struck an HPD officer who was standing by his patrol car. The suspect vehicle continued driving and collided in the 500 block of N. San Jacinto Street where he was taken into custody. The officer was transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.