450 E. Latham Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
Non-Emergency: (951) 765-2400
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On Monday, September 23rd, 2024, at approximately 7:28 pm, Hemet Police Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call regarding a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the 3000 block of W. Florida Avenue. Hemet Police Officers arrived on scene within minutes and located a deceased female in the roadway.
On September 19th, 2024, the Hemet Police Department Traffic Bureau conducted a DUI Checkpoint in the City of Hemet. The purpose of this checkpoint was to identify impaired drivers, educate the public, and remind everyone to drive safely.
On Sunday, 09/08/2024 , at approximately 9:02 PM, Hemet Police Officers responded to an unknown injury traffic collision on Mountain Ave. just west of Soboba St. in the City of Hemet. Officers arrived on the scene and located a silver Kia Forte and a red Hyundai Ioniq with major collision damage within both lanes of traffic.
On Saturday, August 31st, 2024, at about 7:57 PM, Hemet Police Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call regarding a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the 5500 block of W. Devonshire Avenue. Officers arrived on scene within minutes and discovered a deceased male in the roadway. Officers could not locate a vehicle at the scene and determined that the involved vehicle had fled the area prior to law enforcement’s arrival.
Hemet, California – On Wednesday, July 31st, 2024, at approximately 05:32am, Hemet Police Officers responded to a major injury traffic collision at the intersection of Sanderson Avenue and Menlo Avenue.
The Hemet Police Department is proud to announce the donation of a 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor to the students of Alessandro High School’s Career Technical Education (CTE) First Responder program. The official donation took place on May 9, 2025, and marks an important step in strengthening partnerships between law enforcement and local Hemet schools to invest in the next generation of public safety professionals.
The Hemet Police Department is encouraging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe. With the arrival of warmer weather, more people are biking for commuting, exercise, or recreation, making it essential for all people to look out for one another and save lives.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 1,105 people killed while riding a bike in 2022, and an estimated 46,195 bicyclists were injured.
“Bicycling is a great means of transportation and recreation, and everyone deserves to ride to their destination safely,” Sergeant Matt Chavez said. “Whether you are behind the wheel or on two wheels, we all share the responsibility to move safely on our roads .”
