
Officer Involved shooting update
The Hemet Police Department is aware of allegations that the subject in this officer-involved shooting was unarmed at the time of the incident and or he was compliant with his hands up. This is not the case
The Hemet Police Department is aware of allegations that the subject in this officer-involved shooting was unarmed at the time of the incident and or he was compliant with his hands up. This is not the case
Officers arrived in the area and located the male subject in the 200 block of East Florida Avenue where an officer-involved shooting occurred and the suspect was subsequently pronounced deceased on the scene.
Following these commands coming from the UAV, the man dropped the knife and willingly surrendered. Officers safely detained him without the use of force and transported him to a local facility for treatment.
On Thursday, June 26, 2024, The Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft Task Force conducted an Organized Retail Theft Sting at the JCPenney Department Store in the City of Hemet.
On Tuesday, June 26, 2024, at approximately 3:17 AM, officers from the Hemet Police Department were conducting extra patrols in the 200 block of North Hamilton Avenue. This increased patrol was in response to a recent daytime shooting on June 24, 2024.
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, at approximately 11:07 pm, Hemet Police Officers responded to a major injury traffic collision in the 1300 block of West Florida Avenue.
As the excitement builds for Super Bowl LVIII, the Hemet Police Department reminds football fans to intercept impaired driving if they’re heading out to a Super Bowl party and plan on drinking. Make sure you stick to the “Go Safely” game plan and choose a sober way to go.
Hemet, California – On Saturday, January 13th, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM officers from the Hemet Police Department responded to a traffic collision on San Jacinto Street near the intersection of El Nita Lane, in the City of Hemet. Upon arrival, first responders located a bicyclist trapped under a vehicle. Life-saving measures were attempted but tragically, the bicyclist succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a nearby hospital. The adult male’s identity is being withheld pending notification to his family. Hemet Police Traffic Investigators responded and assumed the investigation.
Hemet, California – On Wednesday, 12/20/2023, at approximately 12:29 pm, Hemet Police Officers responded to a major injury traffic collision.
On Monday, December 18, 2023, The Hemet Police Department’s ROCS Team and the California Highway Patrol’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted an Organized Retail Theft Sting at the retail stores located in the KPC Towne Plaza in the City of Hemet.
On Saturday June 28th, 2025 at approximately 1736 hours, Hemet Police Communications Center received several 911 calls regarding a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle, in the area of Domenigoni Pkwy and State Street, in the City of Hemet. Officers arrived on scene and located a deceased male down in the roadway.
As Independence Day approaches, the Hemet Police Department is reminding the community that all fireworks are illegal in the City of Hemet, under Ordinance No. 1850. This includes possession, sale, use, or distribution of any fireworks, safe and sane or otherwise.
Every year, our Communications Center is flooded with hundreds of complaints related to illegal fireworks, ranging from excessive noise and property damage to frightened pets and veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress. Fireworks not only disrupt neighborhoods but also pose serious risks of fire, injury, and death.