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450 E. Latham Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543

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Crime Prevention

Retail theft Ring bust

Retail theft Ring bust

by | Jul 3, 2025 | ,

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, the Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Team, in collaboration with the Hemet Police Special Operations Unit (SOU), served a search warrant at a residence in the 41800 block of Lomas Street, located in the unincorporated area of east Hemet.

This investigation began through the strong partnership between the Hemet Police Department and a local business loss prevention officer. The officer identified suspected stolen merchandise being sold on a social media sales platform. Detectives initiated an investigation, which quickly revealed the operation was consistent with an organized retail theft ring.

Retail theft Ring bust

May is national bicycle safety month

by | May 6, 2025 | ,

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 .”

Retail theft Ring bust

It all add$ up

by | Apr 29, 2025 |

On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Team conducted a targeted “Blitz” operation, focusing on Petco and Smart & Final stores within the city. This proactive initiative aimed to address and deter organized retail theft activities affecting local businesses.

Retail theft Ring bust

OPERATION HOLIDAY WATCH

by | Dec 31, 2024 |

During the final shopping days before Christmas, several California law enforcement agencies, including the Hemet Police Department, coordinated a successful enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime and promoting a safe shopping environment for communities throughout California. 

The collaborative statewide retail theft crackdown on Friday, December 20, 2024 resulted in 117 arrests, the recovery of over $38,000 in stolen merchandise, the seizure of two illegal firearms, and the recovery of three stolen vehicles.  The charges range from petty theft, grand theft, organized retail theft, felon in possession of a firearm and auto theft.

Retail theft Ring bust

Hemet Police Prioritize Community Safety This Holiday Season

by | Nov 25, 2024 |

The holiday season is upon us, and as your Police Chief, I want to emphasize the commitment of the Hemet Police Department, and your city leadership to ensure that our citizens feel safe and secure during this special time of year. It is our priority to be a reassuring presence in our community, particularly as families come together to enjoy the holiday activities.

This time of year marks the holiday shopping season, and we understand the importance of creating a safe environment for our citizens and businesses alike. The department will be ramping up our efforts, ensuring high visibility patrols and actively engaging with the public to promote safety in our commercial areas. 

So, while you are out there shopping and taking part in this season’s festivities and you see our Officers, please feel free to engage with them; We are here to help and support our community. Together, we can make this holiday season enjoyable and safe for all.

Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Collision

Jun 29, 2025

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.

Think twice before you light it

Jun 26, 2025

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.