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450 E. Latham Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543

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Incident Updates

fatal traffic collision

fatal traffic collision

by | May 26, 2026 |

On Friday May 22nd, 2026, at approximately 2:58 PM, Hemet Police Communications Center received a call regarding a traffic collision that occurred in the area of 700 N. Meridian Street, in the City of Hemet. Officers arrived on scene shortly after and located a motorcycle and pick-up truck that were involved in the collision. The rider of the motorcycle was unresponsive, so officers immediately began rendering aid to the motorcyclist until they were relieved by medical personnel. Despite these life saving measures, the motorcyclist succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision.

fatal traffic collision

fatal Traffic Collision

by | May 8, 2026 |

On Thursday May 7th, 2026, at approximately 3:32 PM, Hemet Police Communications Center received a call regarding a single vehicle traffic collision that occurred near the area of Kirby Street and Cypress Street, in the City of Hemet. Officers arrived on scene within minutes and located an unresponsive motorcyclist down adjacent to the roadway.

fatal traffic collision

Fatal shooting investigation-update

by | Aug 28, 2025 | ,

On Saturday, October 5, 2019, at approximately 12:45 am, Hemet Police Department officers responded to a motel located in the 2600 block of W. Florida Ave, Hemet, regarding shots fired.  Hemet police officers arrived on scene and located a male gunshot victim. Officers provided lifesaving measures until relieved by Hemet Fire Personnel. Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

fatal traffic collision

Fatal Shooting Investigation – Update

by | Aug 19, 2025 | ,

On Friday, November 17, 2023, at approximately 9:42 pm, the Hemet Police Department received a call of gunshots heard in the 800 block of South Palm Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they found an adult male victim suffering from several gunshot wounds. Officers provided lifesaving measures until relieved by Hemet Fire Personnel, who transported the victim to a local hospital. Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

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Arrest In Homicide Investigation

by | Apr 5, 2023 | , ,

Hemet, Calif. — On Saturday, April 1, 2023, at approximately 10:56 pm, the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received a call of gunshots heard in the 1800 block of W. Devonshire Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult victim suffering from several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to their injuries. The victim’s name is not being released at this time, pending notification of their family.

The Hemet Police Department’s investigation has led to the arrest of 56-year-old Ronnie Harper of Hemet on Thursday, April 5, for Homicide.

fatal traffic collision

May 26, 2026

On Friday May 22nd, 2026, at approximately 2:58 PM, Hemet Police Communications Center received a call regarding a traffic collision that occurred in the area of 700 N. Meridian Street, in the City of Hemet. Officers arrived on scene shortly after and located a motorcycle and pick-up truck that were involved in the collision. The rider of the motorcycle was unresponsive, so officers immediately began rendering aid to the motorcyclist until they were relieved by medical personnel. Despite these life saving measures, the motorcyclist succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision.

SIX ARRESTED IN ORT “BLITZ”

May 11, 2026

On May 9, 2026, the Hemet Police Department’s Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Team conducted a targeted enforcement operation at Marshalls, Burlington, and Ulta Beauty in the City of Hemet.

This undercover operation resulted in the arrest of six adults on multiple theft-related charges. Through the coordinated efforts of officers and retail partners, approximately $430 worth of stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to the businesses.

The continued success of these operations is made possible through the strong partnership between the Hemet Police Department and local retailers committed to keeping the community safe.