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Hemet, CA 92543

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Hours Long Barricade Results in Arrest

Hours Long Barricade Results in Arrest

by | Nov 6, 2023 |

Hemet, Calif. — On Monday, November 6, 2023, at approximately 7:30 am, the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received a call reference a restraining order violation in the 2800 block of Marilee Court. Officers arrived on scene and contacted the victim along with two children outside of the residence.

The investigation revealed, 46-year-old Angel Carrillo of Los Angeles, was inside the residence with another juvenile. Carrillo barricaded himself in the residence with the child and refused to exit. Officers were eventually able to remove the child from the residence; however, Carrillo refused to surrender.

Based on the circumstances, the Southwest Cities Swat Team, which Hemet PD is a member of, responded to the residence and assumed negotiations with Carrillo. After several hours of barricading himself in the residence, Carrillo was subsequently taken into custody.

Hours Long Barricade Results in Arrest

Homicide Investigation

by | Oct 30, 2023 |

Shooting Homicide Investigation
Hemet, Calif. — On Sunday, October 29, 2023, at approximately 11:23 pm, the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received a call reference an unresponsive male discovered at a mobile home park in the 200 block of West Kimball Ave. Officers arrived on scene and located a deceased adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The name of the victim will not be released at this time pending official notification of his family.

Hours Long Barricade Results in Arrest

shooting on Domenigoni Parkway

by | Oct 14, 2023 |

Hemet Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred within the 3800 block of Domenigoni Parkway near Sanderson Avenue. The incident happened on Friday, October 13th, 2023, at 4:13 PM. The male victim was driving on Domenigoni Parkway near Sanderson Avenue when he was struck by gunfire. It is unknown where the bullet came from or who fired the shot, but the investigation is underway.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact Detective Cortez at (951) 765-2433 or provide anonymous information through the Hemet Police Department’s smartphone app, available for free in the Apple App Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android users. Anonymous tips are always accepted

Hours Long Barricade Results in Arrest

Suspects Arrested for Multiple Burglaries

by | Oct 12, 2023 |

Hemet, Calif. — On Monday, October 9, 2023, in the early morning hours, the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received calls for service in the community known as Seven Hills. The calls for service were in regards to residential burglaries and attempted residential burglaries. Officers responded to each incident and preliminary information revealed all incidents were related. The Hemet Police Department’s Investigations Bureau assumed the investigation and utilized the Riverside County Gang Impact Team’s (GIT) assistance. During the investigation, two suspects were identified.

Hours Long Barricade Results in Arrest

Shooting Investigation

by | Oct 10, 2023 |

Hemet, Calif. — On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at approximately 12:19 am, the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received a call reference gunshots heard in the 300 block of East Johnston Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a hospital and is currently listed in critical condition. The Hemet Police Department’s Investigations Bureau has assumed the investigation.

Gang Task Force / P.A.C.T. Sweep

Gang Task Force / P.A.C.T. Sweep

by | Oct 5, 2023 |

Hemet, Calif. — On October 4, 2023, Operation “10-4”, a large-scale joint operation between the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force (Region 3) and Central P.A.C.T. (Post-release Accountability & Compliance Team) conducted an operation that focused on compliance checks and warrant services on those individuals on Parole, Probation, Mandatory Supervision, and Post Release Community Supervision (P.R.C.S.). The locations were in the City of Hemet, City of San Jacinto and surrounding areas.
Approximately 150 law enforcement personnel participated in this operation, involving the following teams from the Riverside County Regional Gang Task Force (Region 1- Coachella Valley, Region 2-Banning/Beaumont Region 3- Hemet/San Jacinto, Region 4- Murrieta/Temecula, Region 6- Lake Elsinore/Perris and Region 7- Corona/Norco), Central P.A.C.T, East P.A.C.T, San Jacinto Special Enforcement Team, Beaumont Crime Suppression Unit, Lake Matthews Special Enforcement Team, Hemet PD R.O.C.S. Team, Murrieta PD Special Enforcement Team and Community Policing Team, Menifee Special Enforcement Team and POP team, Riverside County Probation, RAID (Riverside Auto-Theft Interdiction Detail), California State Parole, and Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept.- Cois Byrd Detention Center Team participated in the operation.

Hours Long Barricade Results in Arrest

Arrest Made in Stabbing Homicide Investigation

by | Sep 22, 2023 |

Hemet, Calif. — On Monday, September 18, 2023, at approximately 12:35 am, the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received several calls reference a disturbance in the 1000 block of South Gilbert Street. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult victim suffering from several stab wounds. Officers began providing lifesaving measures prior to the victim being transported to a local hospital. The victim ultimately succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. The victim’s name is not being released at this time, pending notification of their family. Hemet Police Department’s Investigations Bureau assumed the investigation.

Hours Long Barricade Results in Arrest

Pedestrian Seriously Injured

by | Sep 20, 2023 |

Hemet, California – On Wednesday in the early morning hours of September 20th, 2023 at about 3:42 AM, officers from The Hemet Police Department responded to a possible traffic collision within the 600 block of N. State Street in the City of Hemet.  Officers on the scene discovered a collision had occurred involving a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle. 

September is Pedestrian Safety Month

Sep 8, 2025

September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California. The Hemet Police Department would like to remind drivers to slow down and be alert for people walking on our roads. By always taking extra precautions, you can help protect pedestrians and reduce the risk of crashes and injuries. Walking should always be an easy and safe option for getting around any community.

According to projections from the Governors Highway Safety Association, 7,148 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes across the United States in 2024. In California alone, pedestrian deaths make up more than 24 percent of all traffic-related fatalities.

Pedestrian Killed in Traffic Collision

Aug 31, 2025

Hemet, CA.- On Saturday, August 30th , 2025, at approximately 09:03 PM, Hemet Police Communications Center received several 911 calls regarding a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle, in the area of Lyon Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue, in the City of Hemet. Hemet Police Officers arrived on scene and located an unresponsive pedestrian down in the roadway. Officers began rendering aid to the pedestrian until they were relieved by medical personnel. Despite these life saving measures, the pedestrian succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision. The driver involved in this collision also remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation.