450 E. Latham Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the driver’s seat. The Hemet Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law.
Update on stabbing homicide occurred on September 18, 2023, at approximately 12:35 a.m.
“On January 22, 2024, this case went to jury trial and Goodwin was found guilty of murder.
On March 1, 2024, Goodwin was sentenced to 26 years to life in prison for her involvement.”
Hemet, California – On Friday, March 21, 2025, at about 2:27 am, Hemet Fire responded to the 300 block of E. Florida Avenue, Hemet in regards to an unconscious male in the parking lot. The male subject was transported to a local trauma center for further treatment.
At 4:02 hours, Hemet Police dispatch received a call from the hospital stating the male subject sustained major trauma to his head. Hemet Police Department’s Investigations Bureau was notified and assumed the investigation. Detectives determined that the victim was assaulted and left unconscious before the call for medical assistance was made.
Despite lifesaving efforts, on Monday, March 24, 2025, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The victim’s name is not being released at this time. During the course of the investigation, Detectives identified Michael Martin as the suspect responsible for the homicide. On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Martin was arrested and transported to Hemet PD and then to Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility where he was booked for homicide and held on a $1,000,000 bail.
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.
